One food you have never had... but are curious

[gratus fermentatio]

Just for fun, Rocky Mountain oysters

We have a whole festival dedicated to the "Rocky Mountain Oyster," it gets a little wild sometimes:
http://testyfesty.com/sample-page/
Regards, GF.

 

[dinnerstick]

fugu.
i don't have a will, so i'd get that in order first

 

[Krovitz]

This one isn't strange but I live in the north east. I want REAL Southern BBQ! I hear it will blow your mind.

 

[BamaProud]

Real Southern BBQ is different depending on what part of the South you live in...There is Southern Plains (TX/OK) BBQ, that is different. I have lived in Alabama, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama(again) and West TN. Despite being a true southern boy, I have to say the Southern Plains BBQ was the best all-around. *I have not had Carolina style BBQ

But when I want real good Southern BBQ, as in Deep South, I love Dreamland
Ribs. http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/ShippingInfo.aspx

For pulled Pork I have to go with the Shed in South Mississippi http://theshedbbq.com/menu/

By the Way Dreamland Ships world wide

 

[houndsbreath]

I've always wanted to try sweetbreads just to say I ate them.

Anybody ever try lengua (beef tongue)? Some of the hole-in-the-wall Mexican places serve it in tacos down here. Done right, it is very similar to slow cooked roast / brisket.

 

[wailingguitar]

Real Southern BBQ is different depending on what part of the South you live in...There is Southern Plains (TX/OK) BBQ, that is different. I have lived in Alabama, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama(again) and West TN. Despite being a true southern boy, I have to say the Southern Plains BBQ was the best all-around. *I have not had Carolina style BBQ

But when I want real good Southern BBQ, as in Deep South, I love Dreamland
Ribs. http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/ShippingInfo.aspx

For pulled Pork I have to go with the Shed in South Mississippi http://theshedbbq.com/menu/

By the Way Dreamland Ships world wide

LOL I was going to suggest Dreamland! Unfortunately, they don't ship out from the original location, which for some reason are the best, but I am sure the ones they shop are above average.

Where in Alabama were you? Having been all over the south, I am of the opinion that the BBQ from Gibson's and to a greater extent, the Shoals area (Wright's, Bunyan's, Southern, Singleton's) are about the best you can get for pulled style... I always get outside meat and the hot slaw at the four places in Florence is amazing.

As far as something I would like to have? Hmmm I want to eat Szechuan hot pot IN the Szechuan province. I have eaten it in Guangzhou and made it at home, but I want it from the source...

 

[Ostomo517]

I've always wanted to try sweetbreads just to say I ate them.

Anybody ever try lengua (beef tongue)? Some of the hole-in-the-wall Mexican places serve it in tacos down here. Done right, it is very similar to slow cooked roast / brisket.

Lengua is delicious! I usually make it about every 2-3 weeks the fiancee and I love it. Ive been eating it all my life but just introduced it to her this year, she really loved it

 

[wailingguitar]

Lengua is delicious! I usually make it about every 2-3 weeks the fiancee and I love it. Ive been eating it all my life but just introduced it to her this year, she really loved it

I like lengua tacos, but (other than the obvious Al Pastor, Chorizo, etc), what I REALLY love is cachete, which is cheek... mmm.... barbacoa, which is usually goat, is delicious too. A taqueria I used to go to when I lived in Oregon made mutton tacos from time to time, I can't remember what they called it in Spanish, but the lady said it was adult sheep (i.e. mutton) they made a special sauce to go with it that was like a pureed jalapeño sauce with some mint in it... oh my lord, that was good!

 

[Ostomo517]

I like lengua tacos, but (other than the obvious Al Pastor, Chorizo, etc), what I REALLY love is cachete, which is cheek... mmm.... barbacoa, which is usually goat, is delicious too. A taqueria I used to go to when I lived in Oregon made mutton tacos from time to time, I can't remember what they called it in Spanish, but the lady said it was adult sheep (i.e. mutton) they made a special sauce to go with it that was like a pureed jalapeño sauce with some mint in it... oh my lord, that was good!

Actually barbacoa is usually beef. Which i also make often. Your taking about cabrito.

 

[BamaProud]

Where in Alabama were you?

Born in Mobile, left after 21 years, moved back to Clanton, AL(half way between Montgomery and Birmingham) for about 5 years in my early 30s.

Mobile is still "home". love it down there.

 

[wailingguitar]

Actually barbacoa is usually beef. Which i also make often. Your taking about cabrito.

Yes cabrito is goat, however, the common meat used for barbacoa varies from region to region. In Northern Mexico, it is usually goat and some people in that region will actually call goats barbacoa. Honestly, I have only had beef barbacoa ONCE out of dozens of taquerias I have eaten in all over the country (every one of which I was the sole native English speaker in the place)

 

[wailingguitar]

Born in Mobile, left after 21 years, moved back to Clanton, AL(half way between Montgomery and Birmingham) for about 5 years in my early 30s.

Mobile is still "home". love it down there.

Gotcha... love Mobile, almost moved there once. I was working for City Breweries and was at Magic City in Bham... When the brewer at Port City left, they offered me the job. However, it was July and when I went down and got a taste of the summer heat/humidity I gave them a resounding "thanks but no thanks!" I brewed there some, but mainly filling in while we hired and subsequently fired a couple different guys LOL

If you make it down to Florence, I'll turn you on to some of the BBQ here!

 

[naga77777]

For Carolina a style BBQ, this vid is an excellent 5min explanation of how its made. This is just like how we do it when we buy a pig. The Carolina style BBQ sauce is made from vinegar, ketchup, salt, red pepper, black pepper, a bit of sugar. I Dont know the exact proportions, and may be leaving something out, but could find out from my parents.

 

[wailingguitar]

For Carolina a style BBQ, this vid is an excellent 5min explanation of how its made. This is just like how we do it when we buy a pig. The Carolina style BBQ sauce is made from vinegar, ketchup, salt, red pepper, black pepper, a bit of sugar. I Dont know the exact proportions, and may be leaving something out, but could find out from my parents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3tAgqfAUik

Nice ... the BBQ in Northwest Alabama is actually sort of an offshoot of Carolina style. I think Bob Gibson learned from someone in Carolina, gave it his own twist and then it disseminated from there. Not 100% sure if that is how it happened, but that is the way I heard it, including from the owner of one of the local joints.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I've always wanted to try sweetbreads just to say I ate them.

Anybody ever try lengua (beef tongue)? Some of the hole-in-the-wall Mexican places serve it in tacos down here. Done right, it is very similar to slow cooked roast / brisket.

I've had sweetbreads that were nothing to write home about and I have had sweetbreads where I wanted to be alone in the room with them. When done right, they can bring tears to your eyes. I heartily suggest you try them more than once until you get a good plate of them.

 

[liquiditynerd]

Im subscribed just to see what I haven't had! I havent even heard of some of these. I'm fortunate to have travelled as well, and I do not shy away from culture or food.

wanted: hagus, turtle (i"m about to catch one, I just got the hook), snake ( I LOVE eel), any game I havent had yet, again still reading for recommendations

Recommended: squid eggs (or eyes) my Thai isnt great, its one of my favorite dishes, you find it in food carts in some areas of Thailand. Grasshoppers in Oaxaca Mexico- best beer munchie out there i SWEAR. and yes fish roe, theyre plump with em now, especially the whiting I caught over the weekend. Mix em with an omlette, Booya.

And of course................Southern freaking BBQ. You fixin to derail this here thread of Creamy's by going there my friend. No state, city, town or chef is bout to let that one slide! Lemme tell ya' dry rub (starts a spice war and theyre all secret) mariande (starts a time and recipe war and theyre all secret), wood or charcoal (starts a huge debate and youll never find out where they get the wood from), time and flips (oh lord here we go again), slather/soak/or dry (the night sets in and the debate just got interesting), now you havent even got to the sauce yet and that is broken down into a whole nother Forum! Yes sir and madame, you better have you some southern BBQ and tell the chef its the best youve ever had..... trust me.

You ever make it Savannah , yeah we'll throw down.

 

[Shooter]

Casu Marzu

 

[dinnerstick]

I've had sweetbreads that were nothing to write home about and I have had sweetbreads where I wanted to be alone in the room with them. When done right, they can bring tears to your eyes. I heartily suggest you try them more than once until you get a good plate of them.

wait a sec- the term sweetbreads apparently has more than one meaning- one being what i know as sweetbreads; calf or lamb thymus gland, and another being, well, balls. so which meaning are we talking about here?? thymus sweetbreads can be divine, dredged in flour, fried quickly, served with rich sauces, then i too can get a bit overenthusiastic about them, or they can indeed be too much, overcooked, tough, gamey. but i've never (knowingly) had the balls variery.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Id like to try a Chicago deep dish pizza

 

[BargainMugs]

I've always wanted to try good head cheese.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

wait a sec- the term sweetbreads apparently has more than one meaning- one being what i know as sweetbreads; calf or lamb thymus gland, and another being, well, balls. so which meaning are we talking about here?? thymus sweetbreads can be divine, dredged in flour, fried quickly, served with rich sauces, then i too can get a bit overenthusiastic about them, or they can indeed be too much, overcooked, tough, gamey. but i've never (knowingly) had the balls variery.

Actually I have never heard of testicles refered to as sweetbreads. I've only ever heard them refered to as "prairie oysters", "frys" or just straight up testicles.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I've always wanted to try good head cheese.

Headcheese is another thing where its either so good so as to be sublime or so bad as to make you want to curl up in a fetal position. I'm exaggerating a little, but quality really does vary wildly. I think boars head puts out a head cheese thats just ok.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Headcheese is another thing where its either so good so as to be sublime or so bad as to make you want to curl up in a fetal position. I'm exaggerating a little, but quality really does vary wildly. I think boars head puts out a head cheese thats just ok.

The German style is far superior to what I've eaten here in the US:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/01/snapshots-from-germany-sulze-head-cheese.html
Regards, GF.

 

[dstranger99]

Octopus & Moose Balls.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Together or seperately?

I have had a LOT of octopus, but I am starting to actually move away from it. I dont know if it is ethical to eat something that might very well be almost as smart as I am. Thats just the hippy dippy in me speaking though.

 

[bleme]

Judging something's intelligence by it's relative brain size is silly. Anything that gets caught in a cod fish trap, over and over and over again, can't be that smart.

It does have tasty brains though.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Not so much the size of its brain but what it has proven to be able to do. Like turn dials and pull levers in complex sequence to achieve goals.

 

[Goofynewfie]

Its camo ability alone is amazing, ive seen it match a patterned floor tile as well as learni.g to unscrew the lid on a jar to grt food just by watching it be done by another octopus

 

[liquiditynerd]

That and it's ability to pick world cup match winners!

 

[dstranger99]

What exactly does Octopus taste like (if it can be described) ? And what part do you eat ? You put hot sauce on it or anything ?.......