Pequod Posted September 19, 2019 Report Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) @tony b - you’ve used Porter Road and seem pleased. Anyone else tried them? Lots of folks at Amazing Ribs like their meats. Have wanted to try them, but can’t find a definition on their website of what they call “pastured”. In their process description it sounds like organic grain fed and finished, but they don’t say for sure. I hesitate to pay premium prices for what may just be “Safeway” grade products. In short, what makes Porter Road special, and what cuts have you tried and liked? Oh and post a discount code if you have one you can share. Edited September 19, 2019 by Pequod
Pequod Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Posted September 19, 2019 Wait...think I found it buried in their FAQ: it's essentially grass fed/grain finished. Still wouldn't mind hearing what y'all have tried and a discount code if you have one to share. I notice they seem to have a pretty decent selection of lamb. 1
tony b Posted September 22, 2019 Report Posted September 22, 2019 I've tried the Bavette and Pichana. Both were excellent. I have beef short ribs in the freezer that I haven't gotten to yet. Heads up - they have a tendency to run out of the more interesting cuts. I don't currently have any discounts. I get at least 2 emails from them every week. 1
Pequod Posted September 24, 2019 Author Report Posted September 24, 2019 Got a coupon for 20% off all chicken. So...ordered a gaggle (herd? pack? What do you call a pile o' chooks?) of chicken bits. With the 20% and free shipping, cheaper than my farmers market chooks. 1
tony b Posted September 24, 2019 Report Posted September 24, 2019 Interested in what you think of them?
Pequod Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Posted September 28, 2019 So far so good with Porter Road. Half of order arrived fresh, not frozen, including two packs of chicken thighs. Opened them today and surprised to find that they were already very nicely trimmed. Into a marinade with ingredients for Baharat Spiced Chicken overnight, to be cooked tomorrow. 1
Pequod Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Posted October 18, 2019 Having devoured multiple Porter Road chicken products, I think they are definitely a winner. Chicken pieces are all meaty and very well trimmed. Very reasonable option for online fowl. Now I’ll have to try some cow or pig. But great so far.
tony b Posted October 19, 2019 Report Posted October 19, 2019 I added some wings to my last order, so I'm eager to try their chicken. Have to say that I've fallen in love with their Bavette steaks. I got a 2nd Denver steak to try as well. I did like the 1st one. Plan for Sunday is their beef ribs. 2
Pequod Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Posted October 20, 2019 I’m feeling the need to try their lamb. I bet it’s not baaaaaaaaad. 1
tony b Posted October 20, 2019 Report Posted October 20, 2019 Tonight's beef rib dinner. Their ribs are very nice. Simple prep - flaked salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder and purple crack! 4+ hours direct at 250F (with Guru), smoker pot with post oak, mesquite and coffee wood chunks. They would have been fab-u-lous, but I over salted them. Was thinking that they'd be like a brisket - put an abundance of seasonings for the crust, so that the whole bite would balance out. However, beef ribs aren't as meaty as a brisket, so they were a bit overkill. The gravy helped a lot. Plated with roasted carrots, red onion & parsnips and sous vide mashed potatoes (perfect!!) 5
MacKenzie Posted October 21, 2019 Report Posted October 21, 2019 That is a real comfort meal, Tony. 1
Paul Posted October 21, 2019 Report Posted October 21, 2019 A meal like that will get you through the cold weather @tony b! 1
tony b Posted October 21, 2019 Report Posted October 21, 2019 Well, to take it to the next level to match the weather today (cold, rainy & very windy), I took the 2 leftover ribs, cut them up, and used them in a pot of chili! That was a great way to use them up and knock down the extra saltiness. Chili has another 30 minutes on the stove and it's coming along nicely. 2
MacKenzie Posted October 21, 2019 Report Posted October 21, 2019 47 minutes ago, tony b said: Chili has another 30 minutes on the stove and it's coming along nicely. I have a pot of Boston Baked Beans in the slow cooker right now and I used my bacon ends in the recipe. 1
Pequod Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Posted October 22, 2019 Ordered some lamb chops and ground lamb for gyros. Also some of those short ribs which I’ll serve with a polenta made from fresh milled corn. And more chicken.
MacKenzie Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 Not only did I use my bacon ends for these Boston Brown Beans but I used the stock from the prime rib roast boned. A little taste test. 5
Pequod Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Posted October 27, 2019 Porter Road lamb chops definitely pass muster! 2
tony b Posted October 27, 2019 Report Posted October 27, 2019 Excellent looking lambsie! I've got a Porter Rd Denver steak thawing out for dinner tonight.
