What's Cooking?

[David Unnerstall]

On ‎4‎/‎25‎/‎2017 at 2:04 PM, snagged in outlet 3 said:

That's how I do it too.  Usually hickory though.

Ain't it oak on beef and hickory on pork?

 

[rps]

1 hour ago, David Unnerstall said:

Candy has made stuffed grape leaves.  She makes it the way her Armenian grandmother did.  I remember, once, she found grape leaves in the yard, I picked a bunch of them and they were just fine.  But I don't recall any cinnamon.

Cinnamon is more of a Syrian/Lebanese/Egyptian thing. Try it. You will like it.

[rps]

I have cod steaks covered in bread crumbs and ready to fry. Bread in a can and pan roasted broccoli to go with the fish. I am looking forward to this!

 

[Chief Grey Bear]

49 minutes ago, David Unnerstall said:

Ain't it oak on beef and hickory on pork?

 

Most of the "experts" "pro's" like to use different woods, or a mix of, on different cuts. They like to look and sound all techy. They make it seem to be much more difficult than it is. A lot like some of the forums here. 

When you take the science out and put the fun back in, you'll enjoy it even more!

Use what wood you like or have available. I've used different woods at different times.  Not enough concernable difference to worry about it. 

[rps]

As you wander the woods, pick up the hickory nuts you come across. Save them, unpeeled, in a coffee can. Use them as if they were wood chunks. No effort smoking.

 

[ness]

If have to do a side by side, controlled experiment to be able to judge. Meantime, I'm using what I've got which includes oak, hickory, apple and I think pecan. 

[ness]

2 hours ago, David Unnerstall said:

Candy has made stuffed grape leaves.  She makes it the way her Armenian grandmother did.  I remember, once, she found grape leaves in the yard, I picked a bunch of them and they were just fine.  But I don't recall any cinnamon.

The cinnamon is very subtle in this recipe. The predominant flavor is the brined grape leaf and beef. 

[MOPanfisher]

Since I have a big sack full of hickory saw dust I worked hard to make I stick with that, though have used a lot of oak and apple in past, like most of you say the nuances are lost on me.  I tried to have some Lebanese for lunch, but the Lebanese place in downtown Spfld was closed today for personal reasons the sign said, oh well maybe next time.

[ness]

Ok, this was pretty tasty. Shrimp cocktail appetizer. Swai filets, asparagus, sautéed zucchini and onion. Chopped salad and ciabatta rolls  

[Terrierman]

On ‎4‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 3:43 PM, ness said:

Oh wait--that's her dog.  

I was gonna say something about your GF's hair looking like a labradoodle but took a pass.  Until now.