Share your Labor Day Grilling favorites

[Muss Muggins]

The way I do it, you don't need a knife . . .

Muss, not sure if you know this trick. To get dove breast for the Jalepeno (Which you omitted) bacon wraps, a tip is to pull the feathers back from the breast, make cuts at each wing root at top of breast, then pull the entire breast meat off of bone / cartilage. Leaves a heart shape breast with a natural fold in the center.

Also, we add a small dab of cream cheese to the wrap.

 

[Erocksmash]

We follow the 4 "B's" in this order Burgers, Brats, Bullets, Beer....

 

[soFlaNative]

Biggest green grapes I can find skewered between jumbo shrimp basted with the butter I sauteed the onions with that gets slopped atop the grilled steaks.

 

[doublesharp]

Kroger has 1/2 ribeyes in the ad this week so tomorrow I'll buy an 8 to 10 pounder and cut it into 1 1/2" steaks. Dogs get the tail meat and we'll have grilled rib eyes, some kind of potatoes, corn, salad, sliced tomatoes and butterscotch pie.

 

[Chubbo]

You've clearly never had a Boy Scout roll his eyes out loud at you given the prospect of foil wraps yet again on a campout . . .

The Boy Scout troop, that I mentored, prepared very few of those foil wrapped meals. Most of the meals that my Scouts, cooked, were cooked in their Official Boy Scout cooking kits, to earn cooking merit badges. I was obliged to partake of their culinary skills, to judge their meals eatable.

Most foil wrapped meals that I helped my family, and Scouts cook, also included, baking bread, biscuits, and pastry on homemade, folding reflector ovens. There are many other ways to cook, also, but I'll not elaborate.

 

[Ματθιας]

I have a marinade that I use for grilling or cooking in general.

It's burgundy wine - the cheaper the better
Chopped fresh garlic
Chopped fresh onions
Optional cilantro and/or oregano
Olive oil.

The longer the soak, the better.

I think it's a good marinade for all meats. With poultry, I'll add some Italian dressing to the mix.

 

[kmyers]

I will be busy grilling burgers while The Better Half is making home made onion rings.

 

[TheHobbyist]

Thick steaks, baked potatoes, and some sort of vegetable yet to be determined....instead of sweets for dessert, I'm thinking something like really good cheese and sliced apple? Still thinking.

 

[JohnRippert]

I plan to keep it simple. A filet for Mom and a ribeye or New York strip for me. Mashed potatoes with a little unsalted butter and some green beans on the side.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

BEER BUTT CHICKEN.

Whole chicken, marinated in the refrigerator for 24 hours (I like Italian salad dressing, just vinegar, oil, garlic, spices). Remove from marinade and allow to drain. Half-can of beer inserted upright into the abdominal cavity, then onto the grill keeping the beer can upright (I have a wire basket I made to keep the chicken in position). I use the upper rack of my grill, adjust the fire and ventilation to maintain about 325F under the hood for about an hour and a half. Basically a roasted whole chicken, but the steamed beer adds a unique twist. A little apple wood smoke is a nice touch.

Quick and easy side dishes:

1. Sweet white onion cut in half (top and bottom), remove inner two or three rings, insert a pat of butter and a couple of fresh garlic cloves. Wrap snugly in foil, place on the upper grill rack for about 20 minutes before serving.

2. Fresh zucchini cut into finger-sized sticks, drizzle in olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt, then parmesan cheese. Wrap snugly in foil, place on upper grill rack for about 20 minutes before serving.

Add a fresh salad on the side, the above 3 items will easily feed 4 people very well.

 

[Chubbo]

Mourning Doves

There is a lot of talk on this thread, about hunting, killing, cooking, and eating Doves.

Here in central Ohio, the mourning doves, are friendly, peaceful birds that will almost let a person touch them while they are nesting, and they never molest other birds. In fact, Doves are the universal symbol of Peace.

With that being said, I'm trying to grasp the concept, of the use of Mourning Doves as wild game birds. When hunting them, What is required to make them fly, or are they shot mercilessly, while sitting peacefully cooing on the ground? What birds will be hunted next? Robins, cardinals, bluebirds, blue jays, or maybe even humming birds?

Many moons ago, I was a wild game hunter, when I was physically able. I suppose that I've offended, most of the game hunters, on this thread, with my unsolicited opinion. It's said that everyone is entitled to an opinion, and that's mine, concerning Dove hunting.

 

[mike4sigs]

Planning on a Rack of ribs Dry spiced no sauce and some bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on the Weber Kettle . Also trying for the first time some wood chips to add to the smoke flavor. I bought a bag Cherry,Pecan and Oak chips .
Wish me luck

 

[Bugkiller99]

Tried something different. Put a whole chicken in a baking bag. Seasoned with what was in arms reach. Cooked on the grill.

Bag keeps in moisture. I had a leg and thigh, better half sliced off some breast. Pretty good, should have noted what I seasoned it with. Oh well, that's the fun of cooking.

 

[robvious]

burnt sacrifice.. lol

well.. my stuff finally made it to the grill... venison backstrap, steaks & chicken.. grilled some zucchini as well... made some mushroomes, rice & gravy for a perfect meal outside...

 

[woodsltc]

There is a lot of talk on this thread, about hunting, killing, cooking, and eating Doves.

Here in central Ohio, the mourning doves, are friendly, peaceful birds that will almost let a person touch them while they are nesting, and they never molest other birds. In fact, Doves are the universal symbol of Peace.

With that being said, I'm trying to grasp the concept, of the use of Mourning Doves as wild game birds. When hunting them, What is required to make them fly, or are they shot mercilessly, while sitting peacefully cooing on the ground? What birds will be hunted next? Robins, cardinals, bluebirds, blue jays, or maybe even humming birds?

Many moons ago, I was a wild game hunter, when I was physically able. I suppose that I've offended, most of the game hunters, on this thread, with my unsolicited opinion. It's said that everyone is entitled to an opinion, and that's mine, concerning Dove hunting.

I'm not offended........but, it's obvious that you've never hunted doves. They are one of the most challenging of birds to hit on the wing that can be hunted. Ask anyone that actually dove hunts.

There's a quote that comes to mind that maybe should be considered: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"...

Don

 

[LoboGunLeather]

I'm not offended........but, it's obvious that you've never hunted doves. They are one of the most challenging of birds to hit on the wing that can be hunted. Ask anyone that actually dove hunts.

There's a quote that comes to mind that maybe should be considered: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"...

Don

For years I have noted that the dimensions of a box intended for 25 rounds of shotgun ammunition was just about right for the two doves I might be lucky enough to hit with 25 shots.

Very challenging game birds! Twisting and turning in the air like a stunt pilot at an air show. Incredibly fast and agile in flight.

Here in southern Colorado the annual dove season usually coincides with Labor Day (this weekend) and the weather is typically very hot and dry. Doves will forage very widely throughout the day, and the only really successful plan for hunting I have found is to locate water sources and wait for them to come and go during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Local water sources (in our desert environment) are one of the few locations to be found with much vegetation as cover, and the birds will dart in and out very quickly. A shot that actually connects will frequently result in a bird dropping into thick growth, and more than once all I have been able to recover has been a pile of feathers left by the coyotes and foxes.

Not quite the easy slaughter depicted by an earlier post!

In addition to the mourning doves we have had for many years, our migration patterns now also include white winged doves and the more recent arrivals of Eurasian collared doves. These populations seem to be combining into new variations by interbreeding, resulting in larger offspring. While I used to figure about 6 dove breasts per serving, I now find that 3 or 4 will make a decent meal. If I plan on feeding 4 people I will still need to have a dozen to twenty birds to make that meal.

No, they are not easy to take. Always a challenge, and we shoot them in flight, not while sitting on a sunflower right in front of us. I have several friends who are usually capable of breaking 25 targets in a row at the skeet range, but have difficulty connecting with a half-dozen doves with 25 shots.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

There is a lot of talk on this thread, about hunting, killing, cooking, and eating Doves.

Here in central Ohio, the mourning doves, are friendly, peaceful birds that will almost let a person touch them while they are nesting, and they never molest other birds. In fact, Doves are the universal symbol of Peace.

With that being said, I'm trying to grasp the concept, of the use of Mourning Doves as wild game birds. When hunting them, What is required to make them fly, or are they shot mercilessly, while sitting peacefully cooing on the ground? What birds will be hunted next? Robins, cardinals, bluebirds, blue jays, or maybe even humming birds?

Many moons ago, I was a wild game hunter, when I was physically able. I suppose that I've offended, most of the game hunters, on this thread, with my unsolicited opinion. It's said that everyone is entitled to an opinion, and that's mine, concerning Dove hunting.

Your opinion is duly noted. May I respectfully suggest that you have never experienced dove hunting, as it is actually practiced? Please get in touch, the season is on right now. You will need both a Colorado small game license and a federal migratory wildfowl stamp. Bag limit is usually 8 or 10 per day, which will require 50 to 150 rounds of shells if you are a pretty good wing-shooter, and you are lucky enough to find a good spot to hunt.

 

[Model 19 6"]

Today may not be Labor day, but I fired up the pellet smoker. And put 2 racks of beef back ribs on. Came out great,also smoked a couple potatoes. Made corn bread last night so it went with the ribs also.

 

[Chubbo]

I'm not offended........but, it's obvious that you've never hunted doves. They are one of the most challenging of birds to hit on the wing that can be hunted. Ask anyone that actually dove hunts.

There's a quote that comes to mind that maybe should be considered: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"...

Don

Thanks, don, for reminding this, nearly 90yr., old goof, the fool that I actually make of myself in nearly every post that I make. At my age, and physical condition, most things I say, or write, turnout cynical. I'm glad that you had the fortitude to call it to my attention, and it's duly noted. In the future, I intend to keep my cynicism to myself, observe only, and limit my participation, in this forum to the 'like' button.

 

[woodsltc]

Thanks, don, for reminding this, nearly 90yr., old goof, the fool that I actually make of myself in nearly every post that I make. At my age, and physical condition, most things I say, or write, turnout cynical. I'm glad that you had the fortitude to call it to my attention, and it's duly noted. In the future, I intend to keep my cynicism to myself, observe only, and limit my participation, in this forum to the 'like' button.

We all make posts sometimes that we wish we hadn't.......I hope I didn't offend you.....it was not my intent. Best Regards, Don