What did I cook this weekend.....

[OleBrewing]

Was a late night. Butchering a deer so sides were minimal. Backstrap, back loin or what ever you call it in your area.

 

[Temptd2]

Was a late night. Butchering a deer so sides were minimal. Backstrap, back loin or what ever you call it in your area.

Cooked perfectly too! Made my mouth water.

 

[Rish]

Served with cornbread

Y'all don't put sugar in it do you?

 

[Erik the Anglophile]

Y'all don't put sugar in it do you?

Heck no, it's dinner not dessert..

 

[VApatriot]

I started brining pork chops for the very first time about 2 months ago. My wife and I both agree, they're way better no matter if using boneless or bone-in, no matter how you cook them. Making pecan crusted boneless loin chops for dinner, will brine them for ~ 2-4 hours. Not sure if the rosemary is necessary but we have it growing in our kitchen garden so why not. Highly recommend if you like pork chops and would probably work well for pork tenderloin as well.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/pork-chop-brine/

 

[Oldskewl]

I agree with you. That is always how I do my bone in thick chops. Similar brine but no herbs and mustard powder added. Just don't brine too long or it turns out like bacon. Around 2 hours for my recipe is the sweet spot.

 

[OleBrewing]

Cooked perfectly too! Made my mouth water.

thermo pen works great. never used to use one. But now I only buy on sale meat from the store and was getting into too many varieties of cuts that cook differently. so, the 12 bucks is worth it.

 

[Oldskewl]

^Thermopen for $12?? Thats a deal.

 

[Temptd2]

Yesterday I cooked and canned cranberry jalapeno sauce. Got 4 pints and 13 half pints plus about a cup or so for the fridge. Good stuff!

 

[Closet Fermenter]

One of my favorites. Just because so many folks abohr it doesn’t bother me; just means more for me!

Beef liver and onions to be served over rice with homegrown green beans on the side. In addition, I will be cooking up a cake of Southern cornbread, (no sugar!!) to go with it. I bought a 25# sack of plain White cornmeal directly from the mill yesterday.

I don’t buy liver in the store; you have no idea what that liver has been through. My liver comes only from the folks that I know who raised the “liver donor” on their farm.

Can’t wait to dive into this!

 

[Temptd2]

I've never tried it that way, only panfried in plenty of bacon grease til perfectly done, with some caramelized onions and some bacon. That looks good, I'd certainly give it a whirl!

 

[Closet Fermenter]

I've never tried it that way, only panfried in plenty of bacon grease til perfectly done, with some caramelized onions and some bacon. That looks good, I'd certainly give it a whirl!

Not a lot of difference; I cooked up my bacon first, and removed it from the pan. Then I tossed in the onions until they were well cooked. I cut up the bacon and added it back. Then I put a couple tablespoons of flour in a jar with about a cup of water, shook it up thoroughly, and added as stirring to make a good gravy. My mom taught me to do it this way. I’ve had it the other way before, but I do prefer this way.

 

[Bramling Cross]

Not a lot of difference; I cooked up my bacon first, and removed it from the pan. Then I tossed in the onions until they were well cooked. I cut up the bacon and added it back. Then I put a couple tablespoons of flour in a jar with about a cup of water, shook it up thoroughly, and added as stirring to make a good gravy. My mom taught me to do it this way. I’ve had it the other way before, but I do prefer this way.

I really like that idea about shaking it in a Ball jar. That's how I make my pancake batter, I'm ashamed of not having thought of that for flour slurries.

Thanks for that!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Instant Pho with add ins of pork, baby bok Choy, shiitake, carrots and green onion.

 

[brewbama]

Roast Beef dinner

 

[corkybstewart]

I'm not sure why but we're loading up on New Mexico style favorites. I used half of a tri tip for steak fajitas. My wife used the other half for pot roast but screwed up bigly. She salvaged the meat and I made a decent chili con carne with a variety of dried peppers I keep on hand. Barkers,. anchos, guajillos and basic chile powders. Tonight was gonna be tacos my style but neither of us was hungry. But it is ready for tomorrow's dinner.

 

[BongoYodeler]

 

[day_trippr]

Spatchcocked bird. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Started off with these and eggs for brunch.

Oven roasted because if was too. Old and rainy to use the grill.

Roasted veggies, baked yam, rutabaga, creamed boiling onions, mash and dressing with gravy, last but not least the juicy turkey. I hope yours was enjoyable.

 

[wootz001]

Rotisserie Turkey

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Dim Sum dumplings

 

[Erik the Anglophile]

Cooking up some sort of Cajun-ish inspired pork roast stew atm.

 

[AzOr]

Spatchcocked, brined and smoked turkey. Always comes out tasty. Several guests who had never had smoked turkey were really impressed. Very little leftovers.
Side note- I won the Inkbird bbq pro on this forum several years ago. This thing rocks. Not overly complicated and does what it’s supposed to. If this thing got lost, broken or stolen, I wouldn’t hesitate to get another. There are fancier wireless models out there but this works for me.

 

[Temptd2]

Everyone's stuff looks amazing!

We shared with friends, they brought a small low-sugar ham, white wine, and a dozen deviled eggs (for 4 of us!); we made a 12 pound oven-roasted turkey, mashed cauliflower (we all eat on the Keto side of things), keto gravy, dressing made with real sourdough bread, butternut squash/turnip gratin, cranberry jalapeño sauce, and by request of KOTC we had strawberry shortcakes for dessert.

Yesterday I cooked up the turkey carcass and then canned it, got 10 pints plus for the freezer, the last quart. I have two digital electric canners and they do 5 pints each at a time, which left that last quart; too much trouble to run the canner again for just 2 more pints.

And a good time was had by all!

 

[BongoYodeler]

A couple nights ago. Cavatelli with evoo/butter, shrimp, fresh broccoli and mushrooms, lots of garlic, and a sprinkle of pecorino romano.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Lamb chops, last Tuesday.

Beef and bean chili with chips, cheese and sour cream.

 

[corkybstewart]

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Lamb chops, last Tuesday.View attachment 864105
Beef and bean chili with chips, cheese and sour cream.

I love the lamb chops. Perfect color.

 

[beermanpete]

We made a turkey pot pie with buttermilk biscuit topping. Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and homemade turkey stock from the bones.

 

[corkybstewart]

Fish tacos, New Mexico style. One good Hatch chile completely changes a csbbage/corn taco topping.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Big soup plate of turkey noodle soup with a slice of homemade sourdough marble rye. Perfect quick dinner on a cold brew day yesterday.
Tonight a grass fed NY strip home fries and broccoli.