5698k Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Recently, there have been an above average request for me to do pork butts. Us KK-ers know that pork butt is about as easy as it gets, so I don't think twice about doing them, but I'm wondering what all the fuss is about. Well, I'm at MIL's house last night, she's serving pulled pork. When I arrive, she asked me to check it and see if it's ok. She informs me she got it at Costco, so it should be pretty good. It was in a crock pot, and there was a bottle of terrible BBQ sauce next to it. Well, it was about the worst thing ever, in every respect. It was all I could do to choke one down, keeping a straight face, saying how surprisingly good it was. UGH! The lesson I learned is being my own worst critic I have to appreciate what other people are used to. We are spoiled being able to produce foods that we sometimes consider mediocre, but the rest of the world goes crazy over. Keep grilling, and let's enjoy ourselves! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I hope the MIL's don't read that post lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I agree,Bruce, but I suspect 5698k knows she won't. 5698K, I hear exactly what you are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 My family loves my food, mostly it's just mediocre. Every once in a while I get it just right so I think it's out of this world - but not often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 The crock pot renders the fat well enough but, it soaks in the grease and doesn't any smoke. No comparison to what your used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 4 hours ago, ckreef said: My family loves my food, mostly it's just mediocre. Every once in a while I get it just right so I think it's out of this world - but not often. "mostly it's just mediocre" I find that hard to believe.. Just saying! I have a friend I'm here visiting from the states and I reverse seared with smoke some 5-6 wagyu Tri-Tips with salt, pepper, garlic and parsley.. Then slathered in Best Foods to brown up.. BF worked great in fact by accident it made amazing grate marks.. When we finally sliced it up, watching him eat it was almost comical.. Food Porn for sure and his face was saying Oral Orgasm to say the least. He was a career manager at Four Season Resorts and said it was as good as any beef he's ever put in his mouth!! KK does it again! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 The crock pot renders the fat well enough but, it soaks in the grease and doesn't any smoke. No comparison to what your used to. This was pre cooked, she just put it in the crock pot to warm. I think spam might be better. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Pre-cooked...............that's even worse!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 @ckreef - Son, none of your cooks are mediocre by any standard, except maybe your own!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 6 hours ago, DennisLinkletter said: "mostly it's just mediocre" I find that hard to believe.. Just saying! 3 hours ago, tony b said: @ckreef - Son, none of your cooks are mediocre by any standard, except maybe your own!! Definitely mediocre by my standards. I appreciate the compliments but I have high standards for my own food even though my family loves it and thinks I'm crazy when I talk like this. I get better with every cook even when I learn from my own screw ups. Maybe one day I'll get to a level I'm truly proud of. For now I'll take a home run every now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Charles by the time you get to a point where you like your own cooking you'll probably be a 10 star chef. All the food I've seen you cook on the form here looks absolutely delicious to be! I know it's made me want to be a better cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 10 hours ago, Bruce Pearson said: All the food I've seen you cook on the form here looks absolutely delicious to be! I know it's made me want to be a better cook. TY Bruce but that's because I usually only post the best outcomes. You don't get to see all the mediocre cooks I do on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 5 hours ago, ckreef said: TY Bruce but that's because I usually only post the best outcomes. You don't get to see all the mediocre cooks I do on a daily basis. ckreef....................Everyone used to compliment my father on what a good photographer he was and how all his pictures were perfect. When I got my first camera, I asked him what his secret was. He told me he threw out all the crummy pictures and only showed people the good ones!!! (Great memory......) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 ROFLMAO, Jon, smart father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBBQ Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I am new here but am seeing the light to being spoiled. I just cooked some boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Salt, pepper and a little onion powder, cooked with a little cherry wood smoke. Awesome. My wife's reaction... wow these are really good. Cheers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Jon B. said: ckreef....................Everyone used to compliment my father on what a good photographer he was and how all his pictures were perfect. When I got my first camera, I asked him what his secret was. He told me he threw out all the crummy pictures and only showed people the good ones!!! (Great memory......) That sums up my posting to the "T". Great post. I've actually done a few full recipe posts (10+ pictures) that never got posted because the end picture sucked even though all the other pictures were decent. Even now I sometimes post pictures that I probably shouldn't. (in my eyes anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 The honest truth here - you can't taste a picture. One of the reasons that I don't post more pictures. My photo skills don't nearly stack up to my culinary ones. The food might taste great, but not look so good on the plate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 9/13/2017 at 3:28 PM, 5698k said: This was pre cooked, she just put it in the crock pot to warm. I think spam might be better. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk She didn't add a bottle of liquid smoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Wouldn't have helped. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
