What did I cook this weekend.....

[betarhoalphadelta]

Did another couple of tri-tips, sous vide, for myself and the in-laws.

Unfortunately, no pics.

Process:
Rubbed with worcestershire sauce & mustard.
Added rub of 2 pts turbinado sugar, 2 pts kosher salt, 2 pts fine ground pepper, 2 pts powdered garlic, 2 pts powdered onion, and 1 pt equal mix of ancho/chipotle/cayenne chile powders.
Vacuum sealed Saturday morning, into the fridge.
Saturday night, ~7:30 PM, into the sous vide bath at 131 degrees.
Sunday ~12 PM, increase temp to 135 degrees
Sunday 4:40 PM, pull them out, onto a mildly warm grill, seared heavily with the torch, and sliced.

Rave reviews...

 

[gratus fermentatio]

You guys are making some truly AWESOME food! I made beer boiled stadium brats (boiled in Moose Drool), along with some little red taters & brussels sprouts. Served up with a wedge of extra sharp cheddar on the side, cold, crisp kraut (with caraway seed), and lingonberry preserves for the brats & a spinach/kale salad. Washed it down with more Moose Drool; I was a happy camper.
Regards, GF.

 

[mcbaumannerb]

One thing I miss from living in the Midwest is having great brats (especially from Bucyrus) always available.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

One thing I miss from living in the Midwest is having great brats (especially from Bucyrus) always available.

Same here. Old Wisconsin brand makes a firly good fest brat, but no lcl stores carry that brand. There's 1 guy in town who makes some really good brats, but but all I had on hand was the Johnsonvilles.

I really miss the true fest wurst & the Nurnberger wurst I got in Germany, haven't found anything stateside that can compare; but this place does look & sound like a viable option: https://www.bavariasausage.com/
I haven't tried their stuff yet, but I think will place an order in the next week or two.
Regards, GF.

 

[Homercidal]

This weekend I made a Creamy Chicken Asparagus soup.

Fry half a pack of bacon
Sweat 1 onion and some garlic in the bacon grease
Add flour to onion to absorb the grease and fry a couple of minutes turning often
add 4 cups chicken stock a little at a time to the onion and flour mixture mixing to integrate
Once boiling add 1-2 cups heavy cream
pan fry chicken breast
chop asparagus into manageable sizes for steaming. Steam all but the tips until very soft. Steam tips enough to soften without making them fall apart.
Dice chicken and add to stock
Chop bacon and add to stock
Puree asparagus stalks and add to stock
Reheat soup and add asparagus tips
salt and pepper to taste

I used 2 bunches of asparagus. This is one of those cooking by eyeball recipes.

 

[ChuckO]

You guys are killing me.... Me without my kitchen

How did you misplace your kitchen?

 

[DrunkleJon]

Same here. Old Wisconsin brand makes a firly good fest brat, but no lcl stores carry that brand. There's 1 guy in town who makes some really good brats, but but all I had on hand was the Johnsonvilles.

I really miss the true fest wurst & the Nurnberger wurst I got in Germany, haven't found anything stateside that can compare; but this place does look & sound like a viable option: https://www.bavariasausage.com/
I haven't tried their stuff yet, but I think will place an order in the next week or two.
Regards, GF.

Not to rub it in (too much) but I am lucky to be down the street from here. https://www.germangourmet.com. When I first saw the place I wondered how it was open so long, but my god! So much delicious sausage and other deli meats. Not to mention everything else. I think I will need to buy a bunch of sausages to grill up this weekend.

 

[MarcusKillion]

How did you misplace your kitchen?

you know how it is when you brew a good batch and just can not stop drinking until you you can not pick up a bottle any longer . Then you forget where you parked your car and where you left your kitchen

 

[MarcusKillion]

BACON!
Made a quick panini with aged gouda, why's my arm numb?

that looks really good .
My question is .. what the heck is a panini and a gouda ?

 

[BUCKNUTS]

BACON! why's my arm numb?

Chew an aspirin chef it'll be alright.

 

[ChefRex]

that looks really good .
My question is .. what the heck is a panini and a gouda ?

Both absolute goodness

 

[passedpawn]

Delicious scallops. I'd like to be - under the sea - in an octopus's garden in the shade. She'd be raising scallops. I'd be moving in. Mmmm.

 

[banesong]

Jarred up some kraut today. Then grilled some brats and made bacon & sausage wrapped jalapenos stuffed with asadero cheese.

Umm....
I Think I just wet myself with excitement. Off to find bacon and jalapenos.

Not to rub it in (too much) but I am lucky to be down the street from here. https://www.germangourmet.com. When I first saw the place I wondered how it was open so long, but my god! So much delicious sausage and other deli meats. Not to mention everything else. I think I will need to buy a bunch of sausages to grill up this weekend.

It had been to long since I have been to the German gourmet. Used to go occasionally when they were in Falls Church, but misplaced then when they moved. Hmmm... Sense a weekend plan starting to form.

 

[BUCKNUTS]

I'm in the mood for bacon and scallops now. Bacon wrapped scallops this weekend maybe.

 

[DrunkleJon]

that looks really good .
My question is .. what the heck is a panini and a gouda ?

Gouda is a Cheezy and Panini's are nothing but Goodness, therefore it must be CheezyGoodness's kid or new trolling screen name?

It had been to long since I have been to the German gourmet. Used to go occasionally when they were in Falls Church, but misplaced then when they moved. Hmmm... Sense a weekend plan starting to form.

Doo Eeet! on Columbia Pike near where it crosses King Street (Rt 7), right near the Pollo Campanero (Pollos Hermanos). Only problem is they close so darn early at 7 pm.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Not to rub it in (too much) but I am lucky to be down the street from here. https://www.germangourmet.com. When I first saw the place I wondered how it was open so long, but my god! So much delicious sausage and other deli meats. Not to mention everything else. I think I will need to buy a bunch of sausages to grill up this weekend.

You east coast guys get all the good imports!
Seriously tho, I'm going to have to explore that site & maybe place an order, doesn't look like they offer beer online tho & that's a cryin' shame; I saw Tucher in the pics of their shop & it's been a looooooong time since I had one of those!
Thanks for posting the link!
Regards, GF.

 

[DrunkleJon]

You east coast guys get all the good imports!
Seriously tho, I'm going to have to explore that site & maybe place an order, doesn't look like they offer beer online tho & that's a cryin' shame; I saw Tucher in the pics of their shop & it's been a looooooong time since I had one of those!
Thanks for posting the link!
Regards, GF.

We got a really good Italian Store as well. but you all do have some great brewerys and beers available that we cant get here yet. Maybe that makes us even.

Going to have to pick up a bottle or 3, and could prolly send you some if you wanted.

 

[Melana]

How did you misplace your kitchen?

I'm out of state working.

 

[geek_chaser]

Grape leaves and baklava. And today im going to make manderine chicken and noodles and green tea cake

 

[Hello]

Actually last night. Grilled out a chicken breast, first time I didn't grill it until it was chicken leather, and a couple chicken jalapeño sausages (damn good) and pan sautéed brussels sprouts.

 

[Subsailor]

Alaskan Shrimp we did as Coconut Shrimp in coconut oil
Lightly smoked Alaska Razor Clams
Baby Lima Beans in Bacon Grease and Bacon pieces.
Store bought Sourdough, haven't got around to baking our own bread yet.
I drank Hennepin Farmhouse Saison by Ommegang and my Wife drank Bear Creek Winery Pomegranate Wine.

Sorry, I don't take pictures. My wife has a camera and an iPod that takes good pictures but I never get her to take any of what we are eating. What few pictures on any thread I have posted were taken by her or us together on road trips.

 

[passedpawn]

Alaskan Shrimp we did as Coconut Shrimp in coconut oil
Lightly smoked Alaska Razor Clams
Baby Lima Beans in Bacon Grease and Bacon pieces.
Store bought Sourdough, haven't got around to baking our own bread yet.
I drank Hennepin Farmhouse Saison by Ommegang and my Wife drank Bear Creek Winery Pomegranate Wine.

Sorry, I don't take pictures. My wife has a camera and an iPod that takes good pictures but I never get her to take any of what we are eating. What few pictures on any thread I have posted were taken by her or us together on road trips.

Sounds like a meal I would love.

Pictures are a hassle, but when I don't take them I am pissed at myself later. This started with our kids, where we would neglect the camera and lose the memories. I know better now, even though I look like a fool taking pictures of my food.

Besides, this thread is so much better with pics!

 

[ChefRex]

Made this tonight, quick meal with great flavors. No picture as mine wasn't as pretty as theirs.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sweet-Potatoes-with-Cuban-Style-Beef-Picadillo-51203840

 

[dan6310]

I finished up leftovers of a Cioppino I made last last night. Just as good tonight as last night.



Dan6310

 

[DrunkleJon]

Tonight I grilled up 3 Ribeyes. I know its not the weekend, but the compliments I got were so amazing I really wish I had taken pictures. Medium rare and delicious, likened to that at the really expensive restaurants and I got em for under $8/lb

 

[bob1852]

Made scallop ceviche and raspberry/mango/habanero salsa.

 

[ChefRex]

Made scallop ceviche and raspberry/mango/habanero salsa.

Love ceviche, need to do some soon.

 

[Subsailor]

Sounds like a meal I would love.

Pictures are a hassle, but when I don't take them I am pissed at myself later. This started with our kids, where we would neglect the camera and lose the memories. I know better now, even though I look like a fool taking pictures of my food.

Besides, this thread is so much better with pics!

It's all seafood our friends (shrimp) and us (clams) harvested last summer. I told my Wife that it would be better to take pictures before we eat everything so I can put them on the thread and we are going to try to do better. Because I have to agree, descriptions are nice and can generate a little salivating but photos really get the tummy to rumbling!

 

[banesong]

Doo Eeet! on Columbia Pike near where it crosses King Street (Rt 7), right near the Pollo Campanero (Pollos Hermanos). Only problem is they close so darn early at 7 pm.

I think it will happen soon.

Actually last night. Grilled out a chicken breast, first time I didn't grill it until it was chicken leather, and a couple chicken jalapeño sausages (damn good) and pan sautéed brussels sprouts.

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We roast cauliflowerin the oven. Verrrry yummy.

 

[ChefRex]

Actually last night. Grilled out a chicken breast, first time I didn't grill it until it was chicken leather, and a couple chicken jalapeño sausages (damn good) and pan sautéed brussels sprouts.

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Ever try brining your chicken? Works wonders on breast , not too shabby on pork chops either.
Brussels sprouts rock, cut them in half a little oil, cut half down till they brown, onion, a little this a little that:rockin: