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I was inspired by this thread; I had a couple spares that i just got done trimming to st louis. On one, I did my traditional rub (sweet with a kick). on the second, light kosher and fresh course ground black pepper. on the trimmings, one bag with meat lightly salted then in a bag with OJ... the...
Very nice! I should eat before I get on here... especially on a friday with plans to do some shopping for the weekend...
I will be looking for a porkloin now! (even though I have a turkey in the brine and ribs rubbed already!!!)
Good job!
That is absolutely the prettiest bacon weave I have ever seen!
I love eggs benedict and I can only imagine (until I follow your recipe for myself) that what you created must blow away the traditional.
Thanks Cowgirl!!
A great looking fattie! I love the idea of the bacon and country ham...you might soak the ham a bit next time to cut down the salt if you want, but around here in Mid TN we like it salty!!! keeps the local doctors in business!
We do two things that save us significant cash...
1) we have a big garden every year and can/freeze a LOT of veges (last year:120 qts of green beans, 80 qts tomatoes, 30 or so bags of okra, squash etc)
2) I have a simple spreadsheet that we use to plan a 2 week menu. every two weeks we plan...
I learned this traditional mexican method from a 80 something year old non-english speaking mexican grandmother (and my adopted grandmother!) that was my neighbor for years in CA (you have never been to a block party until you have been to one in a primarily mexican neighborhood...MAN we ate...
Hmmm... I have noticed that as well and always attributed it to the "haven't been in the smoke all day" theory; I wonder if there is any science that would support the idea that anything has changed? Where is Alton when you need him!!!
I like the taste test idea...
When I lived in SoCal, I definately ate my share or Tri-tip! We just about always did it Santa Maria style...Mmmmm that is good!
A few sides that always seemed to go with it:
Rosemary Red potatoes;
as many small (golf ball size) red potatoes as you need to feed your crowd
olive oil
course...
looks like a chicken hot tub!!! looks great! is that outdoor faucets you used for air intakes? nice find on the dumpster dive btw!
lets eat! oh.. yeah... I don't have any of that great looking chicken...
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