XFG Roasted Yardbirds & Beer Gravy :-)

[civilsmoker]

Been craving some fire roasted bird, so picked up a couple of yardbirds and dropped them in a simple brine with some basic spices

After a 24 hour brine time, pulled them, rinsed and dried them.

Then lightly seasoned the skin with PGO & Sage, then they went in the fridge uncovered to set the skin.

Next moved on to the beer gravy.

Seared the chicken parts and then deglazed the pan with beer.

Makes a nice rich sauce.

I add the the stock and when it comes to a boil I skim the nasties and let it simmer (covered).

Just to be efficient I’m pre making the four roux. 1/3c each butter & four.

I like to take my chicken roux to a nice light caramel color.

Now I it aside till it’s game time. Once cooled I put it in the fridge. The roux can also be made a day or two a head.

Ok now we wait....will be going out to start up the XFG here shortly, so this will be a as we progress story :-).

 

[tropics]

I'm not a big yard bird fan,but ya need someone to watch ya. LOL
Richie

 

[chilerelleno]

Watching.

 

[crazymoon]

CS, Looking good ,I'm in!

 

[civilsmoker]

Thanks, and yes I do need someone watching....keeps me on my toes!!

Fired up a batch of coals and getting the cherry splits stacked up.

Bingo they are on. I’m trying to roast them head side up to help with the presentation.

The XFG settled in at 300

Now that he birds are on I dropped a small sweet onion, a few carrots & celery sticks with some garlic cloves to create some magic.

 

[civilsmoker]

Ok added another hook to get the breast skin toward the fire to crisp it.

 

[tropics]

Still with ya
Richie

 

[civilsmoker]

Thanks Richie!

They are almost there

 

[civilsmoker]

Bingo!

 

[civilsmoker]

Resting waiting for the corn and gravy!

 

[civilsmoker]

Finishing the gravy! Roux and baby Bella’s

 

[civilsmoker]

And finally the yardbird plate!!!!

This bite makes all the work with the effort!!!

Thanks everyone for being part of this food journey!

 

[crazymoon]

CS, Looks delicious and that smoker looks sweet!

 

[civilsmoker]

CS, Looks delicious and that smoker looks sweet!

Thanks cm!

We are really enjoying the X-Fire Grill, the boy and I still need to finish it, but it’s not happening too fast cause we are too busy using it! LOL

 

[tropics]

Looks like it was a success LIKES
Richie

 

[Jabiru]

Amazing cook and cooker. That’s my dream setup.

 

[gmc2003]

WOW looks awfully good Civil. The chicken in your smoker reminded me of circus acrobats - Now presenting the flying Chick-a-Deenies!!!

Pass me a plate minus the schrooms

Point for sure
Chris

 

[chilerelleno]

Yum!

 

[SmokinAl]

That is a mighty fine looking meal there my friend!!
Al

 

[civilsmoker]

Looks like it was a success LIKES
Richie

Many thanks Richie, it was indeed a success cause I ate way to much! The fam consumed all but 1/2 a bird, usually they only consume a bird with one for left overs....

Amazing cook and cooker. That’s my dream setup.

Thanks Jabiru, the XFG is turning out to be a very fine hybrid cooker! It's going to get lots of use around our house! You know dreams make the best reality!

WOW looks awfully good Civil. The chicken in your smoker reminded me of circus acrobats - Now presenting the flying Chick-a-Deenies!!!

Pass me a plate minus the schrooms

Point for sure
Chris

Introducing the "flying yardbirds" --- be part of the their one and only act in the XFG tent, ps be sure to join them for dinner after the show because it will be their last!....LOL

I remember your not a schroom guy......

Yum!

Thanks chilli!

That is a mighty fine looking meal there my friend!!
Al

Thanks Al!