First Cook on my Performer

[BenM]

This is my first cook on my Performer. I like to smoke chicken, but this time I decided to go with a simple, straight-forward, grilling method. No wood, no smoke tubes. Just charcoal.

I used a homemade citrus-based marinade, and nothing else. It was served over baby arugula with a strawberry-orange-dijon dressing. The chicken was cooked to an IT of 155, as I always cook it, and it came out amazing!

Nothing like a Weber!

Enjoy the weekend!

PS - if anyone wants the recipe(s), just LMK

 

[Tim Campbell]

Oh my! You nailed that cook, Ben. Beauty.

 

[TimA]

Well it does look darn good! I’d be up for the recipe if ya don’t mind!

I keep trying to get the kids to eat the char. “But it’s burnt!” No no, that’s the added flavor.

Is this a brand new Performer or a rescued one?

 

[Joan]

Ben, a homemade marinade and salad dressing!!!!

You bet I would like your recipes, PLEASE?

 

[BenM]

Well it does look darn good! I’d be up for the recipe if ya don’t mind!

I keep trying to get the kids to eat the char. “But it’s burnt!” No no, that’s the added flavor.

Is this a brand new Performer or a rescued one?

I picked it up used for $125

 

[BenM]

Marinade

1. Olive oil - 3/4 - 1 cup
2. Kosher salt - tsp
3. Pepper - to taste
4. OJ - 1 1/2 cups
5. Paprika - tbsp
6. Oregano leaves - 4-6
7. Zest and juice of 2 large lemons

I usually marinate overnight, but 6-8 hours would suffice.

 

[Tim Campbell]

Marinade

1. Olive oil - 3/4 - 1 cup
2. Kosher salt - tsp
3. Pepper - to taste
4. OJ - 1 1/2 cups
5. Paprika - tbsp
6. Oregano leaves - 4-6
7. Zest and juice of 2 large lemons

I usually marinate overnight, but 6-8 hours would suffice.

Thanks for posting that. I will certainly be making this.

 

[Mike-GA]

I picked it up used for $125

You got a very good deal. You're first cook looks great!

 

[timothy]

I picked it up used for $125

Did it come with that rotis ring?

 

[Steve Lenz]

Marinade

1. Olive oil - 3/4 - 1 cup
2. Kosher salt - tsp
3. Pepper - to taste
4. OJ - 1 1/2 cups
5. Paprika - tbsp
6. Oregano leaves - 4-6
7. Zest and juice of 2 large lemons

I usually marinate overnight, but 6-8 hours would suffice.

Thanks for posting this.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Nicely done! Sometimes just coal is exactly what you want, often in fact but, when you want just a light kiss of smoke,
I’ve adopted the Harry Soo technique of putting the smoke media under the coal. You will get a bit of flare at first but, get the lid on and it stops and the flavor is there!

 

[Bill D-NC]

Great lookin' yardbird and I really like your Performer ! ! !





BD