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Thanks, hey, it sure does sound like there a ton of variants to this dish...more and more just keep coming!!! Now, sweet potatoes with pork sounds interesting, too...never thought of that. I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I'm always willing to try new dishes with them...some work for me...
These were a 2-day brine, but I did a second batch a while later that was an 8-day brine...much better...full penetration of the brine instead of just a couple inches. That thread can be found HERE.
Yeah, the less head space the better, in most cases, without having spillage from expansion during processing, of course. 1/4" would be give a better vacuum than 1/2"...more vacuum in the jar when it seals (begins cooling) is what you want.
Eric
Thanks, brother! If you haven't rolled-up a fatty yet, they're aren't difficult.
Thanks, Richie! Hey, don't sweat me sliding this in under your radar. I miss so much stuff on here anymore...I can't even imagine...there's just not enough time to go round anymore.
Thanks, Disco! They are a...
Thanks! Hey, swapping the potatoes for apples sounds really good, too. I think apple & pork were meant to be together.
Thanks, Al! It was delicious...better than I imagined it would be. I think the simplicity of it all goes a long way.
Carousel, huh? I did not see that one coming! LOL!!!
Eric
Hey guys & gals, I'm back!!!
This is a twist on an old German dish my mother-in-law and wife have made for many years. I can't tell you how many generations this has been passed down to, because I don't have any idea. This is very simple, very easy, and delicious beyond words. It's likely an...