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I used to grind my own beans, but it became too much of a PIA, being on the road most of the time. So I switched to store bought pre ground. I like dark roast, and the best I've ever found is Van Houte Medium--it is better than any other Dark Roast.
I drink 3 mugs black every morning and then...
I've got bacon cold smoking right now. I'm not the least bit concerned about stale smoke--there's very good flow through the smoker today. I use brown sugar at a rate of 1 Tbsp per pound, and apply it after the cure. I let the belly cure for 2 weeks, turning and massaging daily. The bacon...
Yeah, I think that's the cut.
A bit fatty?? Ha, now that's an understatement. WAY to much fat--after looking at it, I would never waste my time making beef bacon from it. Even after being in the pot for 18 hours it was like jerky--so tough that the only way to chew it was to cut it across the...
Pictures like those are meant to be shared, my friend. I'm sure glad you did.
Love the shot of the eagle--both the eagle and the fence post are staring at the camera.
Great shots of the bison and the calf. When I saw it, I was thinking that the calf was real young.
Gary
Its too late for a pic. Miss Linda crock potted it last night in the hope it would tenderize it--won't know til supper tonight. But I don't have high hopes for it. Probably should have made beef bacon from it, since it unrolled and looked kinda like a pork belly. But I've never made beef...
Anybody have any experience cooking a beef plate. I found one in the freezer--no idea where it came from. I also have no idea what to do with it--sure doesn't look like a great cut of meat. Looks more like potential hamburger. Suggestions would really be appreciated.
Gary
That's amazing, Sven. Big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
You lost just a bit more than the equivalent of me. :emoji_confounded: :emoji_laughing:
My problem has always been the opposite--for 74 years, no matter what I try, I can't gain a pound. Guess I'll just always be a Scawny Old Man.
Gary
That Santa Maria grill you fabricate is a a great example thing of beauty and functionality. I'd sure be proud to own it. My only question would be: how do you adjust the grill height during a cook.
Gary
That Frogmore stew looks REAL good. I could sure use a couple of bowls of that right now.
The oysters, well I'll pass on--little too "rare" for me. When I cook them I bread them with Ritz Crackers and fry them until they have some "body" to them when I cut 'em. Delicious!!
Gary
I'm a MES user.
Hickory, pecan, and orange are my go to woods
Miss Linda likes hickory for bacon, but finds it to strong for general use--hence pecan.
Gary