Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that’s bad for you!
Tommy Smothers
Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.
Fran Lebowitz Chutney Marinade For Chicken
Beer and Lime Marinated Chicken
Grilled Pork Chops with Garam Masala
Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Wedges
Spike Steak
Orange Marinade for Chicken
Peanut Sauce For Satay
Satay For Beef Or Chicken
Shrimp Satay
Pork Tenderloin Satay
Provencal Marinade For Chicken
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Serves 8
1.5 C. plain yogurt
1/2 C. chutney
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 green onion chopped
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 t. curry
1 T. mint chopped
8 chicken breasts or 16 thighs (with or without bones)Combine the first 7 ingredients to make the marinade. Combine the
marinate and raw chicken in a plastic container making sure chicken
is well coated. Refrigerate overnight. You can flip the chicken
around if you want during the refrigeration to recoat it. Before
cooking the chicken take it out of the refrigerator for about an hour.
Cook the chicken by broiling or grilling.
Beer and Lime Marinated Chicken
Total time: 45 minutes plus marinating time
Servings: 4
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark Mexican beer
1/2 C. freshly squeezed lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. crushed dried oregano
1/2 C. peanut oil
1 chicken (2.5 to 3 pounds) cut into quarters1. Combine the beer, lime juice, garlic, chipotles, salt, cumin, and
oregano and mix well. Stir in the oil. Reserve 1/2 C. for brushing
on the chicken.2. Place the chicken in a glass or plastic dish and pour the marinade
over it. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour and not more than 4
hours. Return the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes
before grilling.3. Heat the grill. Lay the chicken on the grill, skin side down. Cook,
basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the juices run
clear, about 15 minutes on each side.
Grilled Pork Chops with Garam Masala
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
2 t. garam masala
2 t. coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1 t. fresh ground pepper
4 lamb shoulder shops (each 6-7 ounces and 3/4 inches thick)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil1. Heat the grill. Combine the dry ingredients. Drizzle the chops
with the oil distribute evenly by rubbing. Sprinkle with the spice
mixture and rub into the meat. Repeat for the other side of the meat.2. Grill about 3 minutes per size for medium rare. Serve immediately
garnished with cilantro.
Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Wedges
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
3 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. grated lemon zest
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pound peeled and de-veined shrimp (26-30 count)
8-10 wooden skewers soaked for 30 minutes in water
3 lemons
Salt and pepper to taste1. In a large bowl , whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon
zest, and garlic. Add the shrimp stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate
for at least 1 hour and not more than 3 hours.2. Soak the skewers. Cut each lemon into 8 wedges and remove
seeds. Thread the shrimp and the lemon on the skewers. Season
with salt and pepper and grill until the shrimp turn pink about 1-2
minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
2" thick sirloin steak (about 3 pounds)
1 T. black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 C. salt (course salt or kosher salt is good)
3/4 C. waterTrim excess fat from the steak. Crack peppercorns coarsely and
mince garlic. Press peppercorns and garlic into both sides of the
steak and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Make a thick
paste of salt and water; cover top side of the steak with half the salt.
If cooking over coals cover salt side with wet cloth or paper towel
and place salt side down on the grill. (cloth or paper holds the salt
in place; will char as the steak cooks, but this does not affect the
taste.) Cover the top side with the remaining salt and another piece
of wet cloth or paper towel. If broiling, put the salt side up, 3 inches
from heat. Put salt on the other side of the streak when it is turned.
Cook 15 minutes on each side for rare (this is for a 2" thick steak) or
less for a thinner steak. Remove salt before eating.