Long time readers know about me and my love for BBQs. I have even previously stated that if I could have it my way, two of the handful of important days in my life (my wedding and funeral), will be BBQs (weather and wife permitting of course).
I have to first clarify that BBQ isn't my favorite kind of food in the world, but there is no get together that is more fun and easy than having a BBQ. People think it's a lot of work and expensive, but all you need is a grill, coal, food and people! Instead of doing all the work, just have everyone bring something (plastic utensils, plates, cups, drinks, etc) and you just have to take care of the important things. I would say on average, it costs as little as $10 and as much as $20 per person for all you can eat/drink! Can't beat that!
Some of you might think it's crazy, but I normally pack a grill in my car with a bag of coal and a folding table so I can BBQ anytime. You never know when you just want to BBQ with a couple of people!
As for food, I usually just eat hot dogs and burgers, but I prefer to serve good food like wings, pork chops, and short ribs. My good friend Patrick is in the meat business and I get all my food pre-marinated from him. I call him up a day or two with my order and pick it up in Chinatown morning of BBQ. He has everything you want (even burgers and hot dogs). I usually just tell him how many people are attending and he'll recommend the amount of food to get.
I would say you should definitely give him a call at 917.903.3099 if you are in NYC (or Jersey) and you don't mind pickng up from Chinatown. The short ribs and pork chops are awesome! Tell him I sent you and he'll take care of you (I don't get anything out of this, so just trust me!).
I also love making my own burgers. Apparently word has caught on like wild fire the last couple of years and my "jigg burgers" (I swear I didn't come up with that name!) have really been the talk of the towb, but definitely hyped up too much in my opinion. But if you wanted to make burgers, I recommend a good blend of chuck (75%) and sirloin (25%). Onions, shallots, salt and pepper of course, but the trick is a generous amount of worchestershire sauce. As for in what proportions--that's for you to figure out. Jist make sure you pack them big since they will shrink when grilled.
Anyway, I've only been to one BBQ so far, but I'm definitely looking forward to at least once a month. I mean, how can anyone not like BBQs? Just don't forget the alcohol (and the sunblock)!
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BBQ's are awesome. ^_^ You should try smoking salmon on a grille, it's really good. = )
By the way, I will write you back this week, lol. Sorry for the delay.
I have to say it since no one has yet.
"Patrick's meat brings all the boys to the yard."