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KitchenKatalog: Blog 93
Wednesday, September 02, 2020, 01:24 PM
Meredith made a Chia Berry Jam using The Kitchn (LOCAL). Used blueberries, raspberries, and figs. Meredith liked it but Caroline, for some reason, was not a fan (but we may try again)
Tuesday, September 01, 2020, 12:23 PM
I made BBQ Beef Jerky. I followed the same recipe as 2016-04-02 (which is now its own recipe page). I forgot the use water and just sprinkled everything over the beef and mixed well.
I let it dry while I was at work and had Meredith turn it off after about 6+ hours to cool.
It worked well! Even Caroline likes it.
Monday, August 31, 2020, 07:47 PM
Meredith made Curried Shakshuka. She followed the recipe except didn't use cayenne or black pepper. There was a nice bit slight spice from the curry powder. We liked it a lot!
Sunday, August 30, 2020, 08:45 PM
I made pesto chicken sous vide. I pounded down three chicken breasts, coated them in Kirkland brand pesto and sous vide cooked them for about 2 hours at 150° (following Serious Eats).
When they were done, I saved the liquid as a "dip" for Caroline and a salad dressing.
I added some more pesto and sprayed them with pam. I do not know if it was leftover crap from the pork but I had to move them since it kept flaming up.
I think I prefer to "sear" on the pan than the grill. I think it works better but there are other things I may try in the future.
I served mine on salad greens with some of the liquid as a dressing.
Sunday, August 30, 2020, 01:15 PM
BLTs with home-grown tomatoes. Also had avocado on them.
We used salad greens as "lettuce" which I actually preferred!
Saturday, August 29, 2020, 07:06 PM
I made sous-vide filet mignon at 137°F for about 2 hours. I cut up beef tenderloin and used salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary (with less pepper on the one that was for Caroline).
I used the gentle vacuum with double-seal.
When I was searing it, first rubbed the meat with canola oil and then added butter as I was going to try to add flavor.
It came out pretty good. I liked just having the rosemary though I still wish there was more flavor
Meredith also made her favorite green bean recipes
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 08:31 PM
Meredith used a different sugar cookie recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction (LOCAL) using leftover icing from 2020-08-22.
I was a bit torn about which cookie I preferred but it was good to have different options.
You can see that Meredith is getting better with her icing skills.
Sunday, August 23, 2020, 07:50 PM
I made a super big batch of sous vide pulled pork. I used a small "Picnic Roast" but it was tiny so I got a mega one at Costco. I had again modified the rub as noted on 2020-06-17.
I tried to track the weights and I probably do have it but in the end, it was just about exactly 8 lbs. (which I froze 6 of)
I tried something different for prep. I rubbed it over a bowl which was so much better since I was able to keep everything that fell. I will do this again for sure!
I divided it into 5 portions and vacuum sealed it with the "gentle" setting (and double-seal).
Cooking on the grill was tough as there was a lot or pork so some had to be closer to the hot side than I would have likes. Also, while nothing like the ribs, I had a small fire. I actually think it may have been the wood chips and not fat. Either way, there were some burned bits I needed to removed.
I think I would consider the oven next time. Or maybe in the winter.