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Gochujang Smoked Meatballs

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,876
    bgebrent said:
    Had some Gochujang 
    That sounds like something I use to say after a hot date ;)
    On a more serious note, great looking grub. 

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    SGH said:
    bgebrent said:
    Had some Gochujang 
    That sounds like something I use to say after a hot date ;)
    On a more serious note, great looking grub. 
    The kinda thing you thought about having to show a doctor  =)
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    Looks great...
    Looks like you used black pepper instead of white.
    I'm pepper ignorant so excuse me, but is there a flavor difference or is "mainly" presentation to use white pepper instead of black pepper?
    Thanks
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Photo Egg said:
    Looks great...
    Looks like you used black pepper instead of white.
    I'm pepper ignorant so excuse me, but is there a flavor difference or is "mainly" presentation to use white pepper instead of black pepper?
    Thanks
    As you considered, it’s more about presentation for me but here’s a good description of the differences.  In a recipe like this it doesn’t matter much.

    https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/9291-white-pepper-its-not-just-about-color
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    bgebrent said:
    Photo Egg said:
    Looks great...
    Looks like you used black pepper instead of white.
    I'm pepper ignorant so excuse me, but is there a flavor difference or is "mainly" presentation to use white pepper instead of black pepper?
    Thanks
    As you considered, it’s more about presentation for me but here’s a good description of the differences.  In a recipe like this it doesn’t matter much.

    https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/9291-white-pepper-its-not-just-about-color
    Thank you, excellent description in your link. I thought the white and black pepper were a completely different beast. Had no idea about the post processing.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,383
    edited March 2018
    Dayum @bgebrent, these are incredible. Had to use the oven instead of the Egg because of time, and cut back the Gochujang by a quarter because my bride doesn’t like really hot food. I also mixed ground pork 50/50 with some 80/20 ground beef. Will definitely add these to a regular rotation. Also made some store bought potstickers in case they were too hot for my wife:


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  • Grader07
    Grader07 Posts: 264
    Nice looking cook you had there!  
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    Giving these a shot on Sunday. Ground beef was $5.50 a pound so found a brisket point on sale. Will grind it up Sunday morning.


    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    No idea if this is the correct stuff but it was all I could find.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • @Photo Egg I’ve used that brand it’s good stuff. Not very spicy compared to others I have had so don’t stress over adding too much. 

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    @Photo Egg I’ve used that brand it’s good stuff. Not very spicy compared to others I have had so don’t stress over adding too much. 
    Excellent, really appreciate the info. The 2 other kinds were both a sauce.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • @Photo Egg yeah that’s the only one our convenience grocery store had that wasn’t like a glaze/sauce but real paste. 

    I just came out of the garage with all the ingredients for these. I guess it’s gonna be a Korean meatball kinda week on the forum. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Photo Egg said:
    No idea if this is the correct stuff but it was all I could find.

    That's the right stuff brother. And the point, you're on point.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,871
    One would think that these would be well received at an event like Butt Blast. Which happens to be coming up in a few weeks.

    Just sayin'...

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,477
    caliking said:
    One would think that these would be well received at an event like Butt Blast. Which happens to be coming up in a few weeks.

    Just sayin'...
    It’s funny but I was thinking exactly the same thing.  Great minds, natch...
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  • Tried these tonight with a little Apple smoke on a bed of @Possumtrot ‘s Asian cole slaw and rice. 

    The apricot mixed with the peanut butter in the slaw and the smoke / chili paste was on point. 

    The heat lingered just enough for a second helping. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

  • @bgebrent I froze the extra uncooked ones and will see if they hold to cook. 

    If so this would be a stupid easy dish for for the Blast. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    @bgebrent I froze the extra uncooked ones and will see if they hold to cook. 

    If so this would be a stupid easy dish for for the Blast. 
    It wii freeze and hold well.  We’re doing “pizza meatballs” at B.B., more kid friendly.  Glad you liked it.  Something different is always good.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    bgebrent said:
    @bgebrent I froze the extra uncooked ones and will see if they hold to cook. 

    If so this would be a stupid easy dish for for the Blast. 
    It wii freeze and hold well.  We’re doing “pizza meatballs” at B.B., more kid friendly.  Glad you liked it.  Something different is always good.
    Is B.B. kid friendly? Oh an Brent, Maddie wanted me to ask if you were bringing the cat(s)?
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    edited April 2018
    bgebrent said:
    @bgebrent I froze the extra uncooked ones and will see if they hold to cook. 

    If so this would be a stupid easy dish for for the Blast. 
    It wii freeze and hold well.  We’re doing “pizza meatballs” at B.B., more kid friendly.  Glad you liked it.  Something different is always good.
    Is B.B. kid friendly? Oh an Brent, Maddie wanted me to ask if you were bringing the cat(s)?
    One of our cats is an abominable bumble.  He’d crush Maddie.  That said, they’ll be staying home protecting the ‘stead.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • bgebrent said:
    @bgebrent I froze the extra uncooked ones and will see if they hold to cook. 

    If so this would be a stupid easy dish for for the Blast. 
    It wii freeze and hold well.  We’re doing “pizza meatballs” at B.B., more kid friendly.  Glad you liked it.  Something different is always good.
    Pizza meatballs. My college roommate’s dream finally came true. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    Made a triple batch tonight to cook tomorrow.
    Test cooked a couple in a skillet. I did not make up the sauce yet but they were pretty damn good as is. Can't wait to grill them with a little smoke. Thanks to everyone for all the tips and keeping this post going!



    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Awesome brother @Photo Egg
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,131
    Cooked the rest on Sunday after prepping the night before. I thought the 2 test meatballs tasted better right after making them then they did the next day. The individual fresh minced pieces were much more apparent. Especially the ginger. But they were still great and a real winner with the guests.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • RyanStl
    RyanStl Posts: 1,050
    I love Gochujang. I'll have to give a try. Looks so good.
  • stv8r
    stv8r Posts: 1,127
    RyanStl said:
    I love Gochujang. I'll have to give a try. Looks so good.
    Thanks for resurrecting this thread.  Definitely bookmarking to try!
  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,432
    These look flippin amazing 
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,245
    A necro thread worthy of a second visit. This is on the list.
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