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I’ll put this one here since it’s just a straight up copy of a Kenji recipe. But…if you have never made Kenji’s pressure cooker pork chile verde, you are really missing out. So easy and so good. We don’t change a thing. 

https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-pressure-cooker-pork-chile-verde-recipe

The pressure cooker chicken chile verde is just as good and just as easy. 

It’s better with Monterrey Jack cheese but we had cheddar and it was great too 

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lousubcap said:

Having spent a few years in Hawaii, spam is king.  Enjoy it for what it is and the many creative ways it is incorporated into food dishes.  The salt content is a bit heavy but there you are.  FWIW-

@caliking - a beautiful plate right there. 

Before Austin went all “tech-bro” we used to have a Spam-O-Rama festival where like 100 teams would create their best spam dish and sell it for charity. The booth that raised the most money, won. It was awesome. Spam corn dogs were awesome. They had several categories from spam art to fine dining, and the Spamalympics. Pretty sure beers were like $2.  I miss the old Austin. 

Definitely worth a read haha. It was glorious. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamarama

lousubcap

Thanks for that read.  What a great event.  Spam burnt ends (riffed off the pork belly recipe) make a great appetizer.  FWIW-

Foghorn

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

lousubcap said:

Having spent a few years in Hawaii, spam is king.  Enjoy it for what it is and the many creative ways it is incorporated into food dishes.  The salt content is a bit heavy but there you are.  FWIW-

@caliking - a beautiful plate right there. 

Before Austin went all “tech-bro” we used to have a Spam-O-Rama festival where like 100 teams would create their best spam dish and sell it for charity. The booth that raised the most money, won. It was awesome. Spam corn dogs were awesome. They had several categories from spam art to fine dining, and the Spamalympics. Pretty sure beers were like $2.  I miss the old Austin. 

Definitely worth a read haha. It was glorious. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamarama

That sounds glorious.  If only we knew someone with a ranch that is not too far from Austin that could host something like that...

GrateEggspectations

The last two nights.

Mexican wraps with ground turkey, cilantro lime crema, pickled sweet onions and homemade coleslaw. 

Crispy wings in the air fryer. The crisp was heavenly. Has ruined restaurant wings for me. Sour cream (14%), buffalo chicken sauce, and a homemade asian glaze as side sauces. 

lousubcap

Great eats and food magazine cover photos right there.  Eating well.  

JohnInCarolina

Used some leftover pork char siu to make up some fried rice:





Pretty, pretty, pretty good!

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JohnInCarolina said:

Used some leftover pork char siu to make up some fried rice:





Pretty, pretty, pretty good!

That is an awesome idea! I bet that was delicious!

hoosier_egger

 Chicken thighs and zucchini. First fire of the year…..fall teaser

ColbyLang

Heat index only 97 here today with 93% humidity. Our fall teaser too lol

GrateEggspectations

This may be the packer I’ve been most satisfied with. Really happy with the results. Was around 12lb, AAA. 

Edit: Used for tacos, featuring pickled sweet onion, cilantro, lime avocado crema and bbq sauce. 

Campbell2N

@GrateEggspectations
I really need to do another brisket again soon. 

lousubcap

I would crush that but it does merit stand alone podium treatment.  Great result.

JohnInCarolina

Char siu pork fried rice again.  Threw in some mixed veggies this time:

Canugghead

JohnInCarolina said:

Char siu pork fried rice again.  Threw in some mixed veggies this time:
We

Looks perfect, no need to try again How about some Char Siu Bao tomorrow?

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Char siu pork fried rice again.  Threw in some mixed veggies this time:
We

Looks perfect, no need to try again How about some Char Siu Bao tomorrow?

I’ve never tried making Bao, but it’s definitely right up my alley.

MasterC

Experimented for our eggfest earlier this year with various meatloaf creations. The one that won hands down was a 80/20 ground chuck, chorizo, pepper jack cheese and jalapeños then generously applied bge ancho chili and coffee seasoning.


The two on the right are with the bge seasoning the left a fogo charcoal rubs. 
The ancho and coffee won hands down and was very well received at the fest.  I decided to try in again and give it a makeover to make it a little prettier by applying some pork make-up

  "Ff vvvvvd.        

Turned out nice and crunchy exterior with a tender juicy interior almost perfect.
Next time it needs a tasty glaze, 

TechsasJim

Tri tip rubbed in Meat Church (an experiment) and an attempt at a Cajun inspired Pork Tenderloin.   

Both hanging out waiting for tonight’s heat.  

shtgunal3

2 racks of baby backs, homemade potato salad, and BBQ beans.

TechsasJim

On the menu for tonight.   Had a Grandson 2 days ago and a birthday yesterday.  

Wagyu Tomahawks, cigars and bourbon will be had this evening to celebrate all.  

lousubcap

Great cause for celebration.
Hopefully you paid no more than "prime grade" pricing as I don't see the hallmark wagyu marbling.

TechsasJim

lousubcap said:

Great cause for celebration.
Hopefully you paid no more than "prime grade" pricing as I don't see the hallmark wagyu marbling.

Correct Frank, paid accordingly as you referenced.  No way those 2 get fully consumed, not with just my SIL and I eating them but will do our damndest.  

Eggpharmer

PSB 

dbCooper

@TechsasJim - Happy belated birthday and congrats on the grandson.  Is this your first grandkid?

TechsasJim

dbCooper said:

@TechsasJim - Happy belated birthday and congrats on the grandson.  Is this your first grandkid?

Thanks man, yes it is!!!   Sitting on my SIL’s back patio smoking cigars with Tomahakws on the Pit Boss 

Eggpharmer

Campbell2N

Eggpharmer said:

I would dominate that on a tortilla with sour cream…

Dyal_SC

Great cooks above!  Now I want beef, meatloaf and fried rice. 

Simple butt today. Just regular pulled pork that is taking too long for dinner tonight. Will pull it and have sandwiches tomorrow. 

Peeked at it once to stir the JD oak chips a little. 

Buckwoody Egger

Turf and turf

kl8ton

Buckwoody Egger said:

Turf and turf

Almost like Ron Swanson intended!  Excellent cook!