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[SpikedLemonade]

We are less than 2 weeks away so it is time to start talking about this especially if you are into deep marination like me.

Thoughts?

Ideas?

Our opponents are the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore local cuisine ideas?

Ravens? Probably a week under an acid (white wine, lemon juice, etc.) with herbs (no salt)?

I am all ears.

[Jan Reimers]

I'd stuff Ravens with dead rats and marinate them in battery acid. Serve with a medley of rotten, sour crab grass and stink weeds.

[YardRat]

I'd stuff Ravens with dead rats and marinate them in battery acid. Serve with a medley of rotten, sour crab grass and stink weeds.

Uh...excuse me...was that really necessary!?!

[Skooby]

Costco has these ribs packages to die for that are a pain in the ass to grill but everybody loves them. I almost need treatmwnt for smoke inhalation because of the dual pack of sweet rib sauce from there as well. Any suggestions on how to cut the smoke down while cooking them ??

[coastal]

Cauliflower steaks with a red pepper flakes and dates BBQ sauce.

[SpikedLemonade]

Costco has these ribs packages to die for that are a pain in the ass to grill but everybody loves them. I almost need treatmwnt for smoke inhalation because of the dual pack of sweet rib sauce from there as well. Any suggestions on how to cut the smoke down while cooking them ??

The problem with any sugar on the meat at the start of grilling is that caramelizing begins too early and the bi-product is what you experiencing.

I do not put on any sugar based sauce until the last 15 minutes and I lower the heat big time when I do with the lid closed and on the top rack.

My suggestion if you must eat that crap is to cook the ribs as low as possible on the top rack. It will take much much longer but they will not come out black either.

I hope that helps.

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Cauliflower steaks with a red pepper flakes and dates BBQ sauce.

You make me sick.

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

Coming back from munich that day, so it'll be crappy airplane food. Planned this vacation for a while. In the past it would be sacrilegious for me to miss opening day, but I'm so blah now I'll record it and watch it some other time (if they somehow win)

[Skooby]

The problem with any sugar on the meat at the start of grilling is that caramelizing begins too early and the bi-product is what you experiencing.

I do not put on any sugar based sauce until the last 15 minutes and I lower the heat big time when I do with the lid closed and on the top rack.

My suggestion if you must eat that crap is to cook the ribs as low as possible on the top rack. It will take much much longer but they will not come out black either.

I hope that helps.

Thank you, that actually helps me a lot and explains where I failed.

[gebobs]

Coming back from munich that day, so it'll be crappy airplane food. Planned this vacation for a while. In the past it would be sacrilegious for me to miss opening day, but I'm so blah now I'll record it and watch it some other time (if they somehow win)

I'll be at a wedding in Vermont the night before. Prolly have to watch the game st s sports bar with some stinkin' Pats fans.

[YardRat]

My kid insists on standard fare, so probably pizza and wings at my place.

[feldspar]

I'll be at a wedding in Vermont the night before. Prolly have to watch the game st s sports bar with some stinkin' Pats fans.

Patriots don't play until 8:30, though. Should be fewer there. For the ones that are, tell them you think Brady will have a great game...trust me.

As far as food, order a pizza or wings...or both. I don't think I've ever cooked anything extravagant on game-day. Don't think I ever will. Somebody else likes to do that, that's fine.

[feldspar]

My kid insists on standard fare, so probably pizza and wings at my place.

Ah, you typed this while I was basically saying the same thing. Cannot go wrong with pizza or wings.

You may have raised your kid right, old buddy.

[bleve]

If you want to go with the Baltimore cuisine theme, probably Crab Cakes and/or Crab Dip would be appropriate. Not much marinating needed though.

[YardRat]

If you want to go with the Baltimore cuisine theme, probably Crab Cakes and/or Crab Dip would be appropriate. Not much marinating needed though.

He probably has plenty of crabs from his Florida vacation, too.

[Victor7]

Home made Chilli nachos and plenty of beer. Might throw in a pizza for late games with more beer for the inevitable anger after the Bills do their thing (you know ..... suck)

[gebobs]

Patriots don't play until 8:30, though. Should be fewer there. For the ones that are, tell them you think Brady will have a great game...trust me.

That's the nicest thing I have heard all day!

[Skooby]

Home made Chilli nachos and plenty of beer. Might throw in a pizza for late games with more beer for the inevitable anger after the Bills do their thing (you know ..... suck)

You know, LOL. That was funny.

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Patriots don't play until 8:30, though. Should be fewer there. For the ones that are, tell them you think Brady will have a great game...trust me.

As far as food, order a pizza or wings...or both. I don't think I've ever cooked anything extravagant on game-day. Don't think I ever will. Somebody else likes to do that, that's fine.

This is so funny, lots of good ones in this thread !

[SpikedLemonade]

Patriots don't play until 8:30, though. Should be fewer there. For the ones that are, tell them you think Brady will have a great game...trust me.

As far as food, order a pizza or wings...or both. I don't think I've ever cooked anything extravagant on game-day. Don't think I ever will. Somebody else likes to do that, that's fine.

Gee thanks!

[SpikedLemonade]

If you want to go with the Baltimore cuisine theme, probably Crab Cakes and/or Crab Dip would be appropriate. Not much marinating needed though.

Sparty/Shiva is bringing over some ribs to put on my new BBQ. I was thinking of making fresh crab cakes also smoked on the BBQ infused with one or more of my 4 types of fresh hot peppers from my herb garden.

I hope those dialing for pizza and wing delivery have it on speed dial since I wouldn't want them to tire themselves out.

[SpikedLemonade]

He probably has plenty of crabs from his Florida vacation, too.