OT: The Food & Drinks Thread Part Trois

[cphabs]

I looked at all the different options a few years ago before buying a Komado Joe, have the option to smoke really low or cook steaks at 700 degrees and everything in between and I like the more traditional coals/chips - excuse to drink all Saturday while I tend to the grill lol. Locking in temps isn’t hard once you get used to it but they have even been automating these with accessories like IKomand/SmartFire that basically lets you set and forget. There are electric pellet smokers that are much easier to use but some barely look like a grill, just a cabinet (Bradley Smoker), others at least look like a BBQ (eg Traegers/Davy Crockett Green Mountain Grills). Most of these wont get hot enough to do steaks or pizza so best to check temp range if you went this route. The food tastes the same either way so really comes down to preference. If you’re only interested in smoking and want the least amount of work the Bradley is probably the best.

Thank you!

 

[cphabs]

My Italian wife is making her red sauce today! Been on since 7 and is now cooling. Stuff is a incredible. Bolognese sauce and she added some sausages to the mix. Seriously guys and gals, this stuff is incredible! Putting over angel hair tonight!

 

[angusyoung]

My Italian wife is making her red sauce today! Been on since 7 and is now cooling. Stuff is a incredible. Bolognese sauce and she added some sausages to the mix. Seriously guys and gals, this stuff is incredible! Putting over angel hair tonight!

Turn out good? had an excellent recipe and got lost over time and now can not replicate it.

On the upside though,bonded with the dogs and they follow me everywhere,they ensure SD too with others Think they like that I lack discipline and and a wee bit sloppy and they get a fair amount of scraps and stuff.

 

[cphabs]

Turn out good? had an excellent recipe and got lost over time and now can not replicate it.

On the upside though,bonded with the dogs and they follow me everywhere,they ensure SD too with others Think they like that I lack discipline and and a wee bit sloppy and they get a fair amount of scraps and stuff.

She uses a mix of beef and pork. She cooks the meat down and drains the fat before adding “sauce”. She also cooks the meat with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sausages we’re parboiled separately to get some fat out. 3 large cans of sauce and one purée. She seasons the sauce, after everything is added with more basil, oregano, and garlic. The trick is that you have to cook it on low for 5 hours while stirring. Let it settle for a few hours and holy shit! Incredible!
Forgot that she may add some water as the sauce cooks down. Limited but she does.
She just reminded me about adding some ground pepper to the mix,

 

[angusyoung]

She uses a mix of beef and pork. She cooks the meat down and drains the fat before adding “sauce”. She also cooks the meat with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sausages we’re parboiled separately to get some fat out. 3 large cans of sauce and one purée. She seasons the sauce, after everything is added with more basil, oregano, and garlic. The trick is that you have to cook it on low for 5 hours while stirring. Let it settle for a few hours and holy shit! Incredible!
Forgot that she may add some water as the sauce cooks down. Limited but she does.
She just reminded me about adding some ground pepper to the mix,

Sounds delicious,thanks. Any chili flakes at all? Pairs well with a red wine?

 

[cphabs]

Sounds delicious,thanks. Any chili flakes at all? Pairs well with a red wine?

I put red pepper flakes on my plate. Oh, a quality parmigiano, decent salad, and a good loaf of bread is suggested

 

[Kriss E]

She uses a mix of beef and pork. She cooks the meat down and drains the fat before adding “sauce”. She also cooks the meat with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sausages we’re parboiled separately to get some fat out. 3 large cans of sauce and one purée. She seasons the sauce, after everything is added with more basil, oregano, and garlic. The trick is that you have to cook it on low for 5 hours while stirring. Let it settle for a few hours and holy shit! Incredible!
Forgot that she may add some water as the sauce cooks down. Limited but she does.
She just reminded me about adding some ground pepper to the mix,

I find keeping the fat of the meat to add it into the sauce adds so much more flavor. Sounds delicious though.

How I do mine is pretty unhealthy but it's really delicious. I pan fry an onion for a little bit, add in the ground beef, salt and pepper, once that's done, I fry garlic with chili flakes, tomatoes, oregano, basil, add in the meat with the fat juice, I had tomato sauce with a couple bay leaves...let it warm up for couple minutes and then simmer.
I add in a little bit of milk, butter and parmesan to give it a bit of a creamy texture but not too much.

It's so good.

 

[groovejuice]

She uses a mix of beef and pork. She cooks the meat down and drains the fat before adding “sauce”. She also cooks the meat with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sausages we’re parboiled separately to get some fat out. 3 large cans of sauce and one purée. She seasons the sauce, after everything is added with more basil, oregano, and garlic. The trick is that you have to cook it on low for 5 hours while stirring. Let it settle for a few hours and holy shit! Incredible!
Forgot that she may add some water as the sauce cooks down. Limited but she does.
She just reminded me about adding some ground pepper to the mix,

Sounds like a delicious sauce! I cook mine similarly, but usually add red wine and mushrooms and occasionally chiles, depending on who else will be sharing.

 

[Runner77]

Turn out good? had an excellent recipe and got lost over time and now can not replicate it.

On the upside though,bonded with the dogs and they follow me everywhere,they ensure SD too with others Think they like that I lack discipline and and a wee bit sloppy and they get a fair amount of scraps and stuff.

They don't say "smiling like a butcher's dog" for nuttin'. Even if you're not a butcher, it works.

 

[Runner77]

Shish taouk is middle eastern marinated chicken.

Sandwich usually includes lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, toum (garlic paste sauce) and/or hummus in a pita bread.

I had this all the time at Boustan.

I'm a little unconventional as I mix both sauces, add extra coleslaw and tomatoes, skip the turnip, and add 3-4 small potatoes.

For those who haven't tried Boustan, you don't know what you're missing.

 

[Runner77]

I miss them. Succulent yet slightly crispy chicken, garlic sauce, good as it gets.

Yes, when you're lucky to get it a little crispy and slightly burnt, it's got that real nice texture.

I've also bought the same pita sandwich as a double order. I have one at home as I come in.

The second, I put in the fridge and have even had it the next day by warming it up in the oven and it tastes just as good.

 

[angusyoung]

Placed an order for some cheese and saw they have this type in the States,wonder @Per Sjoblom if any of these retailers are in your vicinity?

Storefinder

 

[cphabs]

I find keeping the fat of the meat to add it into the sauce adds so much more flavor. Sounds delicious though.

How I do mine is pretty unhealthy but it's really delicious. I pan fry an onion for a little bit, add in the ground beef, salt and pepper, once that's done, I fry garlic with chili flakes, tomatoes, oregano, basil, add in the meat with the fat juice, I had tomato sauce with a couple bay leaves...let it warm up for couple minutes and then simmer.
I add in a little bit of milk, butter and parmesan to give it a bit of a creamy texture but not too much.

It's so good.

Fantastic!

 

[cphabs]

Sounds like a delicious sauce! I cook mine similarly, but usually add red wine and mushrooms and occasionally chiles, depending on who else will be sharing.

Fantastic!

 

[cphabs]

Placed an order for some cheese and saw they have this type in the States,wonder @Per Sjoblom if any of these retailers are in your vicinity?

Storefinder

I’m going to smoke cheese once I get my smoker! Not sure what kind and any suggestions are welcome!

 

[Runner77]

Placed an order for some cheese and saw they have this type in the States,wonder @Per Sjoblom if any of these retailers are in your vicinity?

Storefinder

Which cheese is it?

Also if you ask Per, he’s probably going to find you a place where you can get it that involves scantily clad women.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

She uses a mix of beef and pork. She cooks the meat down and drains the fat before adding “sauce”. She also cooks the meat with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sausages we’re parboiled separately to get some fat out. 3 large cans of sauce and one purée. She seasons the sauce, after everything is added with more basil, oregano, and garlic. The trick is that you have to cook it on low for 5 hours while stirring. Let it settle for a few hours and holy shit! Incredible!
Forgot that she may add some water as the sauce cooks down. Limited but she does.
She just reminded me about adding some ground pepper to the mix,

What kind of tomatoes is she using?

 

[angusyoung]

Which cheese is it?

Also if you ask Per, he’s probably going to find you a place where you can get it that involves scantily clad women.

No doubt no doubt!I'd happily accompany him if it were possible.

If ordering for import I'll stock up a bit and get some of each of these, if in the NL,will just go willy nilly and sample a variety.

 

[cphabs]

What kind of tomatoes is she using?

Romas all the way, but whatever is available as far as canned sauce and purée. Sometimes there are canned romas and other times nothing. She has made “fresh” sauce with fresh romas. I like the canned sauce version better. Just me and my opinion.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Which cheese is it?

Also if you ask Per, he’s probably going to find you a place where you can get it that involves scantily clad women.

Underneath this garb they are scantily dressed.

 

[overlords]

I’m going to smoke cheese once I get my smoker! Not sure what kind and any suggestions are welcome!

smoke some cheese curds and make yourself a poutine

 

[Per Sjoblom]

No doubt no doubt!I'd happily accompany him if it were possible.

If ordering for import I'll stock up a bit and get some of each of these, if in the NL,will just go willy nilly and sample a variety.

Amazing. Whole Foods carry the cheese, don't know if they have the XO though.
Will get a piece on my next visit.

 

[cphabs]

smoke some cheese curds and make yourself a poutine

I’m working on it!

 

[angusyoung]

Underneath this garb they are scantily dressed.

Not for long

 

[cphabs]

Underneath this garb they are scantily dressed.

I’m old now! I’d knock down those girls to get at the cheese!