Does anyone grill during the winter?

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I hear there’s a BBQ season, for me in Alberta Canada it starts Jan 1 and ends at midnight on Dec 31

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I grill throughout the year. Louisiana so winter isn’t really a true winter in these parts

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I just smoked some ribs this past weekend. But I use charcoal instead of that nasty tasting gas. I don’t cheat!

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I live in Maine, winters are horrible here, but of course I grill. I have an open, covered back porch that is perfect for year round grilling.

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You’re cheating. Wood is the correct answer.

Hickory, oak, apple, peach or pecan are good choices to be made when smoking. A small mound of charcoal is only permitted to start the process.

Charcoal is for grilling.

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i’ve been putting the coal and wood covering the bottom grill? i’ve been reading that it’s better to cover half of the lower grill and putting the meat on the other side on top? does that make sense?

also grilling and or smoking on a weber grill?

all replies welcome as i might learn something?

thx everyone

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Awesome :backhand_index_pointing_left:

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I live in Texas and I BARBECUE all year long

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I always do, same as summer time

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YES. YES AND YES. RAIN, SLEET or SNOW! Or cold temperatures. I fire up my Weber grill. Reverse sear some nice 1 1/2 inch thick porterhouse steaks. Smoke some pork ribs. Grill shrimp with some special spices and sauce on it. Just let your grilling imagination run wild, regardless of the season! :joy:

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That’s a firm hell yeah!

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Thought we were asked about …grilling.

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thx for all this cool info…does anyone use marinades? i usually use olive oil and garlic powder, rub my beef or chicken and let it sit overnight? taste so good ..what kind of marinade do you guys use? my brother only uses salt and pepper? meh..taste ok but i want some flavor

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Yes Sir. When I lived in a big city, I fired up the grill to celebrate the first snow of the winter(and to drive my neighbors crazy, ha) !

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This is my family’s favorite recipe that I cook on my pellet smoker, provided it is not covered in snow — as it currently is, lol. FYI, having lived in New Mexico for 40+ years we use it for tacos, nachos etc.

Pork Loin - 6 to 8 lbs (trimmed and diced into small pieces)

Spice Blend (Dry Rub/Marinade) - 1 cup

Marinate overnight in ZipLoc Bag

Place marinated pork in Aluminum Foil pan with 1 quart of Herdez Salsa Verde, mix thoroughly

https://www.amazon.com/Herdez-Salsa-Verde-4-25lb-Brands/dp/B00ZGT4DE4?th=1

Cover with Aluminum Foil and Bake: 6-7 hours covered @ 270 (until pork falls apart, ~ 1 hr/lb)

Spice Blend (Makes 1 cup)

Ingredients:

Base Chile Blend:

- 1 cup NM Red chile powder

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D5AYU3A?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

- 2 tbsp chipotle chile powder

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7CQV7NQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Spices & Aromatics:

- 1 tbsp ground cumin

- 1 tbsp Mexican oregano

- 2 tbsp granulated garlic

- 2 tbsp Badia Complete (garlic, onion, salt, herbs and spices)

- 3 tbsp non-fat dry milk powder (naturally tenderizes without risk of over-tenderizing the meat)

Instructions:

Mix Everything Together

Note: This recipe is very flavorful but the spiciness level is pretty mild to accommodate my daughter. If you prefer a spicier level just double the Chipotle.

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So @Asbridge ….the $6.39 question is …where do you live now ??? :detective:….and when is the next cookout?? :laughing:

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A few years ago my wife witnessed a shootout in front of our home (she described it as being similar to an old west shootout, like in the movies). Later someone was murdered due to road rage in my driveway, After that, I wrote my local mayor and city officials (in New Mexico) asking that they do something to reduce crime. Sadly, everyone I knew had suffered from having their vehicles stolen or homes burglarized. Anyway, their response was, “if the crime bothered us, move.” So, we did. We packed up and moved to rural Illinois where I am a hospice volunteer and my extended family is thrilled to have us attend their kids sporting events. In fact, I just got home from a basketball game.

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Gadzooks :grimacing:….shootout at the OK Corral in the front yard, I’da been packin’ bags before sundown pardner :cowboy_hat_face:

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No ancho chile?

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I actually used to make it with Ancho, Guajillo, Chipotle and New Mexico Red Chile Powder. This past summer I reduced it to just Chipotle and New Mexico Red Chile Powders. Everyone insists that I don’t change it, lol, as they say it is the best ever.