Re: The Cooking Thread - Paleo - Baking - Grilling - Q - Sushi - Whatcha got?

[The Pantry]

Looked at that brand. Had good reviews but I don't want cookware made of aluminum.

I hear you, next time I am going with either platinum, titanium, or maybe carbon fiber.

btw...mock if you want but aluminum and I have a history of not getting along.

Little over 25 years ago started developing pain in my left shoulder. Didn't worry about it much because I'm right-handed. Got progressively worse over the next year and a half to the point I couldn't raise my left arm from my side to even 90°. Chiropractor I was seeing was no help...performed excruciatingly painful adjustments, yanking up on my left elbow while it was at my side.

Ran into a naturopathic doctor...long story. He diagnosed my issue in less than a minute without any fancy equipment or tests, free of charge. Said I likely had a benign tumor in the shoulder. Told me to quit using antiperspirants (main ingredient in all antiperspirants is aluminum oxide). It worked. 3-4 months later my left shoulder was pain-free and back to normal operating range. Been using only deodorants ever since and shoulder is still fine. I recommend quitting antiperspirants to all, especially anyone experiencing shoulder pain.

As far as cookware, will never chance aluminum again, coated or not.

[Watch Out Pylon!]

Got away for an extended weekend on the Thornapple river. Hauled the smoker with us. Smoked a pork belly and tri-tip. Fucking excellent. I have yet to have a less than stellar experience smoking meat. Should have let the tri-tip rest a bit longer but screw it, we were hungry.

[The Pantry]

Been craving pasty for a couple weeks.  Nearest shop closed up in the past year.  None of the good U.P. pasty shops ship during the summer months.  Uncle Peter's Pasty is a small chain in the area that I had not tried...all their locations are out of the way.  There's a nearby store called Peacocks that carries frozen UPP.  Went to buy some couple years ago but they were charging outrageous prices for 12 ounce pasties (tiny by pasty standards).

Was desperate yesterday so went back to Peacocks, willing to pay anything.  Picked an assortment of beef, lamb, venison, and elk pasties.  Was sorta shocked they were only charging $6 each for them, which is a buck or two less (depending on the meat) than Uncle Peter's charges at their restaurants.  Tried the venison yesterday...pretty good.  Gonna try the lamb and elk later today.

[The Pantry]

Hey Floyd.  Srodek's has finally opened.  Didn't go in but went to the restaurant next door.  Got a couple kielbasa...delicious.



Irena's Pastry & Bistro

Srodek's

[The Pantry]

Just had the 2nd kielbasa. Might sound weird but swear, the best I've ever had. Gonna be stopping by Srodek's and Irena's often in the future. From what I've learned Srodek's has a beer garden set-up but not open yet due to covid.

There are a couple new strip centers under construction north of Srodek's. No idea what's going in there. I'm hoping for a Starbucks with a drive-thru.

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[Motown Spartan]

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I had Flaming Hot Funyuns this past weekend. They were really good, but I also like Funyuns so there is that...

[DWags]

WBH recommendation for seasoning my first brisket ever that I will be smoking. I’d like a good bark.

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

WBH recommendation for seasoning my first brisket ever that I will be smoking. I’d like a good bark.

Lots and lots and lots of coarse ground black pepper and kosher salt. Don't be shy with either but at least a 3:1 ratio, probably more like 4:1. You can use a binder if you need to - light coat of mustard, or whatever you have in your fridge.

Grilled wings for lunch. Delicious!

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[aualum06]

At Meat getting brisket, loaded fries and fat

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Trader Joe's siracha roasted garlic BBQ sauce is top notch

https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Sriracha-Roasted-Garlic-Sauce/dp/B00RDOCEIC

[aualum06]

Been a bit since I made a couple loaves

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I made some chicken fried rice today with frozen riced cauliflower from something like this.

https://www.kroger.com/p/birds-eye-steamfresh-veggie-made-chicken-flavored-riced-cauliflower/0001450003152

Added a grilled chicken breast, a couple of eggs, some garlic powder and some white pepper. It was surprisingly good.

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Idk that anything on earth is worth the wait compared to burnt ends.... So good

[The Pantry]

Creekstone Farms has a sale going on.

Sorry Turtleneck.  No tofu or bean curd.

[Robert J Sakimano]

roasted garlic rosemary potatoes with sea salt and olive oil on the menu tonight.

I don't really know where that falls along the strata of monosyllabic cavemen grunting back and forth but they're quite tasty and a specialty of mine.

[The Pantry]

roasted garlic rosemary potatoes with sea salt and olive oil on the menu tonight.

Make the same with redskin potatoes. Peel a band of skin off around the center, leaving the skin on both ends, and roast whole.

[DWags]

Plan on smoking kielbasa in Sunday with two Chicago style sausages. Also spatchcock a chicken. Give me temps and time guys.

[The Pantry]

Plan on smoking kielbasa in Sunday with two Chicago style sausages.  Also spatchcock a chicken.   Give me temps and time guys.

Raw kielbasa?

I do chicken hot and fast.  Did these two at 400° in the WSM sans water pan in about 70 minutes.  Pecan is my poultry wood of choice.

[DWags]

Nice and yes. Raw.

[The Pantry]

Always grill raw sausage...never smoked it. I'd keep the smoker no higher than 200 and check with an instant read after 45-60 minutes to see if the internal temp is up to 160, at which point they'd be safe to eat.

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I like to cook my sausage a little hotter, I like some snap to it. But Pantry is correct, keep an instant read handy and pull when you get to 160ish. You're not going to ruin it if it has enough fat even if you go up close to 200 but 160ish is optimal. And if you cook hotter (~300) they cook fast. Like 25 minutes. Try to avoid over probing because if you have a good amount of fat in there they will start spitting out juices through the casing wherever you probe. I like to probe from the ends where the balloon knot is.

[AvgMSUJoe]

Why can't I stop shoving food into my pie hole?

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[AvgMSUJoe]

Heather what's her name was smokin in that one.

[MiamiSpartan]

I like to cook my sausage a little hotter, I like some snap to it. But Pantry is correct, keep an instant read handy and pull when you get to 160ish. You're not going to ruin it if it has enough fat even if you go up close to 200 but 160ish is optimal. And if you cook hotter (~300) they cook fast. Like 25 minutes. Try to avoid over probing because if you have a good amount of fat in there they will start spitting out juices through the casing wherever you probe. I like to probe from the ends where the balloon knot is.

My sausage leaked juices just from reading this.

[The Pantry]

Hot dogs at GreenWay's place.

[The Pantry]

Woman on the BBQ forum is fascinating.  Has a farm in Oklahoma.  Has a food blog and creates amazing dishes in sometimes unconventional ways, sharing pics and step-by-step instructions.  Loves hunting and fishing.  She's like a real life Pioneer Woman.

Even raises her own shrimp.  Who the hell does that?

[MiamiSpartan]

Woman on the BBQ forum is fascinating.  Has a farm in Oklahoma.  Has a food blog and creates amazing dishes in sometimes unconventional ways, sharing pics and step-by-step instructions.  Loves hunting and fishing.  She's like a real life Pioneer Woman.

Even raises her own shrimp.  Who the hell does that?

How cute, pantry has a crush!

[The Pantry]

Hey Floyd.  Srodek's has finally opened.  Didn't go in but went to the restaurant next door.  Got a couple kielbasa...delicious.



Irena's Pastry & Bistro

Srodek's

Still haven't gone in Srodek's but have hit Irena's a couple times for kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, and beet soup. Great food. Call smell the smoker in the parking lot. Noticed today they sell some great looking breads. Gonna pick up a loaf of sourdough next time.

Highly recommend stopping there if you're in the area.

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Never used the brand - but Bear Mountain BBQ has 20lb pellet bags on sale 2 for $19 with code BOGO.


https://bearmountainbbq.com/collections/frontpage

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This is literally (#2020) the worst thing I've ever purchased

https://www.amazon.com/3090-Kingsford-Premium-Grill-Lighter/dp/B0056QW29U/

Do not buy unless your wrist is seriously deformed from an incident. My last lighter ran out and this was on sale at Meijer.... In addition to terrible ergonomics, it also sucks as a lighter

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

The boy has been wanting ribs. They were good. I probably could have let them go for another 30 minutes or so.



Does anyone want to know how many points I need from Derrick Henry to win my matchup?

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15.3

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I mean they were good, but 15.3/10 is a little bit of an overstatement. I'd say maybe 7.9/10.

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I'm on mobile so can't see it... Was guessing how many points you'd need haha


(But I don't doubt they were top notch either)

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I'm on mobile so can't see it... Was guessing how many points you'd need haha


(But I don't doubt they were top notch either)

I know bro. I was joking.

Basically at this point I need 10 points. TD (10), ppr, point per 10 yards. Going to be really salty if I don't pull this out. Guy I'm against has been railing against me accusing me if being a cheater for 3 years because of a perfectly legal draft day trade we pulled off.

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

Great play call. But sigh. I need 6 points. TD would have clinched it.

[DWags]

I'm smoking a prime rib bone in. Any suggestions before I start wouudl be appreciated. 4.6 LBS.

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