Everyday Misc Cooking Photos w/ details

[tony b]

They say that to this day in that area on a hot summer day you can still smell the molasses that soaked into the bricks and cobblestones. 

[Forrest]

3 lb. choice Tomahawk for dinner tonight. Almond wood smoked then reverse seared. I had to cook it medium-well for my guests but it was still really good, just not how I prefer it. Also 475ML smoke pot for the win!








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[Dono]

30 minutes ago, Forrest said:

 

3 lb. choice Tomahawk for dinner tonight. Almond wood smoked then reverse seared. I had to cook it medium-well for my guests but it was still really good, just not how I prefer it. Also 475ML smoke pot for the win

 

That looks really good!  Smoking with almond wood is not something I’ve heard of before....interesting.  

[Basher]

That looks good Forrest.
I’d call that medium- still a touch of pink.


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[tony b]

Simple chicken thigh cook, but I have to say that I nailed the crispy skin on this one! Direct, main grate, peach wood chunks, 375F. Rub was a gift from my SIL from their trip to Iceland. I found their website, but they don't export to the US. 😢 BUT, their webstore listed the ingredients in it, so I just sat down and starting mixing and comparing it to theirs until I got pretty damn close.

Plated with duck fat roasted fingerling potatoes with truffle salt, and sautéed green beans with crispy chili oil. Nice fruity Viognier to go with it. 

I have to confess that the chicken was so tasty with that crispy skin that I had a 3rd piece!

[MacKenzie]

Tony, I'd fight you for that third piece it all looks soooo good.    

[Dono]

Tony, I’m so impressed by your cooks. It looks delicious!! Thighs are my favorite and crispy skin is such a huge bonus. 

[Troble]

Lamb shoulder  marinated 72 hours in balsamic, cumin, garlic, salt, mint & rosemary 

served with Mediterranean salad and olive oil & garlic cous cous with homemade Tadziki and toasted pita. 
 

summer is here and the pool is firing 

Edited May 23, 2021 by Troble

[MacKenzie]

A late cook on a miserable rainy holiday Sunday evening.

Plated.

 

[tekobo]

6 hours ago, MacKenzie said:

A late cook on a miserable rainy holiday Sunday evening.

 

Looks like a great end to wet day.

And that tower of lamb looks delectable @Troble!

Edited May 24, 2021 by tekobo

[tony b]

I had to "rescue" my chicken last night off the grill in a torrential downpour that the forecast hadn't warned me about - surprise! And, Murphy's Law - as soon as I plated up dinner and sat down to eat, it abruptly quit and the sun came out about 10 minutes later! 😝

[MacKenzie]

Isn't that always the way, Tony. 

[tony b]

Murphy was working overtime on this one! 

[Troble]

@tony b I’m sure it would’ve been amazing as always from you 

[MacKenzie]

Did a pork tenderloin for dinner, KK @250F until the IT 142 F then tented and rested for a few mins. It turned out tender and moist.

Greens and radish fresh from the cold frame.

Plated.

[Troble]

Looks perfect @MacKenzie

[MacKenzie]

Cauliflower steaks on the menu today along with some pork tenderloin.

[Troble]

Bourbon sausages, indirect with mesquite wood & Alesmith Tony Gwynn .394 Pale Ale

[tony b]

Love me some 394 pale ale!

[tony b]

FINALLY got around to doing the Al Pastor cook with the goodies provided by @Troble (Thanks!). Made the marinade yesterday - best advice - WEAR GLOVES!! Not because of the chilies, but because the annatto paste will stain badly. My t-shirt looks like a crime scene afterwards! 

Getting started - carved up the pineapple and getting ready to stack the meat on the skewer.

 

All stacked up and headed for the KK.

On the KK with smoker pot of hickory and cherry wood chunks. Target temp was 325F but I started out at 250F just to get some extra smoke on it.

3 hours in, I started carving and spritzing with the pineapple/orange juice. I also put on the corn.

Plated up with all the fixin's - cilantro, cotija cheese, red onion, fresh pineapple, green salsa. The sides - corn and some drunken beans (pintos in chipotle in adobo sauce with tequila!) And Yes, the tortillas were store bought - don't expect this boy to be making masa for homemade tortillas anytime in this century!