The time has come... You're up to bat with the bases loaded and you're nervous... NEGATIVE-GRILL MASTERS DON'T GET NERVOUS!! Here are a couple of last minute tips to help you kill the game for your cookout this weekend! Lighter fluid, charcoal, propane tank, spatula, tongs, ect. Make sure you have everything that you need! Don't rush the meat, take your time. Always be willing to stick a fork maybe slice open a piece of meat and make sure it's done. If it's overly juice and red, let it sit! Don't give the entire family food poisoning! You'll never water to control the flame every now and then. My advice to you is to SEASON IT! Don't let pure water wash the flavor and seasonings off of your meat.
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It's almost that time!! The Castle must be defended!! Protect home plate!! MANHANDLE THE GRILL!!!! Ok ok.,. maybe I got a little too far ahead of myself... But every Grill Master is ALWAYS properly prepared. This post is dedicated to giving you some things to do and think about before firing that sucker up! clean the grill!CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN!! We cannot stress how important it is to remain sanitary on the grill. If you have a gas grill, clean the burners, grates, hood, drip pan... EVERYTHING! Water and soap will do the trick but feel free to add any other household products to remove a little more. If you have a charcoal grill, dump the coals. Don't be lazy! utensilsThis may vary depending on what you are cooking exactly, so the night before, don't be afraid to sit and write down a list of utensils that are needed. You don't want to have the family over to your house the day of the cookout and have to make a last minute run to the store to get a spatula, don't look unprepared! gear"If you look good, you feel good, if you feel good you play good. If you play good, they pay you good"
-Deon Sanders Apron. Sandals/tennis shoes. Glasses. Hat. Look official. Look official. Be official. This is not a game, your grill rep is at stake here! Whatever makes you feel like THE MAN, wear it! In this post we are going to get straight to the facts! Giving you guys some knowledge and tips on meats that maybe you didn't know! refrigerator time*The following facts are based on the average fridge being about 40 degree Fahrenheit -Raw ground meats: all poultry, seafood, and variety meats -1-2 days (3 if lower than 40 Degree but not recommended) - Raw roast, steaks, and chops (beef, lamb, pork) -3-5 days In other words, to be safe-ALWAYS SEASON MEAT THE NIGHT BEFORE! 24 hours is more than enough time for seasonings to soak into your meat. Oh, you don't know how to season? "just keep swimming" -Dori, Finding Nemo seasoning:Below we have listed a couple of generic, yet tasty ways to hook up your meat! We categorized them by meat, but most of the seasonings are interchangeable-so feel free to freestyle it! Chicken: -salt -pepper -Cajun Seasonings -Garlic Pepper/Salt -Store bought Marinades Steak: -salt -pepper -Dale's Seasonings -Store bought Marinades Ribs: -Seasoning Salt -Rib Rubs -Italian Dressing -Store bought marinade Fish: -Lemon pepper -Lemon Juice -Salt and Pepper -Blackening Season P.s. Here are a couple of tips that didn't really fall into a category but we had to inform you of!
1. Keep raw meats and juice separate from cooked or those in the process of being cooked. Always keep multiple pans! Listen or die from food poisoning. 2. Always let meat get down to room temp before grilling! Let it sit for 20-30 minutes! You want your meat to cook once you toss it on the grill, not defrost first. 3. Pork absorbs seasoning EASILY. So take it easy on the salt. 4. ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR MEAT!!!! Cut off fat, properly clean a leg quarter. Please. Rinse your meat. #NoPunIntended 5. Keep beer on hand. This doesn't really need an explanation. 6. BE THE MAN! You're the man. Your grill. You rule. Period. Tell the family get ready for greatness!!!!!!! So let's be honest... 9/10 when a man grills for an event like a 4th of July picnic, you're probably on meat duty. But it's time to F*** the game up! The Cave is presenting you with Cinnamon Sugar Peaches! Yeah, you learn something every time you step foot in the Cave! Enjoy! ingredients:- 1 stick of butter - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar -3 tablespoons of sugar -pinch of salt -4 peaches, cut in half -canola oil -mint leaves (optional) Directions:Mix butter, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a bowl and stir until everything is combined. Put grill on high, brush peaches with oil and grill until golden brown, top it with some butter. BOOM! Don't you wish that you had thought of this?
So let's imagine it's a week or two before the fourth of July, you're the man of the house/ the man on the grill and you're having family members over. THE PRESSURE IS ON YOU... Right??
NEVER! You're a man, THE MAN! You've done this before (or maybe not) and you're about to send the entire family home as full as a water buffalo! Not to mention the Cave always has your back! We are presenting you with a 4-part series on how to properly prepare and execute the perfect cookout for the family. So pay attention, take notes, and grill the S-H-I-T out of that food! The first step of this series is "The Plan". Every grill Master must have a plan. But in order to have a good one, a couple of pre-screening questions must be answered. So ask yourself this:: 1. Who is coming? This plays a MAJOR factor in what to buy. Sometimes you have kids who are ultra picky and like to just eat Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Be sure to have them on your list. Sometimes you just have a small cookout of older family members and friends. I would then lean further towards getting different kinds of meats such as ribs and chicken. Also, be aware of any food allergies. 2. How long will the cookout last? It's always better to have too much than too little, but you don't want too many leftovers that your household can't handle. This is important due to the fact that it helps you determine how much you need. Whenever you have a long list like Ribs, hamburger, hot dogs, and chicken, the smaller food that require bread like hot dogs and burgers help spread out the quantity of the more expensive meats. Next step, PRICING. For meats like hamburgers and hot dogs, I have found that Sam's Club has the best pricing for mass amounts. For meats like ribs, chicken, and steaks, smaller meat markets usually have a better price. BUT ALWAYS CHECK! It never hurts to pick up the phone and call grocery stores. When it comes to chicken, wings are typically a little more expensive, but leg quarters require cleaning and it can be a hassle when one has other meats to prepare. Things not to forget: -All utensils needed for EACH MEAT (spatula for burgers, tongs for chicken, fork for steaks, etc.) -Pans for uncooked AND cooked foods - Seasonings -Aluminum Foil - Beer (you know why it's here) Stay tuned next week for meat prep tips! ingredients:- 1-3 heads of cabbage (depending on how many guests) - Salt - Pepper - Sugar - Green Onions - White Onions - Olive Oil/Butter - Ham/Bacon - Garlic Cloves 1. Cabbage prep-Prepare a large bowl filled with COLD WATER, set aside -Peel away the large outer layer Cabbage leaves, set aside -Cut about 2 inches horizontally of the white core at the bottom of the leaves -Cut the hard, white core out of ALL LEAVES (Leaves should remain with a V gap in the middle) -Cut cabbage head into 1/4's -Cut Cabbage diagonally into strips and place into water -Roll larger green leaves (like rolling a cigar) and also cut diagonally 2. garlic and meat prepPeel Garlic Cloves and place raw meat (ham or bacon) and set aside 3. onionsChop onions into small slices and place to the side. 4. cookAssuming the grill is already lit and heat has been tested, place approximately two layers of aluminum foil on the grill (just in case you poke a hole in it).
-Place meat, Garlic, Stick of Butter/Olive Oil, and Onions into the foil, make sure it is enough to be applied to all of cabbage once it is added. -Lightly add salt and pepper, allow these ingredients to cook for about 5 minutes and sizzle. -Add cabbage, make sure darker green leaves are on the bottom, they take the longest to cook so should be added first. -apply salt, pepper, and sugar as needed. -Fold aluminum foil over the cabbage so it can steam, stir it every 3-5 minutes, and let it cook for approximately 30-40 minutes, BOOM! "Girl code in the man cave, girl code in the man cave... this makes no sense!" Never judge a Mankind post by its cover! This post is one that has taken thousands of years of research from millions of men across the 7 seas.. Many long days and nights of pointless arguments with our counter species (woman) have taken place for this information to be provided so that WE AS MEN shall have the upper hand in a relationship! It is the duty of the Cave to help Men to reach new heights of intelligence, new heights of superiority over the enemy (women)! So, enough of the intro... let's get to it. In case you didn't know, women have their own language. A language so complex, that it has left many of us scratching our heads in confusion and grabbing a beer for relief. "Womanese" has FINALLY been decoded and broken down in simple Man lingo! Luckily we have Cave Members who majored in Historic Languages and we even have one who minored in "Womanese". So, enjoy the fruits of our labor, may the force be with you! 1. "have fun"Translation: You better not have fun 2. "Go find somebody else then"Translation: I might be crazy, but you better deal with it. Summary: These 5 words are usually said during an argument. Most likely after a time you complained about something that she does that you really don't like, or maybe something that you want her to do that she doesn't. But no matter the case, "DO NOT SAY OK". Women have 3 brains in one and sometimes the emotional brain says things it doesn't mean. You must be able to decode the message! Simply reply "I don't want anyone else, I want you". Then GTD! 3. "i'm fine"Translation: I'm not fine, you better ask am I sure so that I can continue to tell you why I'm actually pissed. Summary: It's simple.;.. SHE'S NOT FINE. She's definitely angry and wants more atention and for you to ask about it. Well, in reality, she just wants to vent. So open those ears and put on your acting skills to pretend to care, win that Oscar! 4. "do whatever you want"Translation: Do not do what you want, or I'll kill you. Summary: It's a trap. Plain and simple. Whatever it is that you want to do, take the L... don't do it. For your life's sake. 5. "nope, I'm not even mad"Translation: I'm pissed! Summary: Once again, WHY women say things that they don't mean will always be a mystery. All we know is how to cope as a species. The Cave really has no reply that can possibly in any way end well for you, so just... just pray! 6. "i don't care" Translation: I care, and you need to as well. Summary: Let's be honest. All we care about is sex, food, and sports. Now, if you do the math... that comprises of about 22% (modestly) of the average woman's concerns in life. So 78% of what a woman cares about... YOU GIVE 0 F**** about. Rough life, we know. We know. Just pretend to care so that you may live in peace. 7. "i believe you"Translation: You lying piece of s***!
Summary: Basically, when she gets quiet after these three words... Expect her to be looking through your Instagram for clues to piece together whatever mad idea of where you have been for the past three hours. Just let the investigate go on, nothing you say will change her mind. As we conclude, we hope that you can incorporate this into your daily lives, not because you actually care about half of the s*** that your woman says, but so that you may GTD peacefully and regularly. Who likes an emotional edgy woman 24/7?? EXACTLY! |
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