I like this time at night on HBT

[Thunder_Chicken]

Wow Melana, were you up late Saturday night or up early Sunday morning?

 

[Melana]

I'm up early every morning.

 

[ChefRex]

Next thing... Grow your own horseradish. It's so easy to grow....

It's been growing in the garden for the last 15 years or so

 

[Melana]

It's been growing in the garden for the last 15 years or so

Mmmmmmm

 

[HefeHood]

Dan...love ur posts no mater in what language or from what device...priceless! Don't change a thing.

 

[Melana]

Dan is pretty cool

 

[Stauffbier]

I've decided my next foodie adventure is going to be curing and smoking some bacon. This could be dangerous, because I love me some bacon!

 

[ChefRex]

I've decided my next foodie adventure is going to be curing and smoking some bacon. This could be dangerous, because I love me some bacon!

Bacon is easy and so tasty. I generally go to the savory side, I feel it differentiates it further from commercial products.

 

[Dan]

Im going to try posting again on this phone but

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[brewingmeister]

...but you're going to leave us hanging mid-sentence?

 

[Dan]

I got ten words in with a lot of typo fixing before I accidentally hit the send button on that last post.

I guess for me typing on this phone or trying to reply on my slow, really slow to respond laptop is a lot like brewing. You need patience and have to learn from your mistakes, you need to get your routine perfected.

Not sure how to analogize that to temp control but pretty sure brewing and typing successfully on this phone, must have some similar requirements.

Anyway. I love bacon, and cheese, and saurkraut and brewing. I am very happy to be among so many creative people with similar interest.

Dont mean to say we all love each of those things or that is a requirement to post here.

I suppose wh what y I'm trying to say while battling this effibg phone is

People of HBT are creative souls from all walks of life. I think much of that comes across In this thread and many others, in that I do not doubt

Cheers to all you good folks.

Very humbly,
Dan



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[brewingmeister]

Speaking of bacon and cheese. I had some bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos earlier. Delicious.

 

[Dan]

Peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. It grts no better. 'Cept for a Rueben or something.

 

[Dan]

Speaking of bacon and cheese. I had some bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos earlier. Delicious.

Salty savory bacon, a little jalepeno tossed in, you mentioned cheese. What kind?

Hmm. Not much there to dislike. Goning have to try it.

Grilled, oven, skillet?

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[Stauffbier]

Bacon is easy and so tasty. I generally go to the savory side, I feel it differentiates it further from commercial products.

Savory is a good idea. I've been pondering what direction I should go. I even considered just au natural. Sometimes less is more.. Hmmm... I'll have to give this some thought.

 

[Stauffbier]

I really need a vacuum sealer, and then I could make a few different varieties and freeze it.

 

[brewingmeister]

Well, I've tried many variations of wrapped jalapenos to perfect the deliciousness...less explosions, equal cooking, different cheeses, cuts of bacon etc. These were split jalapenos, cut through the stem and hollowed out seeds answer veins with a small spoon. Leave the stem on. Fill with cream cheese that's seasoned and wrap the entire package so the entire jalapeno is covered by the bacon. Bake in the oven. A wire rack over a sheet pan ensures the bacon to cook evenly. So good.

 

[Stauffbier]

Well, I've tried many variations of wrapped jalapenos to perfect the deliciousness...less explosions, equal cooking, different cheeses, cuts of bacon etc. These were split jalapenos, cut through the stem and hollowed out seeds answer veins with a small spoon. Leave the stem on. Fill with cream cheese that's seasoned and wrap the entire package so the entire jalapeno is covered by the bacon. Bake in the oven. A wire rack over a sheet pan ensures the bacon to cook evenly. So good.

Good info!

I like making them on the grill with apple wood smoke..

 

[ChefRex]

Just tried some of the kraut, all I can say is Wow! Really amazing stuff after only a week I'm going to enjoy tasting as it progresses, never again shall I suffer through a hotdog with some lifeless, bland,soft mess on it, not that I eat a dog very often.
Stauffbeir, I picked up a new vacuum packer, my old one the hinge broke and is a pain too use but still pulls a vacuum and seals. I was planing on offering it up to the general forum but since your in need of one cover the shipping and it's yours if you want it.

 

[Stauffbier]

Just tried some of the kraut, all I can say is Wow! Really amazing stuff after only a week I'm going to enjoy tasting as it progresses, never again shall I suffer through a hotdog with some lifeless, bland,soft mess on it, not that I eat a dog very often.
Stauffbeir, I picked up a new vacuum packer, my old one the hinge broke and is a pain too use but still pulls a vacuum and seals. I was planing on offering it up to the general forum but since your in need of one cover the shipping and it's yours if you want it.

I really appreciate the offer, but I've already been shopping around. I'll likely buy one soon.

I almost tasted my kraut today, but I decided to hold out. It still smells more like cabbage than kraut. Next weekend I'm brewing brats, and I'll be piling some on..

 

[ChefRex]

I really appreciate the offer, but I've already been shopping around. I'll likely buy one soon.

I almost tasted my kraut today, but I decided to hold out. It still smells more like cabbage than kraut. Next weekend I'm brewing brats, and I'll be piling some on..

Just figured I'd put it out there.
Glad I did a big batch and see this being in a regular rotation.

 

[passedpawn]

I really need a vacuum sealer, and then I could make a few different varieties and freeze it.

I made 10# of kraut today. My plan is to can the excess. According to the webz, canning kraut does not require pressure canning, so anyone with some ball jars could do it. Canning will kill the bacteria, but it will allow the kraut to be store in the cupboard instead of the freezer.

BTW, Walmart sells a case of pint Ball jars for about $8.

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

I made 10# of kraut today. My plan is to can the excess. According to the webz, canning kraut does not require pressure canning, so anyone with some ball jars could do it. Canning will kill the bacteria, but it will allow the kraut to be store in the cupboard instead of the freezer.

BTW, Walmart sells a case of pint Ball jars for about $8.

Sauerkraut keeps very well in the fridge too. Might consider that 10 lbs might actually disappear when you know how good it tastes before you go through all that canning.

 

[Melana]

Canning is actually pretty easy...

 

[passedpawn]

Sauerkraut keeps very well in the fridge too. Might consider that 10 lbs might actually disappear when you know how good it tastes before you go through all that canning.

My family likes it, so you might be right.

 

[Stauffbier]

I made 10# of kraut today. My plan is to can the excess. According to the webz, canning kraut does not require pressure canning, so anyone with some ball jars could do it. Canning will kill the bacteria, but it will allow the kraut to be store in the cupboard instead of the freezer.

BTW, Walmart sells a case of pint Ball jars for about $8.

Would you still process the jars in boiling water for 10-15 minutes as you would with jelly?

I have lots of jars, so this might be a great idea for me.

 

[passedpawn]

Would you still process the jars in boiling water for 10-15 minutes as you would with jelly?

I have lots of jars, so this might be a great idea for me.

Yes. 10 minutes for pints, 15 for quarts. No pressure needed (I assume the lactic acid keeps the pH very low).

http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_06/sauerkraut.html

 

[Thunder_Chicken]

Canning is actually pretty easy...

Yes, but not canning is even easier. Just saying.

 

[Melana]

Yes, but not canning is even easier. Just saying.

agreed. Sometimes being easy just is not worth it.

 

[passedpawn]

I don't want 5 jars of kraut in my fridge. And maybe it's my "survive the apocalypse" mentality, but I love the idea of canning stuff.