"Famous" chuckeyes with Nopales Asados

[Jim Lampe]

Yeah! I took a drive to Milwaukee's largest Hispanic grocery store, El Rey to pick up some stuff for this weekend's cooking.
While i was loading 20 nice limes (for a buck) in my bag, I noticed an elder gentleman stacking nopales like roof shingles. And my eyes lit up!

I only bought two, wish i woulda bought many more. Cleaned and seasoned like John does, a little EVOO, S&P a a touch of granulated Gaaaaalic.
Also picked up some poblano peppers (.88¢ lb). Anyway, going to make an El Rey run AT LEAST once a month now.
OK, got the beef seasoned

Baby Yukons strung up

everything ready to go on the large 26" OTG

too busy yappin' to take more/better photos...

The nopales were grilled about 4 to 5 minutes each side, then sliced and served with the poblanos.
Broccoli was a stand by in case liz did not like the nopales

I must thank John Solak (and this forum) for introducing me to nopales. I will have these many more times.
And I thank you all for visiting!
Enjoy your weekend! ¡Buen provecho!

 

[Rob M]

Great looking dinner, nice way to celebrate a Friday. Keep It UP!

 

[Jon Des.]

Great shopping, better cooking!

 

[Morgan C.]

Nice cooking Jim!!! Looks like you are ready for May 5th!! Cook on!

 

[Mark Skeet]

I love my local Hispanic grocers - especially when I need lots of limes.

Great cooking' Jim! I'm diggin' the nopales.

 

[Brian Zimmerman]

Nicely done.

 

[Wolgast]

Perfect Jim! Can you try to compare the taste of the Nopales with any other veg?

 

[Mike Coffman]

Excellent cook and photos Jim!

 

[Jim Lampe]

Thanks guys

Daniel, i've read that grilled nopales taste "like a cross between a green bean and a green bell pepper"... and that's pretty close,
butt i certainly did taste a lemony / citrus flavour... quite good, i'd think you'd like it.

 

[Bob Correll]

I'm glad DW asked that question, I was wondering about the taste too.

Outstanding Mexican themed cook Jim!
Don't know how you'll top this tomorrow, but if anyone can do it, you can!

(I'm headed to do a search for the nearest Mexican market)

 

[John Solak]

Great looking meal Jim!!

 

[Ethan G]

Food looks great Jim. I agree, the texture is similar to green beans (can be a little crunchy or almost mushy, depending on how you cook them), but with a slightly tart flavor. I love the Mexican grocery stores around here. You can find just about anything there, and usually at a great price.