Grilling vegetables in a cast iron pan on the smoker is a fantastic way to capture smoky flavors and achieve a delicious roast at the same time.
Ingredients:
- Mixed vegetables (peppers, courgettes, piglets, onions)
- Helvetic Barbeque Salt-n-Pepper Rub
Here is a summary of how you can deglaze vegetables with beer:
- Prepare the vegetables: Choose vegetables of your choice and cut them into even pieces.
- Heat the pan: Place the cast iron pan on the smoker or grill and let it get hot.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add some oil to the pan, add the vegetables and season with Helvetic Barbeque Salt-n-Pepper RUB. Sear it until it caramelizes around the edges.
- Deglaze with beer: Pour a spicy beer over the vegetables, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. The beer will add an additional flavor complex as it evaporates and the vegetables will absorb the flavors.
- Smoke and steam: Close the lid of the smoker or grill to cook the vegetables in the beer steam and intensify the smoky flavor.
- Finish cooking: Let the vegetables cook until most of the beer has evaporated and the vegetables have reached the desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Season as required and serve warm.
Make sure you choose a beer whose flavors harmonize well with your vegetables. Darker beers such as a stout or porter can harmonize particularly well with earthy vegetables such as mushrooms or eggplants, while a lighter beer such as a lager or pilsner goes well with more delicate vegetables such as peppers or zucchinis.
This method is simple but effective and adds a delicious depth to your grilled vegetables.
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