Pretty close. I did use Prague powder to get that nice red but the salt level is quite low. I could have handle a lot more.
This is the frozen, vacuum sealed short cut legs from New Zealand. When there’s a glut of them they go on sale and we pick up a half dozen or so. With a higher salt and sugar level it would be lamb ham but it’s a bit plain this time.
Last night I made a little spice mix by toasting and grinding a small morita chile, a couple of guajillos, an ancho, and a couple of chile de arbol, along with a bit of cinnamon, black pepper corns, a clove, a little salt, and a few allspice berries. I cut up a pork tenderloin and tossed it with ths spices, juice of an orange and a lime, some coarsely chopped onion, lots of garlic, chopped cilantro, and a little oil. I let that marinate over night, and tonight I fried a sliced onion and some small sweet peppers, added the pork, and let it simmer for a while. I have some cooked rice left over, and some tortillas, and a couple of avocados, and I am going to turn all this into a meal. If it doesn't suck I'll add a photo. 🙂 Oh I have some frozen corn I will add to the "stew" before it's all done.
This is weird, I thought I posted this already, but the forum says I have not. I am going to "reply" again, apologies if this is a duplicate post.
This is weird, I thought I posted this already, but the forum says I have not. I am going to "reply" again, apologies if this is a duplicate post.
It didn't suck... I couldn't decide what I was doing so had some of the meat over hot rice, and wrapped some in tortillas with sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, sour cream, and salsa verde. Washed down with some St Ambroise IPA.
Looks like a wonderful meal.
Tonight is my favourite poem:
Tonight it's Irish stew
Washed down with a green beer or two
Tonight is my favourite poem:
Tonight it's Irish stew
Washed down with a green beer or two
Had corned beef and cabbage yesterday but was too hungry for pictures……then realized it was too late!
I just can't take a picture of stew. I sometimes eat it with my eyes closed. It was pretty tasty with the smoked lamb though. Beer was delicious as well.
Who can resist artichokes for 50 cents CAD a piece? Yes they are a little tired but a couple hours in ice water do wonders two a day for the last 3 days. I think I must be healthier?
Best thing to do with "carciofi" -- a cup of tender artichoke, a cup of mayonnaise, and a cup of grated Parmesan cheese, combine and throw in the oven @350F for 15 minutes. Makes the best dip for crackers. Apologies for SY who, in his absence, can not criticize a recipe using mayo.
Anyhoo, I eat artichoke by seasoning on top and steaming. One simply peels the petals and scrapes them with their teeth. It’s a great 1/2 hour of your life.
I fancied some solid Winter Food the other day. Haggis, Tatties and Neeps. Scottish Food! Peas for my Greens too. "Eat yer Greens, or ye cannae have any Pudding!" as the Scots Mothers say to their bairns.
In fact Neeps are Swedes, which I always find hard to cut up without losing fingers, but have found a technique involving an initial vertical slice with the grain.
The Haggis, available in a Veggie version too, can be cooked in the microwave to save time.
Very nice. Felt quite full afterwards. In fact had to lie down.
In fact Neeps are Swedes, which I always find hard to cut up without losing fingers, but have found a technique involving an initial vertical slice with the grain.
The Haggis, available in a Veggie version too, can be cooked in the microwave to save time.
Very nice. Felt quite full afterwards. In fact had to lie down.
Asparagus season is approaching. I like it is every form: braised, simmered, stewed, in soup form, rolled in ham, be it white or green...
I also had "swedes" the other day. Mashed with potatoes, carrots, butter, nutmeg, parsley and pork broth (in which the veggies were cooked). The broth came from the delicious salted and braised pork leg that I seasoned with onion, bayleaf, coriander seeds, a little bit of ginger, and allspice. As a side dish I served saurkraut with browned butter and cumin as well as a generous dab of coarse honey mustard.
I also had to lie down for a while after the meal. The weissbier that accompanied the meal may had have some impact in regards to that.... Heavy food, for sure. And delicious.
I also had to lie down for a while after the meal. The weissbier that accompanied the meal may had have some impact in regards to that.... Heavy food, for sure. And delicious.