What Are You Chef-ing Tonight, Dr?

BlueRidgeSmokers

Steaks in the ... uh... water bath... but there's smoke powder in the steak seasoning? 

Ragingirishman2

After a longer than expected hiatus due to surgery this summer and a new table build, my egg is operational again. 

I did some pork belly burnt ends. They turned out delicious but I’d probably choose a different sauce next time. 

ColbyLang

Simple beginnings of a rice and gravy. My 8 year old has the flu and requested I cook. 

NDG

Wooderson said:

Beef ribs with a beef reduction gravy,  sweet potato paired with a pear and arugula salad

Aint that Purdy !!

TechsasJim

ColbyLang said:

Simple beginnings of a rice and gravy. My 8 year old has the flu and requested I cook. 

Funny, my great friend from SLA and I were just talking about him bringing a rice and gravy dish to a company Pot Luck in a couple weeks.    

GrateEggspectations

Egg sandwich with sharp cheddar and pan-fried roast beef.

(Edit: “money shot” for the enthusiasts.)

Ozzie_Isaac

Ragingirishman2 said:

After a longer than expected hiatus due to surgery this summer and a new table build, my egg is operational again. 

I did some pork belly burnt ends. They turned out delicious but I’d probably choose a different sauce next time. 

Way to get back into the game!!

Thatgrimguy

And crab cakes!

lousubcap

@Thatgrimguy - that looks like A5 marbling in that steak-regardless, that beef is great eats (in small amounts). 

Beauty on that crab cake-home made or sourced?

Talk about a banquet and a Thursday as well.  I can only imagine the weekend.  Wow, just Wow!

Thatgrimguy

lousubcap said:

@Thatgrimguy - that looks like A5 marbling in that steak-regardless, that beef is great eats (in small amounts). 

Beauty on that crab cake-home made or sourced?

Talk about a banquet and a Thursday as well.  I can only imagine the weekend.  Wow, just Wow!

Homemade crab cakes, That was the best steak I’ve ever had. I went in to buy a heritage breed turkey and this guy was staring at me. $50. Had to have it.

lousubcap

Impressive work on that crab cake.  Quite a talent right there. 

TechsasJim

This just in….DoorDash… commence the fodder.   

I mean, I know a MENSA card is not mandatory to be a driver but to intentionally (or stupidly, jury still out) drive 20 mins out of the way..and then blame it on almost being dark.    

Guess Google Maps only works during sunlight hours.   🤷‍♂️

not mad, just find it comical.    

The stupid stuff we have grown to tolerate is amazing.    

Campbell2N

Zucchini fries, turned out amazing. Cast iron ribeye with them but had too big of eyes to take a plated picture so here’s the aftermath.

SamIAm2

Making Ginger Molasses Cookies the old fashioned way. Dough in the refer for an hour rest while I clean up the kitchen. 

Grandson and I are taking them to our my Great Niece's place over near Tampa for the after Thanksgiving day gathering/gorging with another part of our extended family. Nice cool day here so 350 degree F should not heat up the kitchen too much.

SamIAm2

Last dozen Ginger Molasses Cookies in the giant wall clock. Of course the baker had to test one.

JohnInCarolina

@SamIAm2 - yeah baby!

keener75

just me and the boy tonight so surf and turf seemed appropriate!

lousubcap

You and your boy know how to take maximum advantage of the window of opportunity. Great looking eats right there.  He is lucky!

lousubcap

12" personal pan paella.  (Personal in that I loaded up Jalas and artichoke hearts, no SWMBO favorites).  She was visiting a friend. (Window of opportunity and left overs...) -Fire was dying and I didn't want to further mess with it.  No $$ shot as the socarrat was very thin.  But around the edge it came thru.  Shrimp and some pre-cooked lobster meat made for a great feeder.  (Cooked on the SM grill-another negative for the forum.)

GrateEggspectations

@lousubcap

Looks like you’ve been working on your photography skills. 🙂 Very nice presentation and colours on that pan. The grills of the SM in the background really tease (as does the green grass). 

JohnInCarolina

tri tip

bubbajack

Meatloaf, mashed potato’s, gray, and collard greens!

TechsasJim

Did 4 Nilgai steaks tonight but no pics bc it was a celebratory evening and didn’t have any phones near us.   

SIL shot it 2 weeks ago and just returned from the processor.   Leanest cut I’ve ever cooked.  

Canugghead

Dug out a picnic shoulder from the freezer, googled and found a random 'slow roasted Italian pulled pork' recipe that looked decent. It calls for cooking in dutch oven, slow cooker or kitchen box.

Marinated overnight, didn't feel like firing up the XL or switching on the Traeger, so I went with the kitchen box, 300F, three hours fully wrapped in HDAF and three hours exposed. Left the skin on with the intention of keeping the thing moist, not for crispy crackling.

It was dinner time six hours later, IT 180, no way it was going to pull. So I just chopped it up. Wow, except for the lack of crackling it was arguably the best porchetta I've tasted, juicy and tons of authentic Italian flavours, everyone loved it. The rind, though not crispy, was not chewy either.


I tried broiling it for a few minutes and the few diamonds at the tip starting blistering. Next time I'll allow more time and crank up the oven to 550, hopefully more diamonds will blister evenly.

TechsasJim

Trying out a bone in ribeye on the BS.   

TechsasJim

bubbajack

Shout out to @northGAcock , 1st pies of the year!

TechsasJim

TechsasJim said:

Man I screwed that up, sorry y’all.   2nd pic should have been this, not the same, initial, pic.  

Campbell2N

Lamb chops, sous vide carrots and mashed potatoes for tWife’s birthday. Over cooked the lamb chops a little but unbelievably good. 

Thatgrimguy

Thanksgiving roll test run! Feeling pretty damn good about these!