WEEK 11: VIKINGS vs SEAHAWKS

What the hell is a "Seahawk anyway?"
TODAYS OPPONENT: The Seahawks
TODAYS BEER: Flying Fish (get it?)
TODAYS LUNCH: SCALLOPS AND APPLES or as we call it in Philly SCAPPLE....
TODAYS DINNER: BEER CAN SEAHAWK (Chicken)

The Vikings at 8-1 host the Seahawks today. I'm the only one who thinks this is a dangerous game. The Hawks have talent, and you never know which team you'll get. We're starting to get banged up too.

Anyway, playing the fish that can fly or whatever that is, gives me an opportunity to have ne of my favorite IPA's in recent years, Flying Fish brewery's Hopfish India Pale Ale. I think it's second only to the Dogfish Head's 60 and 90 minute IPAs. It also gives me a chance to combine 2 cool meals. My own recipe of Scallops and Apples (use Washington State) as well as Beer Can Chicken. Lets start wih Beer Can Chicken..

BEER CAN CHICKEN

1 Whole Chicken
1 Can Beer (I prefer Lager for this)
Garlic Salt
Black Pepper
Mesquite Chicken Seasoning
Italian Seasoning
Olive Oil

Preheat grill for indirect heat.
Cover Chicken in Olive Oil
Mix the beer and the remaining ingredients in a platic sealed container and shake.
Pour half of the container over the chicken, and funnel the rest into the empty beer can.
Stuff the can up the chicken so he can "sit" on it as shown.
Cook 2 and a half hours in indirect heat, to internal temperature of 170-180 degrees.
Removes can, cover with broth and enjoy.

SKOL VIKES!

Week 8: VIKINGS AT PACKERS

The return of Brett Favre to Lambeau field.....After a dissapointing week 7 loss at Pittsburgh, we come upon the game we were all waiting for, and a week before the bye week no less.

Once again, we do our Packer Hatin' Brats, however, we changed up our beer to Sam Adams and used a spoonful of sugar this time. A famous chef once said- "If you won't drink it, don't cook with it." The flavorful malt and hops of this Samuel Adams Boston Lager brings out the sweet notes of the Brats.

Packer Hatin' Brats

1 pack Johnsonville Stadium Bratwurst

1 pack Hot Dog Rols

2 Onions sliced

1 Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Black Pepper

Garlic Salt

1 tblsp. Sugar

On grill, brown the brats, while cooking the onions in Olive Oil on grill.

When onions and brats browned, put brats in pan, and cover with the spices and beer.

Cover and cook for 40 minutes.

Serve on hot dog rolls.

Go Vikes. We're in your corner Bret!!!!!