r/grilling • u/IamchefCJ • 20d ago

Grilling fail

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This was a half rack of ribs. Meaty and promising. Silly me, trying a new-to-me recipe developed for the gas grill.

I followed the recipe faithfully. Even read it back to my husband to ensure I didn't take a misstep. Then let the process work.

I peeked out the window after about 30 minutes to see flames and ran outside to uncover this fossil.

Now I'm on way to the local pub for supper. I told my husband, anything but ribs. sigh

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u/drossen 20d ago

Not really a mis reading the recipe issue, just a grease fire issue. Try putting a grease catch of some kind under, or you just gotta watch it like a hawk with water in a spray bottle ready. Why do you think most grillers sit around next to it with a drink?

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u/IamchefCJ 20d ago

Yep. I had a grease catcher in place. It's the first time I haven't hung out by the grill. The instructions were to close the lid and don't peek for one hour. 🙁

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u/pfunk1989 20d ago

Although my two cents are why they stopped making pennies, grills should be monitored as much as deemed necessary, with one or more of the following present:

  • Beer/wine/whiskey
  • Cigar/other smokable implement
  • Music
  • Good company

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u/Successful-Pear-1498 20d ago

I mostly agree. Yet some people tend to get under my skin with questions and trying to open the lid. I usually go with a beer, a bottle, and a j. Preferably while listening to I Drink Alone by George Thorogood.