Cookin again

[Dannyalcatraz]

I meant to post this a few days ago:

Raided the freezer and took out a container of beer-braised pork and another of collard greens with smoked turkey in it.

Served it over brown rice.

We heated each bowl in the microwave with a bit of butter, which combined with the juices & pot liquor from the pork & greens. So things got a bit soupy.

Oh noes! Had to use spoons!

 

[CleverNickName]

It's strawberry season! You know what to do.

CleverStrawberry Shortcake
1. Make a vanilla custard (below), and refrigerate it until cold. Or just use your favorite vanilla pudding.
2. Slice a pint of fresh strawberries, toss them with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, then refrigerate overnight.
3. Bake a batch of buttermilk biscuits, but triple the sugar and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the buttermilk.
4. Whip a pint of heavy cream with 2 Tablespoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of vanilla extract. Or just use your favorite whipped topping.

Assembly, from the bottom-up:

dollop of custard (to secure it to the plate)​

bottom half of biscuit​

spoonful of custard​

spoonful of whipped cream​

spoonful of strawberries​

top half of biscuit​

spoonful of custard​

spoonful of strawberries​

spoonful of whipped cream​

garnish with a strawberry​

Basically: you want to make this.

Vanilla custard:
1. Sift together 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk and 2 whole eggs.
3. Whisk the sugar mixture into the milk mixture.
4. Heat until almost boiling, while whisking constantly. Remove from heat.
5. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
6. Refrigerate until cold.

 

[payn]

Up north for the weekend. Last night we made Dan Dan noodles with pork turned out great.

Today for lunch smoked brats and for dinner smoked baby back ribs.

Tomorrow biscuits and gravy and slow cooked carnitas.

Sunday making pizzas from scratch.

 

[R_J_K75]

A mixture of white vinegar and baking soda will rove rust. I've been cleaning out garage and seasoned a griddle for my 22" Weber. Thats a 26" plastic water heater drain pan. Worked great. As the Cars would say...Moving In Stereo

 

[R_J_K75]

I gotta smoke a brisket this summer and make some chimichurri. I made chimichurri one time, I ordered the ingredients from doordash and I got curly parsley. Yuck.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I’m late to the chimichurri party, having only had it for the first time within the past 4 years or so. A good one can be a great pairing with beef, no question!

 

[R_J_K75]

I’m late to the chimichurri party, having only had it for the first time within the past 4 years or so. A good one can be a great pairing with beef, no question!

Here's the bare bones of a good chimichurri sauce. I don't measure unless I'm baking which is almost never. I'd say the parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic, & shallots are the 4 ingredients to oay attention to the proportions the most. If you have an inkling into cooking, you'll figure it out. Watch a few YouTube videos.

Chimichurri Sauce

Hot water to thin
Dried oregano
Salt and Pepper
Fresh parsley
Fresh cilantro
Garlic
Shallot
Red jalapeno pepper
Red wine vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Red Pepper Flakes
Lime, juiced

 

[Jahydin]

@R_J_K75
Looks good!

Last one I made used OJ and I wasn't really a fan...

 

[R_J_K75]

@R_J_K75
Looks good!

Last one I made used OJ and I wasn't really a fan...

OJ for the acid? Yeah, that doesn't sound too good

 

[Jahydin]

Speaking of which, I picked up Rick Martinez's latest book, Salsa Daddy, and loving it. Packed with recipes for mashed, blended, chopped, and cooked salsas. I've made at least half a dozen an so far all have been tasty. Would recommend!