Holidays have begun, remind me that I love my children.

YukonRon

Traditions are tough to get away from. Each year we make egg nogg from an original recipe, (converted to bourbon) in place of the original call for Rum. My Beautiful Wife has told me it was found in the steamer trunk which carried all of her ancestors worldly possessions as they immigrated from Ireland to America. Who knows? I love a good legend, though.

I was doing something else important, at the time while they made it, (watching football, I think) so my only involvement was allowing them access to My Bourbon. My 1.5 liters of Blanton’s. Remind me again I really do love my children.

The recipe requires stone earthen casks, and wooden spoons. (Nowhere in that recipe does it call for Blanton’s, authentic my asš)
they made two casks. One we jarred up last night, one we will put in jars tonight.

After Making the Egg Nogg (did I mention they used all my Blanton’s???? Remind me That I love my children) I did a soled Beef Tenderloin, using pecan, roasted Brussels sprouts, and baked potatoes.

I used gunpowder mixed with Montreal, as the rub mix, came out perfect roasting for 2.5 hours at 275°F.

Was able to meet the needs of bloody blue to medium well, by wrapping in Al foil and rotating on the grid.

The Brussels Sprouts were amazing. Trimmed halved and de-stemmed, placed in a large sealable plastic bag with EVOO, minced garlic, black pepper, salt and onion powder, shakes and placed on a foiled cooking sheet @400°F, for 40 minutes, removing to flip/toss around every 10 minutes.



We served this little gem with dinner. A great French Bordeaux:

This was enjoyed with Christmas Music in the background:

A great evening with the family, starting the Holiday season.

Did I mention they used ALL of my BLANTON’s?

Remind me I love my children. 

frazzdaddy

YukonRon said:

Traditions are tough to get away from. Each year we make egg nogg from an original recipe, (converted to bourbon) in place of the original call for Rum. My Beautiful Wife has told me it was found in the steamer trunk which carried all of her ancestors worldly possessions as they immigrated from Ireland to America. Who knows? I love a good legend, though.

I was doing something else important, at the time while they made it, (watching football, I think) so my only involvement was allowing them access to My Bourbon. My 1.5 liters of Blanton’s. Remind me again I really do love my children.

The recipe requires stone earthen casks, and wooden spoons. (Nowhere in that recipe does it call for Blanton’s, authentic my asš)
they made two casks. One we jarred up last night, one we will put in jars tonight.

After Making the Egg Nogg (did I mention they used all my Blanton’s???? Remind me That I love my children) I did a soled Beef Tenderloin, using pecan, roasted Brussels sprouts, and baked potatoes.

I used gunpowder mixed with Montreal, as the rub mix, came out perfect roasting for 2.5 hours at 275°F.

Was able to meet the needs of bloody blue to medium well, by wrapping in Al foil and rotating on the grid.

The Brussels Sprouts were amazing. Trimmed halved and de-stemmed, placed in a large sealable plastic bag with EVOO, minced garlic, black pepper, salt and onion powder, shakes and placed on a foiled cooking sheet @400°F, for 40 minutes, removing to flip/toss around every 10 minutes.



We served this little gem with dinner. A great French Bordeaux:

This was enjoyed with Christmas Music in the background:

A great evening with the family, starting the Holiday season.

Did I mention they used ALL of my BLANTON’s?

Remind me I love my children. 

You do...and will do this again because you do. Well done sir.

YukonRon

@frazzdaddy

Every since they used the non blended Basil Hayden, all 4 bottles, it has been kind of a thing. They do know however, they touch my wine rack, people die. JKOC. You are right, I do and will love my children. Hope your Holidays are a wonderful way to end 2020.

Foghorn

It's definitely a good thing you love them.

A good friend of mine once had his college-age son come home with some buddies and they went to the basement to shoot some pool.  A couple of hours later the son came to ask dad if there was any more Coke in the house.  The dad asked "What are you doing with the Coke?".  Son answered "Making Bourbon and Cokes".

They had consumed his entire, previously unopened bottle of Pappy Van Winkle that had been gifted to him by a wealthy friend.  BY MIXING IT WITH COKE.

The son is still alive.  He apparently also loves his children.

JohnInCarolina

Kids these days!  Well, at least it'll be some REALLY GOOD eggnog, amirite?

For me the best part of this, knowing Ron as I do, I can absolutely picture the look on his face when his kids told him what they'd used.  I know that look that is a healthy mix of anger and astonishment at the apparent lack of judgment.  

BT looks amazing as always my friend.  Happy Holidays.

YukonRon

@Foghorn

I once scored a freaking Truckload of split, very well seasoned Michigan cherry wood to use for fires outdoors, and smoking on the Egg. Suzy and I left for Burgundy a few years back, and came home to a fire pit with ashes piled about knee high. All but 6 pieces were used by the children. I did not tell them NOT to use it, so my fault. However, my neighbor said the bonfire they had rivaled the Texas A&M tradition. He is an Aggie. He would know, likable guy all the way around. Hate him when they beat the Shït out of my cats every year though.

Thank you for sharing, it has made me stop digging a mass grave next to the fire pit.

fishlessman

i would get that empty bottle of blantons and fill it up with christian brothers brandy for next year, a new tradition is born

YukonRon

JohnInCarolina said:

Kids these days!  Well, at least it'll be some REALLY GOOD eggnog, amirite?

For me the best part of this, knowing Ron as I do, I can absolutely picture the look on his face when his kids told him what they'd used.  I know that look that is a healthy mix of anger and astonishment at the apparent lack of judgment.  

BT looks amazing as always my friend.  Happy Holidays.

I kinda knew it was on the horizon, big joke on dad, type of thing, they usually double down on a better bourbon for Christmas. Tradition. At least I still have my Wellers.

SciAggie

If you had cooked squirrel that would be a good story. 

YukonRon

fishlessman said:

i would get that empty bottle of blantons and fill it up with christian brothers brandy for next year, a new tradition is born

I love the way you think my good friend, love the way you think!

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

If you had cooked squirrel that would be a good story. 

May have to, next year. That my dear friend is funny. Tree rats!

nolaegghead

Punishment:  when you cook a delicious filet, make a kid's meatloaf for them.

Glad you didn't kill them, Ron.  You're a better man than me.

Gulfcoastguy

Sounds like time for two liquor cabinets, one of them with a padlock 🔐 

SciAggie

I’m also curious if the recipe is something you would share? If it’s a family secret I completely understand. 

I like old recipes. My Boston baked bean recipe is from the internet - but presented as an old family recipe. I have a couple of cookbooks that are copyrighted before WWII that have some good recipes. They are stark and simple yet delicious. 

caliking

@YukonRon - deep breaths, my friend. Deep breaths. 

The t-loin looks farkin' good. Too bad I don't see any sriracha bleu cheese sauce in the pics...

lousubcap

Talk about taking one for the team.  They are lucky you are a wise, patient and understanding dad who does love his children.
You might want to challenge them to find you a bottle for Christmas, 2020.  Then they might get it!

Killit_and_Grillit

@YukonRon I’m available for adoption...and I would never do your bourbon stash like that. 

YukonRon

Killit_and_Grillit said:

@YukonRon I’m available for adoption...and I would never do your bourbon stash like that. 

Adam, you are welcome here anytime, and my stash is your stash my dear friend.

YukonRon

Nlousubcap said:

Talk about taking one for the team.  They are lucky you are a wise, patient and understanding dad who does love his children.
You might want to challenge them to find you a bottle for Christmas, 2020.  Then they might get it!

It has been a “thing” for the kids to do for my Christmas. They will be getting a nice replacement. They have for a few years now, so I am kind used to it. Last year, was a good trade. 

blind99

The story will be worth the cost of the bourbon someday!

YukonRon

caliking said:

@YukonRon - deep breaths, my friend. Deep breaths. 

The t-loin looks farkin' good. Too bad I don't see any sriracha bleu cheese sauce in the pics...

The kids made it for me, it was on the table. That is a combination that is hard to beat with smoked tenderloin. It is very cool you remembered. 

The bourbon thing is what the kids do every year, they always replace it with something better, Suzy makes sure of that. 

We still use Old Forrester B.I.B. For the slushees. If you have not tried it.......it is a very nice pour. Kind of a fave in the bourbon area.

If things should ever get back to normal, A trip to lLouisville would be pretty cool, especially if we can line up a concert in town as well.

That is Sheryl Crowe taking a shot of OFo  a few years back, at a private concert held at the OFo distillery, Downtown.

Great show.

Happy Holidays to my favorite Royal Family.

nolaegghead

"Mommy, daddy!  Look, we melted down all grandma's yucky rusty jewelry and made these cool milagros!"

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

I’m also curious if the recipe is something you would share? If it’s a family secret I completely understand. 

I like old recipes. My Boston baked bean recipe is from the internet - but presented as an old family recipe. I have a couple of cookbooks that are copyrighted before WWII that have some good recipes. They are stark and simple yet delicious. 

I will see what I can do. I will tell you, it is delicious and not like anything you have had before. Good bourbon makes a huge difference.

YukonRon

Gulfcoastguy said:

Sounds like time for two liquor cabinets, one of them with a padlock 🔐 

Noted, and have thought about it. But I usually forget combinations and lose keys.

YukonRon

nolaegghead said:

Punishment:  when you cook a delicious filet, make a kid's meatloaf for them.

Glad you didn't kill them, Ron.  You're a better man than me.

Thanks, honestly, there have been a couple of meatloafs off the egg that came out spectacular, and just maybe that is still too good for them. They always make up for it.

nolaegghead

Ok, maybe add half a can of Alpo....

YukonRon

nolaegghead said:

"Mommy, daddy!  Look, we melted down all grandma's yucky rusty jewelry and made these cool milagros!"

Our son would be likely culprit in this.  Math/Art double major, really got intrigued with Milano Glass when we were in Venice, and started doing it in his free time at school. He really enjoys it.

Now putting our valuables up, though. Thanx Carey

northGAcock

@JIC

  I know that look that is a healthy mix of anger and astonishment at the apparent lack of judgment.  

Yeah......I know that look. 

YukonRon

blind99 said:

The story will be worth the cost of the bourbon someday!

Very true, and I hope you never hear their stories about me. Let us just say, the light in which they will paint my portrait, is less than satisfactory.

YukonRon

nolaegghead said:

Ok, maybe add half a can of Alpo....

Probably use my good crackers with it, lol.

YukonRon

northGAcock said:

@JIC

  I know that look that is a healthy mix of anger and astonishment at the apparent lack of judgment.  

Yeah......I know that look. 

I get that look multiple times per day from My Beautiful Wife. Multiple.