What did I cook this weekend.....

[TwistedGray]

Chops

 

[JB_Brewing2]

Chops
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Oh man, that pork chop has my stomach yearning for one! Nice!!!

 

[S-Met]

Chops
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The greens look good too, swiss chard?

 

[TwistedGray]

The greens look good too, swiss chard?

Just kale, tomato and some scallions.

 

[TwistedGray]

Oh man, that pork chop has my stomach yearning for one! Nice!!!

Thanks; my wife is better than I at this chop game. She introduced me to bringing...takes them to the next level.

 

[applescrap]

For chilli try that mexican red powder. It makes the chilli a little brighter red and I think the flavor is better. I know I keep going on about those burritos but wow oh wow are they good. Cheap and easy to make too. Going to make another batch of them and the breakfast caddie muffins today!

 

[Staestc]

For chilli try that mexican red powder. It makes the chilli a little brighter red and I think the flavor is better. I know I keep going on about those burritos but wow oh wow are they good. Cheap and easy to make too. Going to make another batch of them and the breakfast caddie muffins today!

Are you talking about Achiote (annatto)?

 

[Staestc]

Big pot of a very meaty spaghetti sauce recipe last night and made tiramisu but don't have a picture of it served.

 

[passedpawn]

10# of Andouille sausage, for the superbowl. I smoke them the day after I stuff them, so they can be eaten cold later (in fact, I cut them in slices for cheese trays). Most get frozen.

Also, 10# of Brats. I chopped up frozen butter and put it in the Brats. This was super awesome. If you look closely, you might see yellow chunks.

I know I should have a plated shot, but I was busy hosting a party and never did it, and now they are all in the freezer.

 

[applescrap]

Sorry, new mexican that is. I am talking about new mexican red chilli. I know you are more familiar with chillis than me but for the good of the cause I can atest it makes great chilli. Embarrassed to say I stopped using the dried ristras. So easy to use powder. But the full dried make killer enchiladas. I know of different enchilada traditions if anyone is interested. I was taught by Mexican grandmothers. Regardless of how they are assembled this sauce is used.

Muffins came out good. Not as good as the last batch with smoked ham. The burritos came out great too. Super happy to have breakfast. Made taco salad for dinner so to speak. We were supposed to have tacos but I started craving this. Put doritos and some scoops on a plate with ground beef, sliced tillamook cheese, lettuce, sour cream, homemade guac, homemade jalopeno hot sauce and pace salsa. The doritos were so good. The quac was excellent, made in thai mortar with fresh lime zest, sliced onion, sliced jalopeno, salt, olive oil, lime juice a d avocados.

Are you talking about Achiote (annatto)?

 

[TwistedGray]

While I'm over here like check out this popcorn I made...

 

[passedpawn]

While I'm over here like check out this popcorn I made...
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How is the result? We eat plenty of popcorn here. I use a whirleypop.

 

[TwistedGray]

How is the result? We eat plenty of popcorn here. I use a whirleypop.

Admittingly I was skeptical, but I do enjoy this over the air popper we had. These kernels though are great...part of our Rancho Gordo shipment.

 

[passedpawn]

Admittingly I was skeptical, but I do enjoy this over the air popper we had. These kernels though are great...part of our Rancho Gordo shipment.

Rancho Gordo? Is that some sort of meal-by-mail service?

 

[Staestc]

Rancho Gordo? Is that some sort of meal-by-mail service?

They are an heirloom bean and grain company. Very interesting story, outstanding products. I've gotten beans, hominy, and some other stuff from them and just loved them all. Did not know about the popcorn, but will give that a try too!

 

[TwistedGray]

Rancho Gordo? Is that some sort of meal-by-mail service?

What he ^ said...pretty reasonably priced, too, but you have to have a hell of a lot of interest in beans. We have probably 15 different varieties now, and we have only got the same type once (Midnight black beans). Anyways, if you like beans you will enjoy the Rancho : )

 

[Temptd2]

Back when we ate beans I LOVED Rancho Gordo's offerings. Their borlotti (cranberry) beans are unequaled IMHO and everything I ever got from them was excellent. The beans are VERY CLEAN when you get them too - never found a rock or dirty clump in any of them and few broken beans either. They're more expensive than your average supermarket bean but SO worth it!

A little sad that we don't eat them now but that's life! Keto prevails!

 

[TwistedGray]

Back when we ate beans I LOVED Rancho Gordo's offerings. Their borlotti (cranberry) beans are unequaled IMHO and everything I ever got from them was excellent. The beans are VERY CLEAN when you get them too - never found a rock or dirty clump in any of them and few broken beans either. They're more expensive than your average supermarket bean but SO worth it!

A little sad that we don't eat them now but that's life! Keto prevails!

I used some of those cranberry beans in my chili recently .. the cow looking ones are good, too, as are the big white beast...those are my fave so far.

 

[Staestc]

Okay, you follks have flung a Rancho Gordo craving on me. Now have 2 of the domingo rojo bags, 1 vaquero, 2 midnight black, and 1 cranberry on the way, along with a bottle of their hot sauce. They don't have the hominy I used to get for Pozole anymore, but I still have one bag left.

P.S. Went back and looked again, and they do still have the White Corne Hominy!

 

[TwistedGray]

Here's our stash and my fave so far.

 

[bleme]

Here's our stash and my fave so far.
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How viable a seed are they?

 

[TwistedGray]

How viable a seed are they?

*scratches head* what?

 

[bleme]

*scratches head* what?

Can you plant them and grow your own beans?

 

[TwistedGray]

Can you plant them and grow your own beans?

OoOOooOooOOoOo, I dunno

 

[S-Met]

Here's our stash and my fave so far.
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Is there a cdc alert on those beans?

 

[eric19312]

Back when we ate beans I LOVED Rancho Gordo's offerings. Their borlotti (cranberry) beans are unequaled IMHO and everything I ever got from them was excellent. The beans are VERY CLEAN when you get them too - never found a rock or dirty clump in any of them and few broken beans either. They're more expensive than your average supermarket bean but SO worth it!

A little sad that we don't eat them now but that's life! Keto prevails!

Yah. I miss beans more than bread now. I’d absolutely be ordering from these guys if I was on any other diet.

 

[Staestc]

Here's our stash and my fave so far.
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I've gotta get some Royal Corona next time I order. Those sound amazing! Any recipes you particularly like with them?

 

[TwistedGray]

I've gotta get some Royal Corona next time I order. Those sound amazing! Any recipes you particularly like with them?

I like to just toss them in a vinaigrette and eat as a side. They're very creamy in texture...very good on their own with just a little oil, salt, and pepper, too.

 

[bleme]

OoOOooOooOOoOo, I dunno

I actually found the answer on their FAQ. Great that they don't radiate their beans like some in the grocery.

Can I plant the beans you sell?
You can and we’re always flattered when people do. We know of one commercial farmer that actually built his seed stock from our retail bags! It’s best to plant the beans as soon as your soil is warm, after your last frost.

Please note: we sell the beans as food, and while you can plant them and have great success in the garden, we make no guarantees about germination and we can’t offer any support in growing them. We just don’t have the manpower, and the requirements vary by region. Your best bet is to contact your local Master Gardeners association. We also have a Google Group called Bean Buddies where members can ask and answer questions about growing. Membership is free, and each spring we send beans to members interested in trying them out in their gardens.

 

[Staestc]

I actually found the answer on their FAQ. Great that they don't radiate their beans like some in the grocery.

That's cool. Really like this company!