tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88352386020343440652024-03-14T01:09:11.517-07:00Dragon KnuckleWelcome to the Legion of Dragon Knuckle. The online hangout for the Indestructible Crew. We sell heat-resistant, cut-resistant gloves on Amazon. We grill, bake, barbecue and feast. We share stories, recipes, photos and videos. Join us.Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-48129560572386448792019-09-29T18:04:00.000-07:002019-09-29T18:04:07.475-07:003 Ways to Thoroughly Screw Up a Pork Shoulder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>This is what a pork shoulder should look like. Crisp bark on the outside. Pink smoke ring underneath. The meat beneath is tender but, like good pasta, still has some bite.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Knuckle-Pulled-Pork-Claws/dp/B06XY7XCV9">Our claws</a> digging into it is a nice touch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Pork shoulder overall is a forgiving peace of meat. Take some time with it and you'll get good results. It's not rocket science. We spent <a href="http://dragonknuckle.blogspot.com/search?q=pork+shoulder">a month in 2017</a> studying the Boston Butt. This isn't a </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">soufflé</span><i>. Anyone with a smoker or an oven, some basic seasonings and some patience can make good pulled pork.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>But as soon as you think you're good at it and slip up, you can screw this up.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Here's how I did it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>That's what a pork shoulder should sound like. The crackling of the crust. The wet, sloppy tearing of meat. Glee and giggling. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I've done a number of shoulders and I started to believe I was good at it. I started to think they were easy.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Then this happened:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Kind of an ashy sound at the start. It all came apart too easily. Not enough pull from the pulled pork. But the biggest problem?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Dead silence.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>My wife and kids were watching. Normally they are excited at this moment. The prep, the hours, the smells, the anticipation. Typically they are stoked.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>This time they were appalled.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>So what went wrong?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>1 - I Set a Deadline</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>The worst barbecue question ever is: "Is it done yet?"</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>You don't cook barbecue for now. You cook it for tomorrow. Like bread or wine, it can't be rushed. It will be done when it is done.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>If you're hungry, don't push me. Eat something else.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>But my son had a birthday party to get to at 2pm. We had some kids to zap with lasers. We wanted to eat pulled pork before we left. Therefore, I wanted the shoulder to hurry the hell up.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Shoulders don't play that.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>If it takes six hours at 300º then it will take two hours at 900º, right?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I didn't push it that hard, but I screwed up.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>225º Fahrenheit is the money temperature for barbecue. Under that is fine but too far over is a recipe for disaster.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'd smoked this shoulder all night, but it still wasn't near my target of 190-200º. I needed to get it hot enough for the connective tissue and fat to melt.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I commonly smoke for flavor then bake for tenderness. I'll finish a shoulder in the oven overnight at 225º because I can easily control the temperature and sleep at the same time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Plus, the house smells like roasted smoked pork in the morning. Major bonus.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>This time I tried 250º, then 275º and eventually 350º to get the meat up to temperature in time for lunch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>The beautiful fat cap on the butt turned bitter and black.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>3 - I Got Cute with the Rub</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>I have a <a href="http://eightysixthepoet.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-make-86-rub.html">basic formula</a> for barbecue rub based on <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/who-loves-ya-baby-back-recipe-1937448">Alton Brown's 8:3:1:1</a> ratio. I'll change the ingredients based upon what's in the pantry, but this time I tried to get real creative.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>What if I could get a toasty crispy element to the rub by working in some corn meal?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Fail.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Corn meal can be roasty and crunchy in the right application, but on top of a pork shoulder it just got mushy. It was the opposite of bark. It was more like a log that had been in a swamp too long.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>We'll be keeping cornmeal out of the rub for the remainder of eternity.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>A proper rub is a combination of sweet, spicy and salty. I like some seeds in there (coriander, celery, caraway or whatever you got) because they get more expressive when they toast. Essentially, it's the proteins, salts and sugars that form an irresistible crust on your roasted meats.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Save the cornmeal for deep-frying.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>And in Conclusion...</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Take your time with your meat. Also be patient with your cook. Barbecue will not be done because you want to eat it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Plus, you can always cook slower, but too fast is the path to doom. Start early. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Analog charcoal-and-vent smokers are tough to control. In a perfect world, they'd always be at the perfect temperature. But in the real world, you just don't want them too hot. Smokey and too low is better than too hot.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Once scorched, a piece of meat is never going back.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>There's nothing wrong with letting ribs or a roast rest wrapped-up at a holding temperature. You can bring chilled barbecue to your friend's party and re-heat it in their oven. It will turn out great.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>But try to rush the cooking process and you'll end up with something your dog won't eat.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>And cornmeal in a seasoning rub? Hell no.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>We don't eat a lot of beef in our family. Nothing against cows, but we're pork, chicken and seafood people mostly.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>And for some reason Jana wanted Tri-Tip for Christmas. Who am I to blow against the wind, right Paul Simon?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Besides, so many of our Legion of Dragon Knuckle buddies cook a lot of Tri-Tip and do it well. Many of them are South-Westerners and it seems to be a California and Arizona thing.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>My parents were in town for the holiday and they recently moved to Arizona, as many retired folks do. They'd asked me for advice on Tri-Tip, although I had no experience with it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>With the help of the DK Community, I was sure I could show them how it was done.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>So off to my favorite supermarket a couple days before Christmas to get some supplies. I'd seen Tri-Tip there before, but found none on that day. It must have been summer when I'd seen it previously, because the butcher said it was very seasonal up here in Washington.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>So grabbed an 8 pound bone-in beef rib roast. I made one of these a few Christmases ago and it turned out nice. That one was in the oven, but this one I was going to smoke.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>As soon as I had it home, I posted a picture of my new buddy on Instagram and asked for guidance. Marinate? Brine? How should I prep this thing?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Common opinion was that I should season it heavily and wrap in plastic wrap. Now I have my own impossible to acquire (don't ask) rub I use for most things, but I recently got a pack of good stuff from <a href="http://www.7sinsbbq.com/">7 Sins BBQ</a>. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>After almost two days in the fridge, it was late Christmas morning. All the gifts were open and it was time to get cooking.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I ran out of charcoal months ago and still use only straight wood in my Big Green Egg, but I'm running low. I sparked a fire with the last of my maple, let it burn down then closed the vents most of the way and let the fire struggle.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I use this trick because with a standard BGE, the fire is right below the meat and will scorch the bottom. With the stone in place, the heat becomes indirect.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I don't know how long things were cooking or truly how hot the barbecue was. I only have a single probe thermometer, which was in the meat.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I should have one of those multi-probe wireless thermometers. Then I could monitor the temp at the upper vent and in the meat at the same time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Regardless, I cooked it to an internal 130º Fahrenheit, expecting about 10 degrees of carry-over.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>My plan was to use the reverse sear technique, which I've never used. I was going to build a campfire, put a grill over it and char the edges.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Yet when I opened the lid it was already barktacular. I wasn't messing with this thing any more. All it needed was a rest, a knife and a fork.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>My resolution for 2018 is to cook with a wider variety of wood. With a little hunting, it's not hard or expensive to find. Here in Washington I should be able to find trimmings from fruit and nut trees. The orchardists my be happy for me to haul them off.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Happy New Year. Your advice is welcome. We're still learning every day.</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-70941873904067939422017-11-17T17:05:00.000-08:002017-11-17T17:05:09.160-08:00The New Thanksgiving Tradition: Brown Rice and Bacon Turkey Stuffing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Some things are just supposed to taste the way Mom made them.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>To me, turkey stuffing should be made from cubes of bread, Italian sausage, celery and whatever seasonings Mom always put in hers.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>But our first kid has a wheat allergy, so what's a dad to do? Substitute gluten-free bread? Without a gluten structure, the bread would probably reverse-engineer into some kind of rice pudding goo.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So (sorry Mom) I had to scrap that idea and start from scratch. Why not use a hearty brown rice as a base for stuffing?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>And what goes great stuffed in, wrapped around or just plain next to everything? Bacon.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I don't have pictures or video for you right now because I won't be making this until the day before Thanksgiving, but I'll give you the playbook.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>1 - In a big sauté pan, add lots of chopped bacon. Of course you cannot make too much. Extra bacon will find its way into the potatoes, vegetables, salad or just into your face. Turn on the heat and render the bacon until crisp.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>2 - Remove most of the bacon from the pan and drain off the bacon fat. Leave enough fat in the pan to coat it and leave a cup or so of bacon pieces. Meanwhile, boil some water in an electric kettle.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>4 - I forget how much rice will fill an average turkey, but again, too much is not a problem. Cooked a second time inside a turkey or not, this stuff is good. Add three or four cups of brown rice to your hot bacon pan. Stir it around to toast and pick up flavor from the pan. Add two cups of boiling water per cup of rice. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>5 - Turn the heat down to low. Add some black pepper and whatever herbs you have, fresh or dried. The bacon may have put enough salt into the environment, so don't add any until you've tasted the finished rice. Let this simmer until almost done. Don't overcook the rice. It's still going to spend some time in a hot turkey, so stop when it still has some bite.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>6 - Taste it and add some salt or other seasonings as you like it. Pungent is good here because it will flavor the turkey from the inside. I cook this a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>7 - When it's turkey time, heat up the stuffing in the microwave if you cooked it ahead of time. It's important to add the stuffing hot. Since you're stuffing it inside a raw turkey, it needs to hit 165ºF to be safe to eat. At the center of the bird, this will take the longest time to hit that temperature. The surrounding poultry will be overcooked by then. So add the stuffing while steaming hot.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Necessity is a mother of an invention. I made this recipe because I had too. Now several Thanksgivings later, this is what turkey stuffing is supposed to taste like around our house.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>It's (almost) as good as Mom's.</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-52505944283737573542017-11-03T17:01:00.002-07:002017-11-03T17:01:22.108-07:00How to Stuff Pork Right and Wrong<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>We love pork at Dragon Knuckle. It's cheap, plays well with other flavors and is forgiving to cook. So what's better than pork stuffed with good stuff?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>We decided to give it a try. Now, I'm not a butcher so the idea of turning a round piece of meat into a neat rectangle was intimidating. Mess it up and there's no going back. You're making kebabs now.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>What cut to use? A loin is best because it's such a uniform tube of meat. A sirloin roast works nice too although it's less regular in shape and will contain more inner fat and connective tissue.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>If using a loin, cut it into thirds. The larger, smoother end is the center loin. Use that part and save the rest for other applications.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Get a long knife and make sure it's sharp. Put your pork on a steady cutting board. (I put a damp paper towel underneath and the board won't slide. Guy Fieri learned this trick from someone who learned it from me, maybe.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Start fat-side down. Make one clean slice not quite all the way through and roll the pork away. Take your time. Keep slicing and rolling. Try to keep the thickness uniform. Before long you'll have turned a cylinder into a rectangle.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Here's a piece of sirloin roast I opened up:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>You'll get better with practice. What's the worst thing that can happen? You cut too deep and put a puncture in your neat rectangle. Slice it up and make a stir fry.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b><u>What Are We Stuffing It With?</u></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>The possibilities are endless. The biggest problem is that once you tie this tight and add heat, your filling may gush out. So consider that.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>The same seasoning you'd put on the outside may be plenty. It won't melt and run. You'll get flavor inside and out. Use some fresh herbs too and failure will be harder to achieve.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>But you know I tried to get fancy with this. When our garden was going nuts this summer, I made a pesto and halved some cherry tomatoes.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>How to do it wrong? Think that being a butcher is easy, maul your meat and/or lose a finger. Stuff it with something doomed to melt and ooze into the fire, breaking your heart. Strangle the meat with twine like you were securing a prisoner.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Keep it up and thank you.</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-78156551571697493612017-06-29T21:24:00.001-07:002017-06-29T21:24:57.175-07:00More Pork Shoulder Tips from Woodrow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br />Just after we posted Woodrow's BBQ rub and sauce, he passed us some more cooking advice. Some is shoulder specific and some is about life in general. I considered adding it to the first post, but it has enough gold to stand on its own.<br /><br />Remember to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bits.bytes.brews/">@bits.bytes.brews</a> on Instagram.<br /><br />Put this on your grill and smoke it:<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;">Here are a few tips that have helped me or still do to this day.</span><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><br />- Don't EVER get discouraged. It may seem like all is lost; but never give up. The last thing you want to do (especially as a beginning Pit-master) is compare your cooks to that of the folks you see on TV or in competitions you go to. More than likely they have many years of experience under their belts... But don't fret! With perseverance you can get there!<br /><br />- THE STALL IS REAL! Don't let that dumb hunk of meat let you believe that it's done when it stays at 160 degrees for an hour or so and doesn't move. Kinda like how an athlete sweats to cool him or herself off; the meat does the same thing. As it cooks, it sweats and as it sweats, it cools (not so much as dropping temp, but as not climbing any higher. Just keep your pit at a steady temp and wait till it hits that magic 203 degrees.<br /><br />- Branching off on the last tip. BE PATIENT! Good 'Que can't be rushed... They call it 'Low and Slow' for a reason.<br /><br />- If you're going to inject your Pork Shoulder; be careful on what you use. If you go to say a major chain store and buy your meat there - more than likely it's going to me injected with a salt solution already. If that's the case inject it with 4 parts apple juice, 2 parts apple cider vinegar, and one part whiskey (You need to try it. Whiskey adds such an outstanding flavor... especially when you smoke with maple or oak).<br /><br />If you got your shoulder from a reputable butcher; add a cup or so of kosher salt to the injection.<br /><br />- Always be willing to learn. If you find that a good cook is going to give you advice, take it. Even if you already know the stuff.<br /><br />-Have your family take part. Barbecuing is more than just cooking stuff to eat... It's a time of bonding, friendship, and just plain fun.<br /><br />- Lastly, never 'Que without a good beer!</span></i></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I've never thought about THE STALL before, but now I feel I'll see it everywhere. I've also never thought about my pork shoulder as an athlete, but the image fits. As for injecting, I've not tried that trick but I will.<br /><br />(No, Sweetie. The whiskey is for the pork.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br />Instagram has become our office space. Without guilt, Jana and I both spend much time and energy exchanging pictures, ideas and sentiments with people around the world as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dragonknuckle_jana/">@dragonknuckle_jana</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dragonknuckle_david/">@dragonknuckle_david</a>. We've become those dorks who can't eat without posting it first.<br /><br />Don't be disappointed. We're building a brand. If we weren't truly artistic spirits who love people and food, we'd be fake.<br /><br />One of the more interesting cats I've run into is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bits.bytes.brews/">@bits.bytes.brews.</a> He asked me about our gloves and we got to talking about pork shoulders. It's Pork Shoulder Month. I've been asking everyone for their shoulder technique.<br /><br />So Woodrow (that's his government name) sent me some background along with his recipe for pork rub and barbecue sauce.<br /><br />How universal is barbecue? Woodrow builds competition-speed computers that run zillions of computations per second, then goes home to cook slow and low. Don't think your PC guru doesn't know his way around the smoker, too.<br /><br />Here's a little piece of him:<br /><span style="color: #990000;"><br />My passion for BBQ started many years ago. In a small town called Charlestown (in the small state of Rhode Island). I was very young, maybe nine years old when I really started watching my Dad work his magic on the ‘Que. In all honesty – it was very rare that my Father wasn’t barbecuing something. Mind you, his pit was nothing spectacular – but he made it work. From burgers to wings, ribs to chops – he did it all and I fell in love…<br /><br />Fast forward a couple decades – I found a cheap offset smoker at a local department store and figured; why not? I’m married and have a beautiful daughter with one on the way. Why not start doing something that I loved when I was a small boy? Well… This purchase ignited something big. I barbecued nearly every single day until my cheap offset just wasn’t doing it anymore. My wife and I hopped in the truck, drove 2 hours to a small town in New Hampshire and picked up my current pit – A Yoder Loaded Wichita.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CwZxR3hO7R1rvkvpt3yOhZP-9_G94c4_lrnMppkun9Ymhgxlzt99bUPILXH8wgNg_sEq3oOUN3WnXLkJIZTAYb26wJ4sUvRxBrl_63BN_yXfHhyDG9XCzVt7e-aasU8bPYrVZXJ5LsI/s1600/IMG_20170418_162329.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CwZxR3hO7R1rvkvpt3yOhZP-9_G94c4_lrnMppkun9Ymhgxlzt99bUPILXH8wgNg_sEq3oOUN3WnXLkJIZTAYb26wJ4sUvRxBrl_63BN_yXfHhyDG9XCzVt7e-aasU8bPYrVZXJ5LsI/s640/IMG_20170418_162329.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Barbecue is an amazing thing. It builds attention to detail, teamwork and brings people closer together when it’s time to finally reap the rewards you worked so hard on. If it wasn’t for my father, my long days of trial and error and for my wife for helping me get what has become an essential part of family gatherings – my life in barbecue wouldn’t be where it is today.<br /><br /><b><u>Pork Rub</u></b><br />The base of my pork rub (mainly for my pulled pork) is roughly a 50/50 blend of kosher salt and table grind black pepper. I truly recommend pre-ground pepper due to the fact that it’s a bit lighter in the bite, but still has a great flavor.<br /><br /><b><u>For a 8-10lb shoulder</u></b><br />1 Cup Kosher salt<br />1 Cup table grind black pepper<br />3 Tablespoons of paprika<br />3 Tablespoons garlic powder<br />1 Tablespoon onion powder<br />1 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper<br /><br />When applying the rub; use a shaker with large holes and let your wrists do the work. Salt is MUCH heavier than the rest and tends to settle.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A3WzL7o8ab0OGNSePpgAEo8JoOT4EuVcB2wd2yb2ELzaRK9-OjpPKZ6kVlpVl05SMeMjHAACjKBfxxAZ-1xN1cS08_yH2MjzUPkkaiwzpojphaNQq3f93BzC-vwMhfk3dvFw82yOcmQ/s1600/20170505_150151.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1A3WzL7o8ab0OGNSePpgAEo8JoOT4EuVcB2wd2yb2ELzaRK9-OjpPKZ6kVlpVl05SMeMjHAACjKBfxxAZ-1xN1cS08_yH2MjzUPkkaiwzpojphaNQq3f93BzC-vwMhfk3dvFw82yOcmQ/s640/20170505_150151.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b><u>Wood’s Killer ‘Que</u></b><br />¾ Cup finely chopped onion<br />1-2 Habanero Peppers, seeds removed (Or Jalapeno if you’d like it less spicy)<br />½ teaspoon of Ghost Chili powder (If you’re feeling brave)<br />2-3 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped<br />2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil<br />32oz of natural ketchup (homemade is the best!)<br />1 Cup of apple cider vinegar<br />1 Cup of brown sugar (I prefer the light stuff)<br />¼ Cup of agave nectar (or honey if you’d prefer)<br />1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire<br />1 teaspoon of cumin<br />¼ cup of Brisket or Pulled Pork drippings<br /><br />Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until nearly bubbling. 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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span>When it comes to cooking, everyone's machine is different. You know your smoker. Cook without hurry and you'll be fine. Pork shoulders are forgiving.<br /><br />Next time, give Woodrow's sauce and rub a try. I find it unique that his rub has no sugar in it. For mine, turbinado sugar is the #1 ingredient.<br /><br />The more you share with people, the more you learn. That's your barbecue lesson for the day.<br /><br />And when it comes to pulling apart that shoulder, we suggest <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY7XCV9">our own claws</a>. Not just because we sell them. We tried multiple variations and found this aggressive curve dug in best and caused less hand fatigue. They're tough and clean up well. That's why we chose this design:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY7XCV9"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18GA08voX3OCmgZQ7hWbp9yMsX6nTK69coTJWz3TbMlPE95MH7Zy9U6cAH1cjcRVg9Lzarl7y6S6lEkIFTqnDAIJ8wcNZLZUbFlFuzShD0aMrVeCzzgQsI4U8-xyb9gCgUoPfIXY4WIU/s640/IMG_2699.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Pulled Pork Month barrels on. Currently I have a shoulder in my Three Shadows brine. I'll be cooking it overnight on Wednesday. Stay tuned.<br /><br />Until then, keep it slow and low.</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-74525869486773891002017-06-13T08:47:00.000-07:002017-06-13T08:47:22.770-07:00The Brahestad Butt by Arctic BBQ<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Johannes at Arctic BBQ begins <a href="https://www.arcticbbq.com/smoked-pulled-pork?cn=bWVudGlvbg%3D%3D" target="_blank">his post on pulled pork</a> by stopping everyone's giggles. He explains that "butt" refers to barrel, as in the barrels used to transport pork shoulders and hams during the American revolutionary war.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I'd read that <a href="http://modernfarmer.com/2014/03/pork-101/" target="_blank">the term came from Old English</a>, meaning "the widest part." My widest parts are my shoulders (for now) unless you count the distance between my self image and reality, which is spacious.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-size: xx-large;">He used a couple of other tricks and techniques. What was he spraying it with in the picture above? </i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Read his complete <a href="https://www.arcticbbq.com/smoked-pulled-pork?cn=bWVudGlvbg%3D%3D" target="_blank">pulled pork study here</a> and tease him about his non-Dragon Knuckle claws in the comments.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br />When I was sixteen, I needed a job. I went through the classified ads and found a gig bussing tables at a Mexican Bar and Grill.<br /><br />My life changed forever.<br /><br />Not only did I realize there was good money to be made earning tips in the restaurant business, but I got to be around different people all the time. I listened to them, talked with them, watched them interact, saw how they ate, observed how they ordered and picked up on the many fascinating details of being human.<br /><br />And I fell in love with Mexican flavors. Cilantro, chilis, lime, cumin, avocado, pollo borracho, carne asada, tequila and anything wrapped in a tortilla are close to my otherwise suburban gringo heart.<br /><br />So for Pork Shoulder Month, I had to think about Carnitas. I was so glad <a href="https://www.chefmartin.net/about-chef-martin">Chef Martin Lopez</a> shared his recipe with us.</i></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Chef Martin grew up in Mexico City in a large family run by his hardworking, dedicated Mother. At the age of seven he was already a big part of feeding the family. He earned a degree in Tourism and Languages in Mexico City in 1988 then went back to school for a degree in the Culinary Arts. He has travelled all around Europe and South America, adding multicultural elements to his style that he calls Mexican Novelle.<br /><br />He is a professional chef, food writer, blogger and culinary ambassador for the Hispanic and Latin community.<br /><br />Here's his version of the classic Carnitas recipe:<br /></i></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQRBgWgROyRCtBjidC8S87eSERKwInmp0cT0u1IggWOt1_DmBzo5xLEefbHZwd7-qMzTQWgEXc7sHvyYd4UAEITDG5TLDnJfn10rqVq1k1pn4Fx6XWKIzz48pj_pGEbtgdP5z6vmbcWI/s1600/Carnitas+Tacos+-+Chef+Martin+Lopez.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQRBgWgROyRCtBjidC8S87eSERKwInmp0cT0u1IggWOt1_DmBzo5xLEefbHZwd7-qMzTQWgEXc7sHvyYd4UAEITDG5TLDnJfn10rqVq1k1pn4Fx6XWKIzz48pj_pGEbtgdP5z6vmbcWI/s640/Carnitas+Tacos+-+Chef+Martin+Lopez.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #990000;">There is nothing better than to take a walk around the plazas in Mexico for lunch or dinner and smell the amazing aromas coming from all the food vendors.<br /><br />One dish that you will see almost in every corner is the amazing Pork Carnitas. This delicate tender meat is used to fill tacos, and every one claims they have “the best secret recipe” as these recipes and cooking methods are passed from generation to generation.<br /><br />I am bringing you a small taste of Mexico with my version on how to make slow-simmered pork, with a quick fry at the end. Carnitas!<br /><br />Carnitas are easy to make, but do take some time so plan accordingly. They are the perfect dish for a family event as you can have it ready and let your guests assemble their own tacos.<br /><br />So have a big fiesta and serve Carnitas!<br /><br />Your friends will remember them for years to come!<br /><br />INGREDIENTS:<br /><br />Half a white onion peeled and coarsely chopped<br /><br />1 1/2 cups water<br /><br />6 cloves garlic<br /><br />1 teaspoon dried marjoram<br /><br />1 teaspoon dried thyme<br /><br />1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br /><br />1 stick of Mexican cinnamon <br /><br />4 whole cloves stems removed<br /><br />1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt or to taste<br /><br />1 cup of pork lard <br /><br />4 to 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt cut into 4-inch chunks, fat on<br /><br />1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt<br /><br />2 bay leaves <br /><br />1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice and half of a whole orange<br /><br />½ cup of sweetened condensed milk<br /><br />DIRECTIONS:<br /><br />Place the water, onion, garlic cloves, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, cinnamon, stemmed whole cloves and 1 tablespoon salt in a blender and puree until smooth.<br /><br />Set a large Dutch oven or heavy casserole over medium-high heat. Add the lard and once it has heated up, add the pork chunks and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Brown the meat on all sides, stirring and flipping as each side browns, about 10 minutes.<br /><br />Pour the onion mixture over the meat, let it come to a simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in the orange juice, the half orange and sweetened condensed milk, add the 2 bay leaves, and give it a good stir. Let it come to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low to low and cover. Cook covered, stirring and scraping the bottom of the casserole a couple times and until the meat is completely cooked and coming easily apart if you pull one piece, about one hour and a half. Remove the lid, cook for another 4 to 5 minutes on high heat to give the meat a fast high heat fry.<br /><br />Turn off the heat and let it cool down, scoop out the Carnitas with a slotted spoon, leaving any fat behind, and serve the meat in a bowl or platter. Shred with a fork, if desired, before tucking into tacos. Serve with warm corn tortillas and chopped cilantro, fresh onion, pickled jalapeños, carrots, guacamole, Pico de Gallo and salsas on the side.<br /><br />Enjoy! </span></i></span><style type="text/css">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Humongous thanks to Chef Martin and John Schell for sharing this. I'll put this together for my family soon.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I just started messing around with pork shoulder. It has rapidly become one of my favorite cuts of meat. It's very versatile, takes other flavors well and is very forgiving.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>All you need is prep and patience. You can't cook it fast, so plan ahead, hence my <a href="http://dragonknuckle.com/2017/04/saturday-night-shoulder.html" target="_blank">Saturday Night Shoulder</a> technique.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Around the world, from Carnitas to Kahlua Pig to classic American Pulled Pork, everyone has their own way of cooking the shoulder.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>So I said to myself: "Self, let's feature the pork shoulder for a month. Maybe next month we'll do something different."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>So I'm reaching out to you and other great cooks I know for your favorite pork shoulder recipes and techniques. There are no wrong answers here. Please share with me at David at Dragon Knuckle dot com and I will post it here.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I've only worked with the bone-in skinless variety. I like the square shape and nice fat cap. It's tough to dry out but requires a along patient cooking time.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>This is the Pork Shoulder Month into. I will soon be sharing my own style of making pulled pork. I have a fantastic Carnitas recipe from a well known chef. I will also bring the Hawaiian take on the pork shoulder.</i></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">The </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/weallrubourmeat/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Rub Life BBQ Team</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> is going to battle in Pomona this weekend with Dragon Knuckle Gloves on their fists.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Yeah, that sounds a bit dramatic. It's not about the gloves. It's about heart, stomach, palate and skill. But there will be gloves and our logo on their banner, for which we are flattered and grateful.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/socalbbqbash/" style="font-size: xx-large;">This Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> from 11am to 6pm, it's going down. Lots of barbecue with games for the little kids, beer for the big kids and music for everyone.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Competing together in the Amateur category will be </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fernsbbq/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Fern's Semi-Famous BBQ</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pnut_vbwl/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Krillyz Backyard BBQ</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dadthegriller/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Sycamore Street BBQ</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">. </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smoking_rays_backyard_bbq/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Smoking Ray's Backyard BBQ</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> will be competing on his own. </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/7sinsbbq/" style="font-size: xx-large;">7 Sins BBQ</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> will be competing in the Professional category.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Amateurs will be cooking chicken and ribs. The Professionals will be doing chicken, ribs, pork butt and brisket.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Here we are over a thousand miles north missing out on the whole thing. While not fit to compete, we are certainly prepared to eat and have fun. Too bad. We need a road trip.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socal-bbq-bash-and-expo-tickets-31158451768?aff=es2" style="font-size: xx-large;">Get your tickets here</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> if you'll be in Southern California this weekend.</span></i>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-74815810101987017322017-05-12T14:09:00.000-07:002017-05-12T14:49:14.960-07:00What Kind of Fool Grills a Banana?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="https://grillinfools.com/">Grillin' Fools</a> grill bananas. That's who.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I'll start, man. I promise, especially after seeing this <a href="https://grillinfools.com/blog/2014/07/29/grilled-banana-split/">Grilled Banana Split</a> recipe.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Who are the Grillin' Fools?</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Scott, Greg and Tom are active and passionate outdoor cookers based around St. Louis. They are dedicated to sharing their mistakes and triumphs in order to teach others. They don't cater, will never own a restaurant and they don't cook competitively.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Scott loves cooking together with his dad, but admits "we never cooked anything together until I started the website. I never cooked with him as a kid. He manned the grill and I watched. The running joke is I was sent to college with a suitcase and a grill. While we didn't cook much when I was young, we cook all the time together now and it's really special to have my dad around and doing this as a business together. Most people get those, 'pinch me, am I dreaming,' moments a few times in their lives. I get them dozens of times a year being able to cook with dad so often as well as the other BBQ related events we are able to do together."</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Catch Scott cooking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEGIiZx7KCs">Bacon Pineapple Ribs</a> with his Dragon Knuckle Gloves:</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IEGIiZx7KCs/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IEGIiZx7KCs?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>The Banana Split recipe caught my attention because it reminded me or a Brûléed Banana dessert I once served at a restaurant. That dish used a torch to caramelize sugar on bananas. Then came vanilla ice cream, berries, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Scott's take on this dish adds smoky flavor from the grill and that little kick of spice. Sweet and hot always go well together.</i></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
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<i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lots of fruit goes nice on the grill. Peaches, apples, strawberries or anything firm enough to stay together. Just make sure the grill's not too hot and don't take your eye off it. Things can go wrong in a hurry.</span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Get out there and get foolish. Grill new stuff and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grillinfools/?hl=en">Grillin' Fools on Instagram</a> and learn something.</span></i></div>
Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-21403824056959835752017-05-08T22:39:00.001-07:002017-05-08T22:39:48.698-07:00Is Your Mama a Dragon Knuckle Woman?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br />What have your mother's hands done for you?</i></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Cradled you as a baby.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Wiped the tears from your face.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Tickled you until you giggled pink.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Put bandages on your boo-boos.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Made you many, many meals.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Held your hand to keep you safe.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Waved good-bye when you flew from her nest.</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>What are you getting her for Mother's Day? Cut flowers that will die in a few days? More perfume or lotions? Chocolates made by somebody else? A card stamped out in a factory?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Why not do something good for the hands that have done so much for you?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Protect her with Dragon Knuckle Heat Resistant Cut Resistant BBQ Gloves.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>You may look at the bold red flames and think it's strictly a masculine product. You might think the grill and the smoker is a man's world. You'd be wrong.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Women dig the smoke, the sizzle and the slow & low. Everyone male, female, alien or whatever loves barbecue once it gets in their veins.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Let her lovingly coddle a pork shoulder for sixteen hours. Then watch her eyes light up when she sinks her new claws into it, yielding pounds of succulent, smoky goodness.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Don't just give her a thing. Give her a new passion. Open the door to the barbecue world. She'll never be the same.</i></span></div>
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Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-64669548324737957392017-05-05T12:59:00.002-07:002017-05-05T12:59:51.587-07:00Happy Cinco de Mayo with Finnish Pulled Moose Tacos<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="https://www.arcticbbq.com/"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuDjPyXSeVbLDwId4uUWixfzVjPWRVx9bdOmQwCxAlJ5m_jkvYfXo0_a96JmJH6utBGC1Wt6H26FFP87TAmCsZes3F2AzYEztb41suwc3ALFCQE0cOqF9GI6vLSaFZCErviciGEiJmYo/s640/Arctic_BBQ_black_400.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The first restaurant I ever worked at was a Mexican joint in Napa Valley, California. I still have a soft spot for those flavors.<br /></i></span><div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tequila. Cerveza with lime. Cilantro. Cumin. Roasted chilis. Chips and salsa. Moose.<br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">You know my man </span><a href="https://www.arcticbbq.com/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Johannes Leppihalme</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> from Finland is slow cooking moose while everyone else is stuck on pork, beef and chicken. When I first wrote about his </span><a href="http://dragonknuckle.com/2017/04/may-moose-be-with-you.html" style="font-size: xx-large;">moose experiments</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> he said he was going to do pulled moose and I mentioned "fusion tacos."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">He took me seriously. How seriously?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been shredding pork shoulders and found that with the nice fat cap, the Boston Butt is very forgiving. But wild game is notoriously lean. Drying it out is very easy.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">How does Johannes do it? I'll let him tell you:</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yesterday was a great BBQ day. I got inspired by your vision on "fusion taco" and took a shot on pulled moose. Great success!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">I had 5lb moose roast to cook. Low and slow.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I rubbed the meat with black pepper and placed it on the upper level of my Weber Smokey Mountain.Temperature inside the chamber was 180F in the beginning. No smoking this time.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">It took 4hrs sharp to get internal temp up to 165F. Chamber temp varied between 210F - 250F during the process, I wrapped the moose in foil when temp was 130F and then continued cooking.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was afraid that meat would get dry as it is very low fat. However, once rested in foil for 30 minutes, I started pulling it apart and it responded well. It was not as easy to pull as pork shoulder, but I can confirm it was moist, even juicy and pulled apart nicely enough.</span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />So Feliz Cinco de Mayo everyone. Keep being creative with food.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh, and next time you're shredding moose or anything, we suggest a pair of these:</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" style="font-size: xx-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpZbL7qlosSA51yBD4Q5dCQhjCV3dLqW3JZn5FkR_SW4Use916eXA4GgcS_nOplXNnLbpQJzVJc4nYjWqwgJBHHq3meoLzljLlQSnl8N5daFxQ4Obi5ytYgcbzY07anKHTPrm3-UJxig/s640/IMG_2706.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-21992479209163109052017-05-04T20:16:00.000-07:002017-05-04T20:16:08.006-07:00Fern's Semi-Famous Solar-Powered Satellite BBQ<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55G_ASxcRQZOXKsdVYYunmJ7iryV7Z_i2d1QTGvypW_dy0VV50wl0oHcZvGKNJ-epaYZDMeyyqMLCzHJ8gcV6xAM1rF_9NEIJdCRxrsOSwKIMIn0F6u1sYGOjGi3hEWHfKNXT2rw3yqY/s1600/Fern%2527s+Trailer.jpg" style="font-size: xx-large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55G_ASxcRQZOXKsdVYYunmJ7iryV7Z_i2d1QTGvypW_dy0VV50wl0oHcZvGKNJ-epaYZDMeyyqMLCzHJ8gcV6xAM1rF_9NEIJdCRxrsOSwKIMIn0F6u1sYGOjGi3hEWHfKNXT2rw3yqY/s640/Fern%2527s+Trailer.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is </span><a href="http://fernsbbq.com/">Fernando Martinez</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">: San Diego BBQ lover. His passion pushes him to constantly get better. Not only can you taste it, you can see it.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where he is today is catering from a custom-built trailer featuring solar panels, two smokers, four 6V deep cycle batteries, a fridge system and satellite TV.</span></i></div>
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<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">To me, chicken is one of the trickiest meats to cook. All of the parts are different sizes and shapes. So easy to over-cook, under-cook and burn.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've asked him a couple of times about chicken cooking tips. So far, he's kept that to himself.</span></i></span></div>
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Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-82457325828545035112017-04-26T21:58:00.000-07:002017-04-26T21:58:19.847-07:00May the Moose be With You<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Pork, chicken, beef, whatever. As Jimi Hendrix would say: "Blah blah woof woof."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Bang. That's a moose roast, Son.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>My man Johannes Leppihalme from Finland has the hook-up on the fresh Bullwinkle. It takes a certain touch to cook it with success, but he's been working at it.</i></span><br />
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Moose is dark and mild flavored meat. Younger the animal, tenderer it is. It is also low fat so you have to pay attention when cooking it. Moose cuts are very similar to beef. You can get great steaks, boneless rib eye, roasts, sirloin and tenderloin, you name it. <br /><br />I don’t use much of spices on moose. As the meat is mild, black pepper, salt and sometimes mild chili go well with it. Bay leaf and juniper are also typical seasonings. Some people use garlic and ginger, but I don’t. <br /><br />Most important on cooking moose is temperature control. You need to keep inner temp between 130°F - 140°F. Otherwise it will get dry. <br /><br />Steak is always a steak. Good sear first and then cooked to medium rare. However, I prefer roast and it is always cooked low and slow. Another slow food I like is a good stew. <br /><br />So far I have cooked moose only five times. Once I did nice ragú from minced moose. I cooked it almost 8 hours in a cast iron pot in red wine with root vegetables and tomatoes to get it right. That experience was a success and I served the ragú with pasta and ciabatta. <br /><br />Four times I have tried to get the roast right. I think once the cut was not very good quality and the end result was chewy. On that dinner I got quite many guests to feed. Unforgettable evening. Still get nightmares. <br /><br />On other three times I have followed instructions strictly and also the meat has been top quality. One time I smoked moose roast with apple wood. Twice I have just cooked it low and slow, without any smoke. When you do it low and slow (210°F - 220°F), keep it medium rare (130°F) and let it rest well after cooking, you can’t go wrong. Moose is not difficult to BBQ. Beef rules apply. <br /><br />For cooking I have always used my Weber Smokey Mountain. Even for the ragú. I have perfected temperature control by some 100 times of cooking and I always use remote thermometer for monitoring. <br /><br />Recently I have learned about pulled moose. That sounds interesting and might be my next experiment.</i></span><div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I think that is one of the most beautiful pieces of meat I've ever seen. A nice mahogany bark on the outside. Fresh and red on the inside. Not often do you see a digital picture you can smell.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">He said he'll be cooking moose again this weekend and I'll certainly get you an update.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I used to think the only good reason to set an alarm and get up early was to put meat in the smoker.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Now I realize not even that is a good reason. I have a new strategy.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>(If we had lawyers, this is when they'd advise you not to turn your back on a fire and go to sleep. You might wake up in the middle of a ginormous fire. We'll leave that decision to you. A smoker at a steady 225-ish should cause no threat of burning anything other than charcoal. If you want to be cautious, get a Bluetooth thermometer that will send you an alarm message if the temperature gets too high.)</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Legal disclaimer done.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>The first time I did a pork shoulder, I brined it for about a day then smoked it for 8 hours before letting it rest for 45 minutes.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>It was great. We ate it a number of ways, including tacos and finally soup. Yet I think it could have cooked for a couple more hours.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So this Saturday, I'm putting it in at night.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Ten or twelve hours later, the Easter Bunny is delivering me a perfectly cooked chunk of pork ready to be shredded. From a Big Green Egg, no less. Appropriate, eh?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">[Well you can tell by the way I smoke</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm a barbecue man, no time to waste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">So Easter morning, enjoy the taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now it's okay, and it's alright</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The slow and low effect on a man]</span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-90647233740411005782017-04-02T19:33:00.000-07:002017-04-02T20:23:53.089-07:00Jen's Roasted Brussels Sprouts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Tell her or don't tell her. Maybe I will. But my mommy was right:</i><br /><br /><b><i>Vegetables are good for you.</i></b><br /><i>Why do people hate vegetables or maybe eat them only because they have to? Because you're cooking them wrong.</i><br /><br /><i>People either overcook them until they're colorless and mushy or they murder them with butter and cheese, which pretty much kills the healthy aspects anyway.</i><br /><br /><i>No veggie has been boiled until brown and mangled more than the world's cutest cabbage: the Brussels Sprout.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /><i>My friend Jen from </i><a href="http://careercoachjen.com/" style="font-style: italic;">CareerCoachJen.com</a><i> and </i><a href="http://discoverhealthyfood.com/" style="font-style: italic;">DiscoverHealthyFood.com</a><i> has the right idea. Keep it simple and roast them.</i><br /><br /><i>(She also had the spelling right and I had to edit myself. It's "Brussels sprout" like the city and not "brussel sprout.")</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><a href="http://discoverhealthyfood.com/recipe-roasted-brussels-sprouts/">Roasted Brussels Sprouts</a></b><br /><b><u>Ingredients:<br />2 cups Brussels sprouts per person<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br />Olive oil<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees, which is about 180 degrees celsius (had to figure out conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius while cooking in Spain!).<br /><br /> Line baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have, bake directly on the baking sheet.<br /><br />Cut off ends of washed Brussels sprouts, then cut in half. Place into a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil. Add more OO if serving more than 4 people.<br /><br /> Sprouts shouldn’t be super wet, just a little drizzle. Spread sprouts evenly on baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over Brussels sprouts.<br /><br />I use very little salt, or use non-salt instead. (One of my favorites is Costco’s Organic No-salt Seasoning).<br /><br />Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are brown and some sprout leaves are crispy.<br /><br /> Serve immediately with meal. Great with couscous and green salad, as shown, for full dinner. Extra sprouts make great leftovers, but these taste so good it’s rare to have any left over!</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">No spark, no dice however. I used to hike in fear my matches would get wet and it would be game over. Fear no more if you have the </span><a href="http://www.gearweare.com/review/exotac-polystriker-xl/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Polystriker XL by Exotac</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">. Then you can harness the inferno-causing power of 5500Fº molten globulars.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>At the young age of 41, I became a mom and step mom for the first time. Every other weekend I find myself in a position to entertain and feed kids and I want to build special and unique memories with them too. I'm not their mom, but as their "bonus mom" I want to positively impact their time with us. So, cook for them, I do!</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>(First of all, before I distract anyone with the actual topic of this post, where can I get this Lego set?)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">To all the vegetarians and vegans out there, I respect your choices. But we're talking about meat.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I propose a character-revealing question. It's simple:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>If for the rest of your life you could never eat pork or never eat beef, which would you give up?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Never again steak? Or never again ham? Abstain from either brisket or bacon?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">You must choose.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I believe many people consider a T-bone or ribeye to be the king of meats. They would never consent to a life without beef.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I probably run against the grain of the average American man because...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">...I say pork.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll pass on the filet mignon, tri-tip and the flank steak, begrudgingly. But I can't live without pork loin, spare ribs or prosciutto.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I like seafood, but the most common protein in my house is pork. I believe pork spare ribs to be the best of all ribs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I want your opinion in one or more of the following ways:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can leave a comment. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can tweet vehemently in the direction of <a href="https://twitter.com/DragonKnuckleQ" target="_blank">@DragonKnuckleQ</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can answer the poll at the top right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I want to see where this goes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pork or Beef?</span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-38788455017110501172017-02-06T18:53:00.000-08:002017-02-20T23:05:59.157-08:00Fred and Kathe Frahm's Basque Leg of Lamb stuffed with Pork Loin<div align="LEFT" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">“<i>My late
husband was quite the star with this recipe. Of course, I spent days
getting it all ready for him. He did build our patio rotisserie
barbecue and added a cooking counter and cutting board.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kathe
was kind enough to flash back to some great times when her husband
was alive and their kids were young. Their landscaped back yard was
the talk of the neighborhood “including a large free form rose
garden in the back yard with all the latest hybrid tea roses.”
</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It
was never hard getting a bunch of friends over for food, drinks and
laughs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The
Basque Leg of Lamb was always a hit:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3-4 lb
boned leg of lamb with most of the fat removed</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-2 lb
pork loin</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">fresh
lemon slices</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">several
fresh rosemary sprigs</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">½ cup
fresh lemon juice</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">½
cup Worcestershire sauce</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUeyANygb3I"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7211/7167422905_526273f396_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUeyANygb3I">Need to Learn how to Remove the Bone from a Leg of Lamb?</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I
asked her if she forgot to mention salt, pepper or other seasonings.
She said no. The Worcestershire sauce added plenty of salt, spice and
flavor. They never added anything else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now
what? I'll let Kathe tell you:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">“<i>Gently
flatten the lamb, lay a few lemon slices on it, as well as the sprigs
of rosemary. Pour ½ the Worcestershire sauce over the lamb. Lay the
loin on top in the center. Roll together tightly and use steel
skewers to pin the roast together.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">She
said you could tie the lamb closed instead of using skewers, “as
long as it is tied tightly and sinks into the meat so it won't burn
off.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Put
a thermometer into the center of the pork loin. They cooked theirs
over the rotisserie, but use the method you have. In the oven, be
sure to turn the meat halfway to ensure even cooking. 140 and still
pink in the middle is the temperature Kathe suggests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">“<i>Baste the
roast with remaining Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. When
desired temperature is reached, remove the meat from the grill and
let sit for 10 or 20 minutes before pulling out the skewers or
cutting twine. Put seam side down and slice to desired thickness.
Garnish with rosemary.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">“<i>Fred
would bristle if someone asked for mint jelly to go with the lamb.
We grilled vegetables, crusty bread and (served large) quantities of
Spanish red wine. We had our ice cream churner wired up and running
for watermelon granita.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Decades
later, I can smell this recipe. I want to eat this now. Lamb is on my
list of favorite things somehow I never cook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I
need to change that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks,
Kathe. What a great recipe and great memories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And
this is a true Dragon Knuckle dish. How do you improve a leg of lamb?
Stuff it with pork loin. Yeah.</span></div>
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Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-85506414531851109592017-02-05T00:22:00.000-08:002017-02-05T00:23:45.584-08:00The Dragon Knuckle Beef Jerky Recipe<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Don't you hate long blog posts?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Well, I like to write them, just not to read them so I chose to cut the last one short before delivering the punchline.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Yes, I'm on a Beef Jerky Diet. And here's the recipe.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Let's get another thing straight: I don't really believe in recipes. I believe in techniques. Learn how someone else makes something then make it your own.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>And I'm still messing with this one. It's getting better and I'm getting smarter. But here are the basic steps.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>1. Get a chunk of bottom round. You can make jerky with about any meat and I will work on that theory, but for now I'm using bottom round.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Yeah, that's the stuff.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>2. Slice it thin. It works better if it's a bit frozen. So either put it in the freezer for a few hours or, if it's already in there, put it in the fridge for a few. Then get your biggest sharpest knife and make it look like this:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>And trim the excess fat:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1XlzmQzXFgyFzFrjP5UjMdyfiyicrqMqQfNZLmSXXmC9mFTN7uIUwtR8JLT1-D2j_W4m17N_ZKW7aiJ_OoNYRNdC1oXMlcy5JYvE6QJTyeZfR_m0bd1K4Qb_zv3jB2KAx68VpdkpS-g/s1600/IMG_2802.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1XlzmQzXFgyFzFrjP5UjMdyfiyicrqMqQfNZLmSXXmC9mFTN7uIUwtR8JLT1-D2j_W4m17N_ZKW7aiJ_OoNYRNdC1oXMlcy5JYvE6QJTyeZfR_m0bd1K4Qb_zv3jB2KAx68VpdkpS-g/s640/IMG_2802.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>3. Season it. Oops, I haven't given you the Dragon Knuckle BBQ Rub recipe yet. Actually, it says on the right column that you need to drop me an email to get it. Anyway, use a blend of salt, sugar and spices. Get a good amount on every piece and layer them in a sealable plastic container. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>How much rub? Up to you and your crew. I have to be careful because the rest of my family can't handle the spice I can.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Make it look like this:</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>4. Liquid. This next step is optional and experimental. I've stopped at step 3. I've added some soy sauce. Last time I added 3 parts Apple Juice and 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Looked like this:</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpVvFT6R6H4Rejgg__PLKb3-VQgkVzPJAjIZnEAlTujiu_3A4uGLnTBAAgOJXhCFwep5vGabdp-Aaaj3qpauLRv5FQyO3S22PQ2cERkoOGKgj46u4ZGcVE8BALnHTQrQ5lsA0NM3kfxs/s1600/IMG_2808.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpVvFT6R6H4Rejgg__PLKb3-VQgkVzPJAjIZnEAlTujiu_3A4uGLnTBAAgOJXhCFwep5vGabdp-Aaaj3qpauLRv5FQyO3S22PQ2cERkoOGKgj46u4ZGcVE8BALnHTQrQ5lsA0NM3kfxs/s640/IMG_2808.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The result was almost too tender. Maybe it was the acid in the vinegar. I like my jerky with some tooth to it.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>It's up to you.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>5. Wait. Leave it in the fridge overnight at least. A day or two is good. Then you're ready for a little bit of heat.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>If you have a dehydrator, sweet. I don't and can't advise you here, but it can't be rocket surgery.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>If you have a wire rack that fits in a sheet pan, also sweet. Lay your beef out on that.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I don't have one of those either. (When's my birthday?) But necessity is a mother of an invention. I just take out my oven rack and wrap the bottom in aluminum foil. It catches the drips and works just fine.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I forgot to take a picture of that.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>6. If you're using the oven, set it as low as it goes. My lowest setting is 170. Leave the meat in there for at least 6 hours. Probably 8 depending on how thin you cut it. Nibble on your thinnest piece to see how it's going.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Halfway through it will look like this:</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>7. Eventually it will look like this:</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>You can cut it into strips and store it in an air-tight container. </i></span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">If you dry it out completely and properly it will last a long time.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">How long? I have no idea. My family eats half of it while it's still warm.</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Lean meat and lots of vegetables. That's my Beef Jerky Diet.</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-44192968671149292362017-02-04T23:48:00.000-08:002017-02-04T23:48:04.306-08:00My Dragon Knuckle Beef Jerky Diet<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Let's get this out of the way right now: I'm not a dietician.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>But I'm over forty and overweight. Not too much. I could stand to drop 10 or 20 pounds. I work out and am a vigorous dude, but I'd like to be a little leaner.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>My Gorgeous Illustrator would agree.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So recently I looked into changing my diet. I needed to find something I could live with. Because fat and happy is better than slim and miserable, right?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Carbohydrates<i>.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>After some reading and research, I realize carbs are the enemy. The good news about a Low Carb/Paleo/Keto diet (or whatever you want to call it) is meat is not a problem.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Lean is better but meat is not bad.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>We can do this.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I've seen Low Carb diet lists that include cheese, bacon, pork rinds (pork rinds!) and beef jerky. I don't believe the pork rinds are a healthy choice and think most store-bought jerky must contain some artificial crap.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, Meat and Vegetables Right?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>That I can handle. Eat eggs in the morning rather than cereal. Ditch pasta, rice and potatoes in favor of more vegetables.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>But keep the meat.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Entirely possible.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>So when I get home from the gym and need something easy to chomp on, I reach for homemade beef jerky.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>How do I make it?</i></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835238602034344065.post-70690416910140211262017-01-29T16:53:00.000-08:002017-02-04T23:24:57.259-08:00The Dragon has Landed<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Rejoice, Loyal Members of the Legion of Dragon Knuckle</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Your patience is about to be rewarded. Look what we found:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Finally in our hands and soon to be on yours. We're taking pictures, running tests and finalizing our Amazon listing.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>The big surprise: they're better than we thought. They're thicker and more durable that our initial samples. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Can your gloves withstand this?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Yes, I put my hand on the stove, turned it up to High and left it there for a half minute or more. It wasn't hot. We had enough pictures and I was getting bored.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Can your gloves do this?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Yeah, I got the chimney starter going as hot as I could then picked it up. I held it long enough to get a few dozen pictures. Then I dumped the coals into the barbecue not because of the heat.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I had to make some ribs.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>In the kitchen, at the barbecue, on the grill or over the campfire we know heat protection is #1. But cut resistance is nice, too, so we incorporated Para-Aramid fibers like those found in bulletproof vests, fencing uniforms and motorcycle armor.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Not only can you do this:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>But the gloves are extra durable. Those fibers aren't going to wear out.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>My Gorgeous Illustrator doesn't like it when we use this joke:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Will Dragon Knuckle gloves stop a bullet? Yes, if it's thrown at you.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>(Our legal team doesn't suggest you try to stop a bullet if it's shot at you. Avoid those kinds of parties.)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>If you're thinking about putting your own products for sale on Amazon, have one free lesson on us. Remember the last picture? Amazon frowns on weapons in product pictures even if they prove a point.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>That picture with the knife may not be allowed in the final cut.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>How do we celebrate the arrival of our Dragon Knuckle gloves? How do you think?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Jerky's in the oven right now. Do you need Meta-Aramid gloves when you're only cooking at 170?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No, but I'm on a beef jerky diet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Seriously. More on that later.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Eighty Sixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890895217472507280noreply@blogger.com0