By Chef Ben Lierman
Whether you are a full-time super chef, weekend warrior, or a barbecue newbie, integrating your outdoor cooking area into your family gatherings is a winner. Forget seasonal limitations or menu constraints as it applies to fun with family and friends.
I have been working on two menus for September that embody the spirit of a festive holiday, but focus on slow, leisurely outdoor cooking. One of the menus features a festive favorite, the rack of pork, adapted to an island style preparation. This succulent morsel gets to spin on the rotisserie (if available) for even more oohs and aahs from the crowd. The other menu is as traditional as it gets. Stuffed thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings, all served from the grill.
There's something about the feeling (as well as the flavor) achieved from cooking outdoors. Every family has a die hard that is willing to stand vigil over the barbecue, in rain, sleet or dark of night. Not only do we create fantastic food, we also create a lot more space indoors in that favorite gathering spot, the kitchen.
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