Had one of those, oh my god, just like when I was a kid, BBQ movement today.
When we (brothers, sister, family and friends ) did picnics at 6 mile lake in the 70,s, the menu was simple. BBQ lemon chicken, corn on the cob, over coals and salads. I still remember those days like it was yesterday. My pop was the BBQ chef . He like I, take from others recipes, that made great food, and made it our own, but never forgot where we got it from.
As my propane BBQ had gone for a crap, and waiting til fall for the deals, I turned mine into a charcoal broiler today. My most favorite thing over a coal BBQ as a kid, was pops lemon chicken. I have made it over propane, but never did it seem, or come close, to tasting the same.
Funny how it took a few tools to assemble it, but yet, it took one, a hammer, to break out the inners . LOL
With the departed chicken resting well in fresh squeezed, lemon and lime juice, I layered the bottom of the Q, with some heavy duty tin foil. Stacked the coals
and lit away. The burning charcoal smell reminded me of my youth. It also made me think, one of the neighbors are going to complain. LOL
Waiting for the coals to get white, was a pain. This is what happens when you have propane. Light and go.LOL
Once the heat was there, it was time to put the sliced potatoes, sprinkled with dill,salt,pepper and garlic, wrapped in foil on.
About a half hour later, it was time for the fowl.
As I stand and watch and smell, my memory comes back once again. These words just pop out , No, you cant go swimming , you need to wait an hour after eating. I started laughing. Mudders know best.
Once all was done, I couldnt wait to sample the chicken.
When I bit into it, I can honestly say, it was like when I was a kid.
So the price tag of a charcoal BBQing today
Bag of coal, $5 They do look fancier . LOL
Stupid fire starter $5
Bag of 5 legs $5
Lemons over priced , 80 cents each
12 tall boys, they are on sale. LOL
Price of a memory of the past, PRICLESS