Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
I love roasting bags. My brother has a different method. He injects the turkey with salt water and cooks it to about 5 degrees below the expected temperature.
Cookin again
I've not found a need for a roasting bag. Standard brine (if it isn't pre-brined) and roast has served well. I just have to get a new meat thermometer before stuff goes down...
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
Brine - that's the term for what my brother does
Yah. I'm not a fan of injecting brine, though. I prefer to soak the bird.
It is also often unnecessary these days, as many, many birds come pre-brined, and you risk making it too salty if you over-brine.
As always: read your labels!
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
in the greater Nashville metropolus area, he can find anything - and I mean ANYTHING!! So he looks for fresh from the farm - ergo 'unbrined' - for his cooing needs. Otherwise it is from costco for that year if he cannot find what he wants.
Also, if push came to shove he could work as a chef if he wanted to employment wise
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
So she is NOT amused?
I just got back from a week in Bali, where I picked up some wonderful vanilla pods and saffron for next to nothing, as well as dried sweet basil (I'd only ever seen it fresh and frozen before). That should keep me going in the kitchen for the time being.
I also bought several packets of Luwak coffee -- I still have to see whether it's as good as it's supposed to be, because the only time I could try it there it was made from powder (instant-style), which is probably not the best way. My impression was that the Balinese think the obsession with "pooh coffee" is quite funny.
On the return flight we had a transfer in Doha, and I had just enough time to buy myself a bottle of Macallan Oscuro -- I'm calling it my end-of-year bonus, and I paid about 300 euros less than the usual price. I'm just about to have myself a private tasting.
I also bought several packets of Luwak coffee -- I still have to see whether it's as good as it's supposed to be, because the only time I could try it there it was made from powder (instant-style), which is probably not the best way. My impression was that the Balinese think the obsession with "pooh coffee" is quite funny.
On the return flight we had a transfer in Doha, and I had just enough time to buy myself a bottle of Macallan Oscuro -- I'm calling it my end-of-year bonus, and I paid about 300 euros less than the usual price. I'm just about to have myself a private tasting.
