Monterey Chicken and Smoked Bourbon Pecan Pies

[TNJAKE]

Looks great as always, had a drill Sargent in79 while in boot camp that had been in Nam, thunderstorm popped up out of no where, first time I ever seen somebody that suffered with it, broke my heart to see it, anybody that sez its not a real deal hasn't any common sense imo.

Thanks Mike and thank you for your service

 

[JLeonard]

Holy cow! Way to break in the cast iron and yet another recipe to add to my list. So whats the chances of you delivering some of that pecan pie? And thank you for your service.

 

[TNJAKE]

Holy cow! Way to break in the cast iron and yet another recipe to add to my list. So whats the chances of you delivering some of that pecan pie? And thank you for your service.

Thanks alot J. Come by and get you a piece!

 

[JLeonard]

TNJAKE Beware fat guys with plates showing up on your doorstep.

 

[Sowsage]

Man that looks awesome! Nice cook on a great day!

 

[xray]

Looks like some great chicken Jake! Nice meal to break in the skillets.

Thank you for your service.

 

[Hog]

Happy Independence Day to the Americans and good evening non Americans. Bittersweet holiday for me. I'm a combat vet and love America but with severe PTSD I cower to fireworks. Hate them. I got out of Army in 2008 and haven't shot fireworks with my 4 kids since. So 2 sons and one daughter are at friends tonight so they can get their freedom on. Oldest daughter is a loyalist and won't leave dad to suffer alone. She's my favorite. So just me, wife and Shelby today. We had Monterey chicken, smoked bourbon pecan pies and loaded tater salad. I'll start with the pies.

Wife made these up and I smoked them at 350 for an hour using pecan
View attachment 452491
i sipped some makers mark after she opened it
View attachment 452493
after an hour off the smoker to cool
View attachment 452494
smelled and tasted heavenly

Afterwards got the chicken seasoned
View attachment 452495View attachment 452496
and onto the smoker to grill. Also put on 2 cast iron skillets my wife recently bought me coated in bacon grease to get heated while chicken grilled
View attachment 452497
Once chicken hot 155 IT I put 2 in each cast iron pan and added half cup each of Puckett's spicy BBQ sauce in each skillet( it's a local restaurant in Nashville)
View attachment 452498View attachment 452499
Let that go till they hit 165. I gtated fresh Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar. 4oz each. Cooked 10 slices of thick cut apple wood bacon and cut up some green onions. Took them off and added cheese and bacon and back on the grill to melt
View attachment 452500View attachment 452501
just a couple minutes later and we were ready
View attachment 452502View attachment 452504
Wife made some loaded tater salad. Taters, sour cream,cheese,bacon, onions. Maybe more I didn't ask. Plated up
View attachment 452505
Was a delicious meal. Now I'm off to drink until my hearing doesn't work

I retired in 2012 and have PTS as well. Didnt know I had it until I was home on R&R and I was crawling around on the floor in my bedroom frantically searching for my weapon. I awoke to find my wife peering over the edge of the bed with a worried look. I was terribly embarassed. Anyway, my oldest daughter is named Shelby as well and is also fiercely loyal. Chow looks awesome, God speed brother.

 

[TNJAKE]

Man that looks awesome! Nice cook on a great day!

Thanks bud

 

[TNJAKE]

Thanks I appreciate it

Looks like some great chicken Jake! Nice meal to break in the skillets.

Thank you for your service.

 

[TNJAKE]

I retired in 2012 and have PTS as well. Didnt know I had it until I was home on R&R and I was crawling around on the floor in my bedroom frantically searching for my weapon. I awoke to find my wife peering over the edge of the bed with a worried look. I was terribly embarassed. Anyway, my oldest daughter is named Shelby as well and is also fiercely loyal. Chow looks awesome, God speed brother.

Thanks bud and thank you for your service. Tough sometimes. Sounds like we both have good families. Makes it all worth it

 

[Bearcarver]

MMMMMmmmm......!!
I could go for a Plate of that Chiggin!!!
Nice Job, Jake!
Like.

Bear

 

[TNJAKE]

MMMMMmmmm......!!
I could go for a Plate of that Chiggin!!!
Nice Job, Jake!
Like.

Bear

Thanks bear it was delicious

 

[noboundaries]

Wow. I'll bet everyone enjoyed it

 

[TNJAKE]

Wow. I'll bet everyone enjoyed it

Thanks bud. And yeah it was a big hit with them

 

[SmokinAl]

Holy cow! I wish I was your next door neighbor!!
Al

 

[TNJAKE]

Holy cow! I wish I was your next door neighbor!!
Al

Thanks Al. Stop by any time. Would be happy to throw something on the smoker for you

 

[smokerjim]

A little late but it still looks great Jake

 

[TNJAKE]

A little late but it still looks great Jake

Thanks jim

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Ill take a plate! Looks damn good Jake!

 

[crazymoon]

TNJ, Awesome looking food, I too will be over for a plate! :) Thank -you for your service !!!!