The Dark Forces Are Gathering

…around the Weber.

Hickory chips are soaked. Secret schmear and ribs are ready.

One side, then the other.

Coals divided on either side of ancient ceremonial kettle, topped with wood chips, then the ribs centered on grill…

…and we’re SCHMOkin’.
After 2 1/2 hours (a relatively quick smoke, not ideal by Major Dad standards), ribs are resting and dinner’s almost on…

Add a Caesar, Hoppin’ John and braised spinach, and our Redneck Riviera New Year’s dinner…

…is served.

Happy New Year’s, Swillers, from all of us!!

6 Responses to “The Dark Forces Are Gathering”

1. The_Real_JeffS says:

   January 1, 2006 at 7:09 pm

   Whew! For a moment there, I thought you were having barbequed flamingo.
   That looks YUMMY!!!!

2. Mr. Bingley says:

   January 1, 2006 at 7:37 pm

   I was kinda thinkin’ scottie flambé…

3. tree hugging sister says:

   January 1, 2006 at 7:43 pm

   That’s for dessert…

4. Kcruella says:

   January 1, 2006 at 10:45 pm

   Wouldn’t the scottie be a little too fatty, like the beagle???

5. Nightfly says:

   January 3, 2006 at 1:16 pm

   Next time I drive to Florida, I may hang right at Jacksonville instead of keeping on south.

6. tree hugging sister says:

   January 3, 2006 at 1:20 pm

   Door’s open ~ if you give me a head’s up, I might even clean the bathroom for you…