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contest The Next Throwdown is...
- Thread starter The Hot Pepper
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July
BBQ Tapas
DON'T BE AFRAID READ IT FIRST!
This will be BBQ, and anything goes with indirect outdoor cooking. BBQ is sometimes hard to judge on the Internet... it's just meat. And there is often no need to be creative. That's where the tapas comes in. Tapas means small plates in Spanish. It's a cuisine where you order small plates of things that would normally be entrees, or they are small versions of appetizers, or snacks. Often at a bar or standing. Always informal. Often you combine multiple plates to form a meal. It was designed to inspire conversation and relaxation during eating. Sounds kinda like backyard BBQ, doesn't it? So the challenge here is to make a protein and make tapas from that protein. You smoking a pork butt? Great. We must see that pork butt presented how you would prepare it and your tapas creation made from that pork butt. So the tapas here could be two pulled pork sliders, or one pulled pork taco, or a mini-BBQ pork spring roll. Get it? I know you guys are super creative so let's see some awesome stuff! It can be simple or fancy... yes, you can foo foo it up. What you are creating is tapas from BBQ. Could we see this in a tapas restaurant?
Now... the fun part. Everyone likes to BBQ multiple proteins. So if you do, you can enter more than one protein as long as you make one (max) tapas from that protein!
Pork butt - tapas from pork butt
Sausage - tapas from sausage
Brisket - tapas from brisket
Remember, we must see the BBQ presented as well. The BBQ is not just an ingredient for the tapas. I am assuming if you make pork butt you are making pulled pork... and with brisket... slices... etc. So present the best of your BBQ (competition style or as an entree), and get creative with the tapas.
You may show sides you made with the BBQ if on the same plate. Tapas is... tapas. Alone. If making a pulled pork sandwich as the entree... don't make a slider as the tapas... just sayin'! Competition style could be the way to go here. Up to you!
The two pic rule applies, and for each additional protein, you get two extra pics, one for BBQ, one for tapas. So basically one pic per entered item.
Additional cooking methods allowed for the tapas and sides (and you can use your kitchen).
Veggie is welcome!
3 protein (6 item) max!
Wow, will someone really post 6 entries? Well it is BBQ... LOAD UP THE SMOKER!
Starts Friday!
BBQ Tapas
DON'T BE AFRAID READ IT FIRST!
This will be BBQ, and anything goes with indirect outdoor cooking. BBQ is sometimes hard to judge on the Internet... it's just meat. And there is often no need to be creative. That's where the tapas comes in. Tapas means small plates in Spanish. It's a cuisine where you order small plates of things that would normally be entrees, or they are small versions of appetizers, or snacks. Often at a bar or standing. Always informal. Often you combine multiple plates to form a meal. It was designed to inspire conversation and relaxation during eating. Sounds kinda like backyard BBQ, doesn't it? So the challenge here is to make a protein and make tapas from that protein. You smoking a pork butt? Great. We must see that pork butt presented how you would prepare it and your tapas creation made from that pork butt. So the tapas here could be two pulled pork sliders, or one pulled pork taco, or a mini-BBQ pork spring roll. Get it? I know you guys are super creative so let's see some awesome stuff! It can be simple or fancy... yes, you can foo foo it up. What you are creating is tapas from BBQ. Could we see this in a tapas restaurant?
Now... the fun part. Everyone likes to BBQ multiple proteins. So if you do, you can enter more than one protein as long as you make one (max) tapas from that protein!
Pork butt - tapas from pork butt
Sausage - tapas from sausage
Brisket - tapas from brisket
Remember, we must see the BBQ presented as well. The BBQ is not just an ingredient for the tapas. I am assuming if you make pork butt you are making pulled pork... and with brisket... slices... etc. So present the best of your BBQ (competition style or as an entree), and get creative with the tapas.
You may show sides you made with the BBQ if on the same plate. Tapas is... tapas. Alone. If making a pulled pork sandwich as the entree... don't make a slider as the tapas... just sayin'! Competition style could be the way to go here. Up to you!
The two pic rule applies, and for each additional protein, you get two extra pics, one for BBQ, one for tapas. So basically one pic per entered item.
Additional cooking methods allowed for the tapas and sides (and you can use your kitchen).
Veggie is welcome!
3 protein (6 item) max!
Wow, will someone really post 6 entries? Well it is BBQ... LOAD UP THE SMOKER!
Starts Friday!
So lemme get this straight "indirect outdoor cooking" so my George Foreman grill is out, but my exhaust manifold is in.
Protein, Proteins, multiple Proteins, extra pics allowed for more Proteins,... veggies welcome? You MUST be talking about eggs!
"Tapas = Small plates". Quail eggs slow cooked over the oil smoke exhaust manifold.
I got this.
Protein, Proteins, multiple Proteins, extra pics allowed for more Proteins,... veggies welcome? You MUST be talking about eggs!
"Tapas = Small plates". Quail eggs slow cooked over the oil smoke exhaust manifold.
I got this.
I know some people want to show off competition style plates for BBQ enthusiasts, but are afraid of the lack of creativity. This lets you be creative with the tapas. Or you can be creative with both! Win-win! Load the smoker!
Smoke rings and juiciness can get votes... so can creativity... up to you how you go.
Additional proteins let you add more options.
For those that want to present on Friday... I will be announcing PoL Thursday! A brisket can take a day in the smoker!
Smoke rings and juiciness can get votes... so can creativity... up to you how you go.
Additional proteins let you add more options.
For those that want to present on Friday... I will be announcing PoL Thursday! A brisket can take a day in the smoker!
Weather is looking good for a long weekend of smoking!
Woop!
Tapas is interesting actually. It was originally a small "bite" of food that was put on top of a brandy/wine glass to keep things out of it. Normally on a piece of bread.
Example:
And it slowly evolved into so much more. This could lead to some interesting "classical" plate presentations. The bbq twist should be interesting as well.
Example:
And it slowly evolved into so much more. This could lead to some interesting "classical" plate presentations. The bbq twist should be interesting as well.
Thanks for that history!
I've always loved the idea of tapas myself. I like the bar feel... but it's not bar food, or gastropub heavy meals. Sometimes you want a snack, but not bar peanuts or popcorn (nasty!). Sometimes you want more. Even a meal can be made from different plates together, but you get to try a lot of stuff. And I have always liked the idea of different cuisines offering it, not just Spanish. BBQ has so many possibilities here. Backyard BBQ... you grab a plate and take what you want... you relax and drink.. there are similarities. BBQ is usually considered heavy but it doesn't have to be... let's see how you turn it into tapas... that's the idea. Smoked meat and cheese, enough said.
Are you in?
PS. And I love sangria. Ha!
I've always loved the idea of tapas myself. I like the bar feel... but it's not bar food, or gastropub heavy meals. Sometimes you want a snack, but not bar peanuts or popcorn (nasty!). Sometimes you want more. Even a meal can be made from different plates together, but you get to try a lot of stuff. And I have always liked the idea of different cuisines offering it, not just Spanish. BBQ has so many possibilities here. Backyard BBQ... you grab a plate and take what you want... you relax and drink.. there are similarities. BBQ is usually considered heavy but it doesn't have to be... let's see how you turn it into tapas... that's the idea. Smoked meat and cheese, enough said.
Are you in?
PS. And I love sangria. Ha!
Not sure if I'm in yet. I have to see what the week will bring.
A note there are other meats you can BBQ besides the "Southern classics".
There are a few items that slow, indirect heat make truly awesome.
Example:
Texture
That's a 30 pound turkey that has been BBQ'ed with a butternut squash glaze.
Mind you, your protein selection does match well for tapas. Specifically allowing for things like sausage. Since you generally end up grilling them instead of proper BBQ.
A note there are other meats you can BBQ besides the "Southern classics".
There are a few items that slow, indirect heat make truly awesome.
Example:
Texture
That's a 30 pound turkey that has been BBQ'ed with a butternut squash glaze.
Mind you, your protein selection does match well for tapas. Specifically allowing for things like sausage. Since you generally end up grilling them instead of proper BBQ.
Show of hands who will be smoking this weekend for the TD!
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