Gravy's Cooking Thread

Siliconemelons · Nov 24, 2024

It’s not… pretty… but just laying out slices and heating them up with a smoke going is…well.. to me the obvious way so it wont get dry… as the slice will heat up (or reheat) quickly… i dont see how putting the big ol thing in there can result in getting any extra smoke in it w/o going too far…. You wrap it, it ain’t getting much smoke..

Dr.Retarded · Nov 25, 2024

BrutulTM said:
Regular pre-cooked ham that I'm going to heat up and get some extra smoke into.

Anytime we ever do hams for the holidays, typically Easter, I'll throw it on the smoker. I'll put a foil boat beneath it and then constantly baste it with butter and some type of glaze. You can Spritz the thing with apple cider vinegar, beer, whatever and that normally will keep it pretty moist.

I'm not a huge fan of ham though, just gets too salty, and I can only eat so much of it.

Penance · Nov 25, 2024

You really need to break into it with high acid. My favorite is German hot potato salad as the vinegar cuts right through that high salt content of the ham.

Also why I prefer maple honey glazed ham and really the only one I can eat on its own.

Ham is actually my favorite deli cut for sandwiches because of the high salt leads to a better mouth feel in every bite compared to say turkey, chicken or roast beef.

I have never cooked ham though.

Dr.Retarded · Nov 25, 2024

Penance said:
You really need to break into it with high acid. My favorite is German hot potato salad as the vinegar cuts right through that high salt content of the ham.

Also why I prefer maple honey glazed ham and really the only one I can eat on its own.

Ham is actually my favorite deli cut for sandwiches because of the high salt leads to a better mouth feel in every bite compared to say turkey, chicken or roast beef.

I have never cooked ham though.

I haven't made German potato salad in eons, but you're right it does go great with ham, or anything rich and fatty.

We make cucumber tomato salad a lot with the Heinz tarragon vinegar to do the same duty for an acidic side.

moonarchia · Nov 27, 2024

4.4 lb cooked turkey breast.
2 lb bag of frozen peas.
2 lb bag of baby carrots.
1 box of swanson's chicken broth.
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.

Cooked it at 300 degrees for 90 minutes. Everything except the carrots came out perfectly. I should have gone for diced or chipped carrots.

Had meal ready carton of stuffing, and a carton of gravy.

All said it was a good meal, and I will be continuing on with it for the next few days. Once the turkey is about 1/3 the size I will dice it up and chuck it in the crock pot with another bag of peas, carrots, and broth.

Dr.Retarded · Nov 27, 2024

moonarchia said:
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4.4 lb cooked turkey breast.
2 lb bag of frozen peas.
2 lb bag of baby carrots.
1 box of swanson's chicken broth.
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.

Cooked it at 300 degrees for 90 minutes. Everything except the carrots came out perfectly. I should have gone for diced or chipped carrots.

Had meal ready carton of stuffing, and a carton of gravy.

All said it was a good meal, and I will be continuing on with it for the next few days. Once the turkey is about 1/3 the size I will dice it up and chuck it in the crock pot with another bag of peas, carrots, and broth.

Where's the goddamn potatoes?

moonarchia · Nov 27, 2024

Dr.Retarded said:
Where's the goddamn potatoes?

Have a meal ready carton of mashed potatoes, and one of scalloped for tomorrow.

Dr.Retarded · Nov 27, 2024

moonarchia said:
Have a meal ready carton of mashed potatoes, and one of scalloped for tomorrow.

Dude I'm a little disappointed, I figured you were following Rick, the backyard chef, on one of his recipes, or maybe that is one.

If you were then good job. Are you just by yourself for this Thanksgiving?

moonarchia · Nov 27, 2024

Dr.Retarded said:
Dude I'm a little disappointed, I figured you were following Rick, the backyard chef, on one of his recipes, or maybe that is one.

If you were then good job. Are you just by yourself for this Thanksgiving?

Nah, I like food porn, but I prefer easy to make and clean up for home. And yes, just me.

Dr.Retarded · Nov 27, 2024

moonarchia said:
Nah, I like food porn, but I prefer easy to make and clean up for home. And yes, just me.

I understand doing a one-pot meal. It doesn't take that many more steps though to really transform it into something truly delectable. I guess it's all about how much elbow grease you want to put into it though.

My wife is actually out of town visiting her family in San Antonio, and I'm on dog duty. We're going to do our Thanksgiving meal probably on Sunday. Was thinking about braving the grocery store and grabbing a steak, or maybe just some seafood, I'm cooking up something radically different for tomorrow.

I've been watching a bunch of the Emeril lagasse videos because somehow is channel popped up, so many recipes that I remember watching back in college, and part of me wants to make a good crawfish Po boy, and do some real frying.

Problem is I need to go to the grocery store to do that and I'm sure it's a madhouse. I might try to go sometime this evening after dinner, or super early tomorrow morning.

Anyways, look tasty enough to me, and enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving.

moonarchia · Nov 27, 2024

Dr.Retarded said:
I understand doing a one-pot meal. It doesn't take that many more steps though to really transform it into something truly delectable. I guess it's all about how much elbow grease you want to put into it though.

My wife is actually out of town visiting her family in San Antonio, and I'm on dog duty. We're going to do our Thanksgiving meal probably on Sunday. Was thinking about braving the grocery store and grabbing a steak, or maybe just some seafood, I'm cooking up something radically different for tomorrow.

I've been watching a bunch of the Emeril lagasse videos because somehow is channel popped up, so many recipes that I remember watching back in college, and part of me wants to make a good crawfish Po boy, and do some real frying.

Problem is I need to go to the grocery store to do that and I'm sure it's a madhouse. I might try to go sometime this evening after dinner, or super early tomorrow morning.

Anyways, look tasty enough to me, and enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks! I hope you have a good Thanksgiving too. Working graves means I don't go off schedule unless I am taking a week or more off, so I haven't been to family gatherings for a few years.

Axlrose · Nov 29, 2024

As requested from the political thread derail --

The first picture was my father's dinner (without turkey -- he likes turkey but turkey does not like him) while the second picture was mine. A first serving of everything offered, save for the pies. Nothing fancy - just dig in since there is plenty more!

Sludig · Nov 29, 2024

Dr.Retarded said:
Where's the goddamn potatoes?

Here. And for the record that was over a pound of prime rib. (Not sure exact, but I did go overboard on the taters. Not pictured the stuffing that didnt fit.)

Dr.Retarded · Nov 29, 2024

Sludig said:
Here. And for the record that was over a pound of prime rib. (Not sure exact, but I did go overboard on the taters. Not pictured the stuffing that didnt fit.)
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I thought about prime rib for Thanksgiving because I got one in the freezer, but I think that's what will have for Christmas. Looks great though. Only thing I'm not seeing is a good horseradish sauce, but I know that's not everybody's cup of tea. I personally prefer the kind that will clear goddamn sinuses out.

Sludig · Nov 29, 2024

Dr.Retarded said:
I thought about prime rib for Thanksgiving because I got one in the freezer, but I think that's what will have for Christmas. Looks great though. Only thing I'm not seeing is a good horseradish sauce, but I know that's not everybody's cup of tea. I personally prefer the kind that will clear goddamn sinuses out.

I like a mild horseradish, Got burned on a bad bottle of it though so had been off of it and when wifes cooking asking her to try I think would be a bridge too far (she wont eat it)

Though I'm not sure I'd like it here except maybe as a finisher, woulda been good on tonights steak.

I do wish I'd gotten a can of cranberry sauce. Hated it all my childhood now I randomly crave it.

Dr.Retarded · Nov 29, 2024

Sludig said:
I like a mild horseradish, Got burned on a bad bottle of it though so had been off of it and when wifes cooking asking her to try I think would be a bridge too far (she wont eat it)

Though I'm not sure I'd like it here except maybe as a finisher, woulda been good on tonights steak.

I do wish I'd gotten a can of cranberry sauce. Hated it all my childhood now I randomly crave it.

I don't remember in the name of the brand that we get but it's typically ever by the seafood department, and it's the fresh kind. It's pretty good but I got in a jar of some really crazy horseradish that had a red label or something on it. It was by far like the most potent I had ever had, and it's wonderful.

Little bit of mayonnaise, sour cream, dash of Worcestershire, bit of hot sauce, and some green onion or chives. I'll make it even if all we're doing is just growing a couple of ribeyes because it's such a wonderful condiment.

Hateyou · Nov 30, 2024

Haus said:
LATE BREAKING MEAT NEWS!!!!

And after 18 hours one turkey and one brisket the meat is done...

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The meat is glorious (TWSS) , the bark is decent but not where I really wanted to get with it. Still need to tinker with the prep and rub I think. (TWS(also)S)

Try this, I use it on any pork I smoke. The bark on a pork butt with this rub is incredible.

Do a light coating of mustard or honey to get ingredients to stick better. Either one cooks off and doesn’t affect flavor.

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp sea salt
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours after rub applied

Other stuff I’ve added trying different flavors:

Ghost pepper flakes
Turmeric
Cumin

BrutulTM · Nov 30, 2024

I don't hate horseradish, but I can't imagine why people put it on something as delicious as prime rib when it's going to totally overpower the flavor of the meat. My brother is a horseradish fiend. When I watch him eat sushi I don't know why he bothers paying for the fish and rice when there's no way he could taste anything but wasabi. Might as well save money and just dip bread in it or something.

Khane · Nov 30, 2024

Yea I'm team Salt and Pepper and nothing else for Prime Rib

Gavinmad · Nov 30, 2024

People went pretty wild for my turkey to the point that there were almost no leftovers, it was so tender that I could barely even carve it because it fell apart trying to transfer it from the roasting pan to a cutting board. I was feeling a bit thrilled after hearing so many positive exclamations about the turkey but when I go to take my first bite? DRY AS FUCK. My initial thought was that my entire family just didn't want to hurt my feelings or something but it turned out it was just the tenderloin that had dried out, everything else was as good as everyone was saying.

Might toss a few clearance turkeys in the freezer so I can experiment without jeopardizing thanksgiving dinner.

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