ORKA - What is it??

Geoduck

ORKA was mentioned twice in a post re: where to put a place setter. Can't figure this one out and can't find it in a search. :huh:

Fidel

Several online sources, or retail sold all over as well.




On Amazon

Geoduck

THANKS! :cheer: :cheer:

Richard Fl

A Southertn thing. Best used as a thickening veggie in gumbo and great with tomatoes and onions.


Stew, Gumbo, Turkey & Sausage, Richard Fl

Oh! What to do with all those great turkey leftovers? A friend of mine who works in a BBQ joint gave me the legs and wings of 4 BBQ'd turkeys yesterday and asked me to make some gumbo. TUFF Project!!








INGREDIENTS:
3 Stalks Celery, Diced Small
1 Cup Bell Pepper, Red and Yellow (Seeded and Diced Small) Green will also work.
2-3 Cups Onions, Chopped Large
1 Cup Carrots, Diced
3-4 Bunches Scallions, Sliced Small
2-3 Lbs. Okra, Sliced
2-3 Tbs Garlic, Chopped
2 Lbs Andouille Sausage, (Cut in 1/4 length wise and then 1/4 in. pieces)
6 Cups Turkey, Cooked, Chopped (1 in. pieces)
10-12 Cups Turkey/Chicken Stock
2-3 Tbs Creole Seasoning
2 Tbs Indian River Pepper Blend
File
1 Can Rotel, Hot ( Optional )
Roux
1/2-3/4 Cup Oil, Peanut or Canola
3/4-1 Cup Flour
Equiptment:
1 9 Qt Dutch Oven
Handful Apple Wood small chunks




Procedure:
1 I did all the preliminary cooking on the stove. ESPECIALLY the roux to control the temperature. After all was assembled and brought to a boil, it was them placed on the BGE.
2 In a heavy bottom Dutch oven/stock pot saute in cooking oil (olive not recommended because of flavor) celery, bell peppers, onions, carrots and garlic until softened. Remove and then sauté sausage. Remove and drain. Next make the roux in the pot. When ready Slowly add some hot broth. and the rest of the ingredients. Some of the okra and broth may have to be added after an hour or so as there will be more room.. If you want hot add the Rotel the last hour.
Roux
1 If doing the roux in a separate pot:--In the dutch oven or a heavy duty skillet, cast iron works best, heat up the oil slowly and whisk in the flour a 1/4 at a time. Bring heat up and whisk constantly. Careful not to burn. if it burns start over, a cheap investment. It will get to the color of peanut butter or a new shiney copper penny, 10-15 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup or so to the rest of the pot and stir slowly BE CAREFUL, THE HOT ROUX MAY SPLATTER. Stir slowly and let simmer for an hour or so, stir often as the gumbo may stick to the bottom and burn if left unattended. Enjoy!
Cooking:
1 BGE Set up indirect, inverted, legs up, plate setter at 350°F, with little spacers between plate setter and pot, unless it has its own feet. Cook with some smoke, I used apple. Stir every hour or so for 3-4 hours. May need to add more broth or so! Ready.l
2 This particular batch I put on at 7PM and shut down the BGE at 3:30 AM, leaving the pot in until 9 AM Great flavor.
3 Place in a serving bowl, over rice works for some, and then add a little file. Enjoy !!!


Recipe Type
Dutch Oven, Main Dish, Poultry

Recipe Source
Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2008/01/23

Richard Fl

D$$%&*, getting old and moving letters around.

TXTriker

Welcome to the old and feeble. :evil:

FlaPoolman

But can you pick up a plate setter with it :laugh: :laugh:

Bet you don't have a recipe for the gloves :huh: :P

TNmike

Richard, if it makes you feel better I read it the same way. I wondered why Fidel was posting the pic of a rubber glove and then DUH. Seems a beer or 12 does have an effect on me.Mike

Semolina Pilchard

Don't feel bad, I once responded to a post where I messed up extremely simple math. That is many times worse than transposing two letters.
I would also add that you should get some bonus points, because that was the most detailed, and informative incorrect response I have ever seen. :woohoo:

Bordello

Welcome to the club.

Cheers,
Bordello

Hoss

Pomegranete martinis??? :laugh:

Richard Fl

Are we still on the same page

Vodka, Martini, Pomegranate, Carrabba's


INGREDIENTS:
2 Ozs. Vodka, Peach, Absolute
2 Ozs. Orange Juice, Fresh
3/4 Oz. Pomegranate Mix, MONIN, Clearwater, FL
Splash Sprite




Procedure:
1 Mix and shake over cubes of ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass.


Servings: 1

Recipe Type
Beverage

Recipe Source
Source: Carrabbas, Melbourne, Florida, 2006/12/22

Misippi Egger

Pat,

Can't you keep your fellow Floridians under control? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hoss

Looks like a yummee drink.I was wonderin if it made letters move? :laugh: Just funnin.BTW that spice combo of yours that I used on the brisket was the ABSOLUTE BEST I've ever tried on a brisket.Look out Nature Boy!!!

JB

I thought ORKA was a killer whale... :huh:

Hoss

Orca is the swimmin mammal!