I picked up my pig, minus a ham, the bacon, and jowls, which are still smoking.
Hell yes! If you don’t mind me asking, what did that run you?
$460 The price went up $0.50/lb between ordering and processing, so that was a bummer. I weighed it out at around 100lbs, and have the weights broken down by cut. When I pick up the last of the meat this Friday I am going to finish weighing it out, and then compare the cost to the same weights of cuts at the grocery store I buy meat from to get an idea of whether I saved money or not. I'm guessing I saved a little bit, but not too much. Cost savings isn't everything, of course, this is fresh pastured pig from my own county. Contrasting that with feedlot pork from Iowa, I'm glad I pulled the trigger even if it comes out a little more expensive. Even at $4/lb average, I think I'm saving money...sausage is cheap, but center cut boneless chops and baby back ribs are pricey most of the time.
Even if it works out more, it's such a better way to buy produce for numerous reasons.
Absolutely. I've tried the fresh sausage and it is very good. No gristly bits, nice smooth texture. I smoked one of the butts for Memorial Day, but my meat thermometer died on me and I didn't get it quite as tender as I like it.
I picked up my pig, minus a ham, the bacon, and jowls, which are still smoking.
Hell yes! If you don’t mind me asking, what did that run you?
$460 The price went up $0.50/lb between ordering and processing, so that was a bummer. I weighed it out at around 100lbs, and have the weights broken down by cut. When I pick up the last of the meat this Friday I am going to finish weighing it out, and then compare the cost to the same weights of cuts at the grocery store I buy meat from to get an idea of whether I saved money or not. I'm guessing I saved a little bit, but not too much. Cost savings isn't everything, of course, this is fresh pastured pig from my own county. Contrasting that with feedlot pork from Iowa, I'm glad I pulled the trigger even if it comes out a little more expensive. Even at $4/lb average, I think I'm saving money...sausage is cheap, but center cut boneless chops and baby back ribs are pricey most of the time.
Sounds well worth it to me. Good stuff. Someday when I am not in the city and have more than a standard freezer...
Burgers, Carolina turkey tips, apple bourbon turkey tips, corn on the cob, grilled asparagus, bowl of cherries, and other assorted fruit (peaches, apples, etc.) and detritus
Carolina tips, apple bourbon tips, grilled gus
I SAW PEARL JAM
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Haven’t done a sourdough in years. But the lack of yeast in the stores forced me to remake a starter. So happy I did!.
Working on a sourdough pizza 🤗 they have been ok but not great. These are two different dough recipes. The first (@67% hydration) was better then the second ( 65% hydration) Still need some tweaking. Probably should post in the pizza thread lol
That baguette looks excellent! I have done gone down the sourdough rabbit hole as well. Mostly breads, but I've now done some sourdough crackers, sourdough cinnamon muffins, and my latest adventure was sourdough English muffins.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
That baguette looks excellent! I have done gone down the sourdough rabbit hole as well. Mostly breads, but I've now done some sourdough crackers, sourdough cinnamon muffins, and my latest adventure was sourdough English muffins.
That baguette looks excellent! I have done gone down the sourdough rabbit hole as well. Mostly breads, but I've now done some sourdough crackers, sourdough cinnamon muffins, and my latest adventure was sourdough English muffins.
How many did you make? Looks like there are some on the pancake grill and some in the back.
My daughter, lover of all things sourdough, will be right over.
I had never done English muffins before, but they do actually cook on a griddle or a pan on medium low for about 8 minutes a side. Fork split, throw in the toaster, and good to go. I think I made a couple of dozen, so I'm probably eating more of them than I should.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
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I have a half of a Thomas’ every morning. I’d switch to yours in a second!
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
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Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Decadence is over the top by default
That really looks delectable. Happy birthday to you (?) or whomever is celebrating!
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
Happy Birthday to you both. That looks amazing and decadent. My mouth is watering just looking at it.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
28th! Mine too!
Happy birthday, my friend!
The wife has something ready to go this evening with some folks coming over for a happy hour outside...social distancing.
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
28th! Mine too!
Happy birthday, my friend!
The wife has something ready to go this evening with some folks coming over for a happy hour outside...social distancing.
Happy birthday to you both! I hate my birthday but I enjoy other people's birthdays.
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
28th! Mine too!
Happy birthday, my friend!
The wife has something ready to go this evening with some folks coming over for a happy hour outside...social distancing.
Happy birthday to you both! I hate my birthday but I enjoy other people's birthdays.
Nice before pic, above.
Thanks. Same here. We celebrate together because they're so close, but we don't necessarily like them anymore.
Okay, this is overly decadent, but it's a birthday celebration (or desperation). Anyway, BBQ lobster with garlic butter, BBQ oysters with Thai dipping sauce and a Rib-eye to complete the surf and turf. Sorry about the halfway through pic.
Hell yes. Your birthday?
Yeah. My wife and I are two days apart so it's often a week of indulgence.
Happy Bday to you and your wife. That meal looks like a celebration
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BBQ looks really good
Probably should post in the pizza thread lol
Meatball Parm looking good!
My daughter, lover of all things sourdough, will be right over.
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You know that means taking a picture fled your mind as you jumped in with knife & fork.
That really looks delectable. Happy birthday to you (?) or whomever is celebrating!
Happy birthday, my friend!
The wife has something ready to go this evening with some folks coming over for a happy hour outside...social distancing.
I hate my birthday but I enjoy other people's birthdays.
Nice before pic, above.
Same here. We celebrate together because they're so close, but we don't necessarily like them anymore.