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    bucket for turkey brining

    Right Brian. I use the Cambro's too, just don't have the big ones. Have two Homers so why not use them :cool: I won't be one to tell you that $32 was too much unless it meant someone in your house couldn't eat because of it ;) I love my tools.... and have never felt bad about the $ spent as long...
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    Ed Mitchell's Rib Recipe

    I've had the ribs at his restaurant and saw the show on TV. On the show is where the 1 hour ribs came from. Can pretty much guarantee that it is not how he does them at the restaurant. But who knows without asking him. JMHO I actually sat with him one time at the bar for a good hour chatting...
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    bucket for turkey brining

    Homer Bucket lined with XL or XXL zip lock bag last few years. Works great, and slides right into the beer fridge in the basement.
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    Heritage Turkey

    Anyone have information to share on your experience with heritage turkey's? Have one coming for a smaller at home cook since I'm not doing the big family version this season. Figured would be a good time to try one of these. If you've cooked these a lot I'd bee interested in whether or not you...
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    Suggestions for pastured, heritage turkey

    Thought I would revive this to see if Kevin/others have anything new to add :) Not cooking the big dinner this round so ordered a heritage to experiment for a smaller family dinner at home. I was really thinking of buttermilk brining but that seemed like something folks would advise against as...
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    bacalao/salt cod - buttermilk soak??

    In my case what matters more is the quality of the salt cod at the start. I've made this a bunch of times over the years. I think this time I got some filets that were old or of low quality. I usually check closer before I buy them.
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    bacalao/salt cod - buttermilk soak??

    Worked fine. Not that big a difference in the end though. It did seem a little more tender overall coming out of the buttermilk before the cook. Don't know that I'll bother next time. It had been soaked in water for a couple days previous. I soaked in buttermilk for 24 hours.
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    bacalao/salt cod - buttermilk soak??

    Hey folks - wondering if anyone here has any experience with salt cod to the extent of experimenting with a buttermilk soak. I know, have prepped, and eaten it a good bit. Even in Italy - where the preparations were excellent to the point of ecstatic :) So I had some thoughts as I am trying to...
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    Leftover Grilled Fillet - Striper

    Came out excellent! Cut the left over filet into about 6 4x4 sections straight from the fridge. Flour, egg, then panko. Set in the fridge on a rack to dry well for a couple hours. Preheated the oil to 370 on the IR Therm. Deep fried 3 at a time bringing oil back up to temp. Only about two...
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    Leftover Grilled Fillet - Striper

    I have a whole filet of striper left over from a large gathering yesterday. Never did this with left over before, but since this was taken off the Performer at a perfect time (nicely done, moist, etc) I want to experiment with just taking the refrigerated filet, cutting into 4x4 pieces, flour...
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    Any good tried and true recipes for habanero hot sauces?

    This is a tough one. It's really about what you like. And you have to (imho) be able to taste as you go :) My FIL has a great garden, knows I love hot peppers so provides me often with fresh, pickled, dried, fried, and all kinds. I have found that the pickled peppers (straight jars of...
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    I am close to being a lump only convert...thoughts wanted...

    Find a wholesale source. For example I buy Humphrey's lump for about $11 a 20lb bag at roller mills or feed stores within 10-30 miles depending on where I go. I can get Royal Oak Lump (USA) any time from the local Restaurant Depot which is about 10 or 15 minutes from my house for $10.50 a 20+lb...
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    Enambled cast iron for grilling?

    I like enameled cast iron for acidic cooks (heavy tomato or wine). Although with good sesaoning plain will work fine - just remove the ingredients immediately after the cook as it will start turning color if you let it sit. I like using vintage Copco personally as you can get it at a reasonable...
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    Rib Rack Recommendations Needed

    I have several models of rib racks. I prefer to cook the whole rack (or split) flat on the grates when I can. When I can't I use a rack. I cook spares most often. And typically St. Louis cut. So I use a rack to hold the ribs vertical as I need the other space to cook the parts along with the...
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    Igniting lump

    To ignite lump I light it in a chimney. Either coiled/oiled paper start which I haven't done in a long time or using the Performer to light the charcoal chimney, or the stand alone propane chimney starter. For the starter briquettes for slow cooks - I turn the chimney upside/down and place the...
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    Igniting lump

    I really like to slow down the start with lump. It catches easier IMHO than standard K style briquettes. So - it can overshoot faster. I say slow it down and use 8-10 briquettes of your choice well placed on the pile of lump. I always use a loaded ring regardless of cook. Shut it down and use...
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    Tri Tip withdrawals

    Yeah sounds like it. The ones I've seen in Devon, PA Ardmore, PA and Reston, VA were the same. Whole tri tip in a vac seal. Running around 2 to 2.5 lb. Some in marinate and then plain (in red label bag I think). You must be looking and something that is cubed. I can have a look at he SKU maybe...
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    Tri Tip withdrawals

    Whoa - Scott TJ's in Ardmore and Devon have them all the time. If you want me to pick some up for you and keep in the fridge let me know.
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    Tri Tip withdrawals

    Hey Scott - yes, I have seen them at Wegmans around me. I would say the ones at TJ's I like better (plain) as they tend to be heavier. Other than that all good. Thing is if you can get one with light trim and some fat cap as well as the club intact and good marbeling I would pay $10 lb. But...
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    best lump charcoal

    Wicked Lump buy discussion has been moved to: Wicked Good Lump Buy

 

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