Hmmm, good question. Our company closes its fiscal year today, and I'm on-call for any systems problems right through the weekend. I'm not certain I would want to put some pig in the smoker if I might have to run to the office. Plus, we've had about a foot of rain over the past couple of days. If I was to pull anything out of the smoker today, it would probably be a frog.
That said, it looks like a grilling weekend. I think I might make up a batch of Deeto's Firecracker Chicken. Marinate for two full days in the fridge:
Chicken Thighs
sesame oil
chili oil
scallions
chopped jalapenos
garlic
soy sauce
chopped ginger
Quantities to be determined by you. Personally, I like to go a little heavy on the hot stuff and sesame oil for great flavor.
Cook 'em slowly on the grill, turning frequently, and brushing them with the marinade 'till done.
I'll have these over at my in-laws' house, out by the pool. Tongs in one hand, fireworks in the other! Happy 4th!
At least the weather is supposed to be real nice this weekend.