What did I cook this weekend.....

[passedpawn]

Stuffed smoked pork tenderloin.

Man, I've got to do that. Are there cranberries in that stuffing?

 

[adiochiro3]

Man, I've got to do that. Are there cranberries in that stuffing?

Glad you like the idea. Yes, those are dried, chopped cranberries. I use a basic corn bread stuffing recipe out of Better Homes & Garden cookbook and just add the cranberries. Adds a really great dimension.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Stuffed smoked pork tenderloin. First, I "unrolled" the tenderloin into a flat, thin rectangle.

Then I spread a layer of homemade corn bread stuffing onto the loin...

Roll it up and tie it (with SWMBO's help)...

Smoke for about 3 hours until internal temp hits 165F...

Slice and serve with homemade apple sauce!

A big hit for the family!

That's awesome on so many levels, I think I need a towel.
Regards, GF.

 

[Homercidal]

Oh you will love it! Use good honey....

I usually make it every year, but I didn't get around to it this year. I'm missing it, but my health is thanking me for it. I can't seem to leave the stuff alone when I have it in the house.

It turned out great! Well, it LOOKS great anyway! I haven't tried it yet. I bought a bag of pistachios, but when I went to make it I noticed the recipe called for 16 ounces of nuts, and the bag was only 6 ounces. I must have misread the bag at the store.

So I substituted the remainder with hazelnuts. My wife doesn't care for walnuts, so that's what I went with. We'll see.

After baking and pouring the sugar solution on top it looks fantastic!

And all of these pictures of pork tenderloins are making me hungry! I am going to microwave some leftover "chicken drumsticks" (Chopped meat, formed and pressed into the shape of small drumsticks with the worst BBQ sauce I've ever had). Leftovers from my mom's Xmas party. They aren't all that good, comparatively speaking, but still better than starving...

 

[Melana]

It turned out great! Well, it LOOKS great anyway! I haven't tried it yet. I bought a bag of pistachios, but when I went to make it I noticed the recipe called for 16 ounces of nuts, and the bag was only 6 ounces. I must have misread the bag at the store.

So I substituted the remainder with hazelnuts. My wife doesn't care for walnuts, so that's what I went with. We'll see.

After baking and pouring the sugar solution on top it looks fantastic!

And all of these pictures of pork tenderloins are making me hungry! I am going to microwave some leftover "chicken drumsticks" (Chopped meat, formed and pressed into the shape of small drumsticks with the worst BBQ sauce I've ever had). Leftovers from my mom's Xmas party. They aren't all that good, comparatively speaking, but still better than starving...

Pics?

 

[Homercidal]

Pics?

Later, baby.

 

[unionrdr]

I've butterflied pork center loins & stuffed then with cornbread stuffing for the pit. But never used chopped cranberries. Looks interesting. And that slight blush of pink had to make it melt in your mouth tender!

 

[Stauffbier]

It turned out great! Well, it LOOKS great anyway! I haven't tried it yet. I bought a bag of pistachios, but when I went to make it I noticed the recipe called for 16 ounces of nuts, and the bag was only 6 ounces. I must have misread the bag at the store.

So I substituted the remainder with hazelnuts. My wife doesn't care for walnuts, so that's what I went with. We'll see.

After baking and pouring the sugar solution on top it looks fantastic!

And all of these pictures of pork tenderloins are making me hungry! I am going to microwave some leftover "chicken drumsticks" (Chopped meat, formed and pressed into the shape of small drumsticks with the worst BBQ sauce I've ever had). Leftovers from my mom's Xmas party. They aren't all that good, comparatively speaking, but still better than starving...

It sounds delicious. You can't go wrong with the hazelnuts in the mix. I typically use at least 3 types of nuts in mine. Did you use any rose water or orange blossom water in the nut mixture?

 

[Subsailor]

Stuffed smoked pork tenderloin. First, I "unrolled" the tenderloin into a flat, thin rectangle.

Then I spread a layer of homemade corn bread stuffing onto the loin...

Roll it up and tie it (with SWMBO's help)...

Smoke for about 3 hours until internal temp hits 165F...

Slice and serve with homemade apple sauce!

A big hit for the family!

That looks absolutely delicious!
When I was early in the Navy, Just made Supervisor, they gave me a technican, he was Puerto Rican and this is a slight variation of his Mother's recipe for Pork Loin stuffed with Mashed Green Plantains(Mofongo)

Roast Pork Stuffed with Green Mashed Plantains

*Special Note: If you have a nice piece of skin save it and season it to wrap the roast in.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Part 1 – The Roast
14-16 cloves of garlic
6tbsp of white vinegar
¼C of olive oil
3tbsp of oregano
2tbsp of fresh ground black pepper
½tsp of salt for every pound of meat or to taste
My Addition: half of a medium white or yellow onion
Take the above ingredients and blend to a paste. If it is too dry, add a little more oil and vinegar.

After you have rinsed and pat-dried your pork, “butterfly it” and season well with the paste inside and out. *Save some seasoning for the skin!

Part 2 – Mofongo
3 green plantains – cut in 1” rounds – fry until golden and drain
3 garlic cloves
½C of chicken broth
Salt/Pepper to taste
My Addition: Small bunch of Cilantro
Large splash of olive oil
My Addition - couple splashes of Lime Juice and a splash of Rum
Small bag of pork crackling or ½lb of fresh pork skin (chicharron) (if you don’t have any skin, My Addition: use crispy bacon)
Put all ingredients into your blender and pulse until it all comes together, you're making a paste. Place mofongo stuffing in center of butterflied roast roll it up and tie it.

*Take seasoned skin and place on top of roast.

Cover roast with aluminum foil and cook for 3 hours, then uncover and baste. Cook for the remainder of time until when you puncture it and the juices run clear.
Rule: 35 minutes at 350 F per pound of pork.

Let rest 15 minutes and slice and serve with Caribbean black beans and rice.

 

[Dan]

That looks absolutely delicious!
When I was early in the Navy, Just made Supervisor, they gave me a technican, he was Puerto Rican and this is a slight variation of his Mother's recipe for Pork Loin stuffed with Mashed Green Plantains(Mofongo)

Roast Pork Stuffed with Green Mashed Plantains

*Special Note: If you have a nice piece of skin save it and season it to wrap the roast in.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Part 1 – The Roast
14-16 cloves of garlic
6tbsp of white vinegar
¼C of olive oil
3tbsp of oregano
2tbsp of fresh ground black pepper
½tsp of salt for every pound of meat or to taste
My Addition: half of a medium white or yellow onion
Take the above ingredients and blend to a paste. If it is too dry, add a little more oil and vinegar.

After you have rinsed and pat-dried your pork, “butterfly it” and season well with the paste inside and out. *Save some seasoning for the skin!

Part 2 – Mofongo
3 green plantains – cut in 1” rounds – fry until golden and drain
3 garlic cloves
½C of chicken broth
Salt/Pepper to taste
My Addition: Small bunch of Cilantro
Large splash of olive oil
My Addition - couple splashes of Lime Juice and a splash of Rum
Small bag of pork crackling or ½lb of fresh pork skin (chicharron) (if you don’t have any skin, My Addition: use crispy bacon)
Put all ingredients into your blender and pulse until it all comes together, you're making a paste. Place mofongo stuffing in center of butterflied roast roll it up and tie it.

*Take seasoned skin and place on top of roast.

Cover roast with aluminum foil and cook for 3 hours, then uncover and baste. Cook for the remainder of time until when you puncture it and the juices run clear.
Rule: 35 minutes at 350 F per pound of pork.

Let rest 15 minutes and slice and serve with Caribbean black beans and rice.

SubSailior. That sounds delicious. Can't wait till I get settled back on to my own kitchen again. Many great recipes on this thread and this is one I can't wait to try. My wife will love it too!

 

[Dan]

I hope to be posting my wife's Ozoni soup recipe soon. I asked her to take pics of all the ingredients and of the final product.

Her family makes it every year for New Years.

Japanese roots it's grounded in. I have no idea if this soup is legitimate Japanese soup but I'm positive started out that way generations ago.

There are a variety of roots in the mix. All very fibrous. Believe me. It will give your innards a good cleaning out. Perfect way to start a new year! 😊😊

I'll post with pics soon as I can.

 

[Dan]

To name a few

Konbu, chicken, stock, lotus root or hasu, araimo or japanese potato, dashi konbu, carrots, gobo, fishcake, takenoku or bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, mizuna, mochi.

Dang if I know what each of those are. Lot of roots, some seaweeds, chicken stock (I would have thought fish stock more original). Smells up the house something awful but in the end tastes pretty good and the next few days bowel movements will be a grand symphony orchestra. But you'll feel great!

 

[Dan]

I'd like to tell you all about mochi pounding. Truly is a family day of pounding sweet rice into a mush and then making desserts out of it. This to my wife's Japanese heritage family is pure comfort food. To me? Not so much. If I wasn't who I am I wouldn't ever even give it a try but since marriage is much about compromises. I give this a fair shot.

 

[Melana]

Mochi pounding sounds almost dirty...

 

[Dan]

Mochi pounding sounds almost dirty...

I like the way your mind works but alas mochi pounding is just work.

 

[MarcusKillion]

I'd like to tell you all about mochi pounding. Truly is a family day of pounding sweet rice into a mush and then making desserts out of it. This to my wife's Japanese heritage family is pure comfort food. To me? Not so much. If I wasn't who I am I wouldn't ever even give it a try but since marriage is much about compromises. I give this a fair shot.

glad I am not married . that pounding looks like a lot of work .

 

[MarcusKillion]

I cooked chocolate covered bacon . topped some with pecan and some with coconut .

 

[DFHEK]

General Tzos chicken made yesterday. Baked mac and cheese today with a Crispy Shredded beef planned for tomorrow!

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

glad i am not married . That pounding looks like a lot of work .

twss!

 

[Melana]

glad I am not married . that pounding looks like a lot of work .

Those are the best kind!

 

[Tamarlane]

Tonight I picked up half a pernil and decided to try my hand at some carnitas (pork tacos). First time making these, came out great.

 

[bigjohnmilford]

^
They sure look good.

 

[Melana]

On the way onto the grill... Butterflied pork loin stuffed with apples and cornbread stuffing (thanks guys for the idea).... It's about 125 now so we have a way to go... The rain isn't helping the grill any tonight.

 

[ChefRex]

On the way onto the grill... Butterflied pork loin stuffed with apples and cornbread stuffing (thanks guys for the idea).... It's about 125 now so we have a way to go... The rain isn't helping the grill any tonight.
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I've been contemplating this also, when you hear a knock it will just be me, I'll have pizza!

 

[Melana]

Come on up!

 

[Melana]

And.... Done

 

[Stauffbier]

This thread is awesome! Everything that you all post looks so good!!

I'm gettin' my grill on! Chicken breasts, kielbasa, and a bunch of veggies. All soaked in a marinade made with homebrewed brown ale.

 

[passedpawn]

3 racks of baby backs and 3 pork butts tonight. Sorry, no pics.

 

[bob1852]

Grilled elk loin steak, parmesan need potato "fries", and broccoli.

 

[ChefRex]

I need to reconnect with some kill those innocent little animal walking though the woods people, I need some Elk on my plate!