What did I cook this weekend.....

[DGibb]

Lots of smoke. Actually got 2 one going in charcoal side box and one in electric. experiment

I smoked a 13lb packer brisket for Memorial Day, and it turned out great. Just a few unsolicited tips -

1. Get it trimmed and dry brine 24-48 hours in advance
2. Rub it down at least 2 hours ahead of time and allow to come to room temp
3. Smoke either low & slow (225F for about 10-12 hrs) or hot & fast (300+ for 6 hrs)
4. When it hits internal temp of 160F, tightly wrap in double foil layer
5. When it hits internal temp of 203F, it is done
6. Rest in the foil wrapped in towels placed in a cooler for 2-3 hrs (or a 170F oven)
7. Slice against the grain

 

[ChefRex]

Eggplant rollatini, fat,View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1465251030.279419.jpg

 

[applescrap]

Sausage, mozzarella, and basil wood fired pizza.

Your italian cuisine is inspiring and brilliant. Any tips on getting a good crust like that?

 

[LakesideBrewing]

Your italian cuisine is inspiring and brilliant. Any tips on getting a good crust like that?

Caputo flour, slow (36 hours) rise, and a massively hot wood burning oven!

 

[JonM]

Used up the last of SWMBO's excellent homemade pesto made from homegrown basil. She makes a huge batch of pesto at the end of the growing season, then freezes it in mini-muffin tins so we get these little "pucks" of pesto.

Boil some pasta, drain it, and toss in a couple pucks, which melt instantly. Stir it up, top with sauteed zucchini and tomatoes (or whatever leftover veggies are in the fridge) and you've got a dynamite quick easy weeknight dinner.

 

[Remmy]

What coney dog.

Fat.

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[Yeastieboy]

I would likely put that coney inside of my mouth...

 

[mattmmille]

Caputo flour, slow (36 hours) rise, and a massively hot wood burning oven!

I wonder if a fermentation box would work for a slow rise on pizza dough? And what temp would be best? Hmmm.

 

[Einberger1]

Virginia surf and turf plan b. Grilled Smithfield Prime pork chop and some grilled top neck clams. Plan A was oysters, but they are out of season. First time I've grilled clams and the first time I've liked them outside of chowder. This will get made again!!View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1465599512.397473.jpg

 

[bob1852]

Camerones en Chipotle with fire roasted honey lime corn and adobo crema.

 

[mattmmille]

Camerones en Chipotle with fire roasted honey lime corn and adobo crema.

I would SO kill that plate! And I'm not even a big shrimp fan...but that looks damn skippy.

 

[Natdavis777]

Gonna shoot for Korean Beef Tacos Manana... Marinate the beef in the usually, but will mince some kimchi to add. Grill, then add some chopped cabbage with a celantro-lime cream... Pics to follow. This will be a first adventure.

 

[KCBrewer]

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cranberry jalapeño Jack cheese and wrapped in bacon with garlic rosemary potatoes on the side.

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[LakesideBrewing]

I wonder if a fermentation box would work for a slow rise on pizza dough? And what temp would be best? Hmmm.

I guess I was a little vague on the 'slow rise'.
I make my dough a few days in advance of making the pizza. I first make the dough and let it rise at room temp for a few hours. I then divide the dough into 12 ounce balls and put them into round, medium sized Tupperware. I put those into a 40 degree fridge for 24-36 hours. (I've gone longer, but the dough is very hard to work with.) A few hours before making the pizza I take the dough out of the fridge and keep it at room temp.

Also, I never roll out the dough, work it too hard, or stretch it too much. I gently stretch it by hand and place it on my peel.

Cheers!

 

[Staestc]

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cranberry jalapeño Jack cheese and wrapped in bacon with garlic rosemary potatoes on the side.

That's just gorgeous!!

 

[arnobg]

Grilled tuna and asparagus. Nice and rare just the way I like it.



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[Staestc]

I did not cook tonight. Well, I grilled some burgers and sausages, but did not really cook. I did however make a great deal of progress building a coffee table height base for my Chili's table top that my daughter found and gave me for Father's Day! It's upside down in a test fit. I'll glue it all up in the morning.
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[bob1852]

Fish tacos - beer battered (home brewed mild) *******, pickled onions, cabbage, mango pico de gallo, and chipotle crema.

 

[Elkobrewer]

3:30am here and the Brisket is ready to go in the smoker

 

[Yeastieboy]

3:30am here and the Brisket is ready to go in the smoker

Bet she's crusting up real nice 'bout now!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Big veggie and Swiss omelet for two... Sunday brunch.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Omelet folded.

 

[applescrap]

Cant believe im posting this but am for the families out there. Easy, quick, and cheap to make. Cheeseburger pie. That's ground sirloin but any hamburger will do and you can also sneak vegetables into the meat.

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[schematix]

Surf and turf.

Real dry scallops. 60 seconds in a smokin hot pan, then flipped for another 30 seconds.

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[Hoppy2bmerry]

Roasted a turkey on the grill.

 

[ChefRex]

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[ChefRex]

Surf and turf.

Real dry scallops. 60 seconds in a smokin hot pan, then flipped for another 30 seconds.

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Love! Spoiled as I live by the coast, must be a treat for you

 

[applescrap]

Pressure cooked a piece of pork shoulder in 45 minutes. I am so shocked at how good it is. Using mattmmille suggestion I'm going to save the fat and juice to make posole.

 

[Staestc]

Omelet folded.

Looking good!

 

[Staestc]

Cant believe im posting this but am for the families out there. Easy, quick, and cheap to make. Cheeseburger pie. That's ground sirloin but any hamburger will do and you can also sneak vegetables into the meat.

I can believe you are posting it! It looks fantastic!