Archive for September 2017
Help re: boneless vs bone-in for pulled pork">Help re: boneless vs bone-in for pulled pork
I've smoked both ,bone in has a little more flavor. Aaron Fra nklin said not to let pork,chicken,or Turkey go to room temp.before grilling.250°-275° and monitor internal temp of meat. You'll get a stall @170°-185°. Watch internal temp till it reaches 205° .take off grill and wrap in butcher paper...
Read moreCooking Homemade Corn Tortillas Ruins Cast Iron Seasoning">Cooking Homemade Corn Tortillas Ruins Cast Iron Seasoning
I made homemade corn tortillas for the first time last week. The tortillas themselves turned out just fine, but I destroyed the seasoning on my cast iron pan in the process. The recipe calls for masa and water, no lard or oil. Any suggestions on how to...
Read moreThe Dumbest Taco Problem Ever">The Dumbest Taco Problem Ever
Taco Tuesday is a favorite around here. Well, "was." We used to be vegetarians, and I'd use soy-based veggie grounds and your typical bagged taco seasoning to season it. A little water added with the seasoning and we had that nice, rich almost creamy texture that you get from...
Read morePork roast vs. pork sirloin roast">Pork roast vs. pork sirloin roast
Hi all: What, if anything, is the difference between these two? Thank you! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreWhy would you ever use anything but Low Sodium broth">Why would you ever use anything but Low Sodium broth
That page looked at their "superior touch" BTB, but they have other versions that are organic and organic reduced sodium. Those do still contain "Spice" in the ingredients list which could be suspect, but they don't have any hydrolyzed protein, or disodium inosinate/guanylate. They're also wheat/soy free for anyone allergic to those....
Read moreFat Separator How To">Fat Separator How To
Hi all: I'm going to be using my OXO Good Grips 4 Cup Fat Separator for the first time this week. Am I supposed to add my chicken broth as soon as it is done, after it has cooled a bit, after it cools completely? Nothing on the packaging...
Read moreForgot to turn crockpot on all night">Forgot to turn crockpot on all night
At 7:00 in the evening, when putting all the veggies, spices and so forth in my crockpot, I had it on warm with a Roast in it. It was filled to the top, and everything was covered to the top with water/sauce. At 10:30 when I went to...
Read moreNomination Thread, October 2017 DOTM (Dish of the Month)">Nomination Thread, October 2017 DOTM (Dish of the Month)
Correct link for past DOTM index is https://www.chowhound.com/post/links-home-cooking-dotm-reporting-threads-929718 Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more2 Questions, need help with polenta and lentils">2 Questions, need help with polenta and lentils
I want to try making Italian polenta for the first time, I need ideas on what to serve it with. I'm not a big fan of pork and would probably just go with mushrooms and peppers but, my husband does not do mushrooms and peppers and thinks he needs massive...
Read moreBeef stroganoff side dish? Yeah, we're going oldschool tonight.">Beef stroganoff side dish? Yeah, we're going oldschool tonight.
Beef stroganoff best served over pasta, or buckwheat. This is an old Russian recepie, I prepare Stroganoff for at least 25 years like this Reading More May Cause Envy...
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