What did you cook or eat today (June 2025)?

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Trying to clear out my freezer of odds and ends so I put random bits of poultry meat, offcuts and skin (plus bacon) together into these roulades like my 'Turducken' thing I did at Christmas. They came out pretty well and this time I realised I didn't need to tie them with string, since after the sous vide stage, they will hold their shape for the frying part.

Here they after a couple of hours in the freezer which makes them stay intact when removing the clingfilm they're rolled in. Then it's a sous vide bath for 7 hours at 62C.

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After their bath it's a 4 min fry to golden them up.

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Ooh yeah. Going by the texture I do wonder if deli-style turkey breast is cooked sous vide....? It came out really tender and with that texture and mmm-moistness that is 'just so'. I also sharpened my knives so got some nice clean slices without the skin or bacon tearing.

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Its elegance has been elevated immeasurably by the inclusion of frozen peas and corn because I was too lazy to do some 'proper' veg side...

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I was assuming you defrosted them before sous vide but then I read 7 hours and thought probably not.
Thing is sous vide has such wide margins I’m still not sure!

 

[vernplum]

I was assuming you defrosted them before sous vide but then I read 7 hours and thought probably not.
Thing is sous vide has such wide margins I’m still not sure!

After they’re vacuum sealed I let them sit overnight in the fridge before I SV them which acts as a brining stage and also lets me time when I want them ready for dinner. The next day they’re thawed out before they go underwater.

 

[Barriehie]

Not much to look at but I've discovered a new favorite bean, soybean. I bought a 3 lb. bag at Morelo's just because I was surprised to see them, in Rome GA no less! Added some low sodium Spam and chipotle seasonings

 

[karadekoolaid]

I use coriander seeds in my pickling/corning spice blend.

Funny you should mention that. I use them for dill pickles and, even better, pickled onions.

 

[CookieMonster]

tonight is steak smothered with shrooms&onion, corn on cob

 

[badjak]

The alu foil contains potatoes

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

After something simple as have family stuff to deal with tomoz.
Couldn’t resist the allure of the dragon shears and a whole chicken on spesh off!
So a tray containing a well seasoned spatchcock chicken and another tray went in with garlic parmentier potatoes and sweet Romano peppers.

I did noticed how much easier the last brined chicken was to cut than this unbrined whole one, it took more oomph.
Fingers crossed the medicinal gin I’m about to indulge in won’t make my timings go wonky, no guarantees

 

[Barriehie]

After something simple as have family stuff to deal with tomoz.
Couldn’t resist the allure of the dragon shears and a whole chicken on spesh off!
So a tray containing a well seasoned spatchcock chicken and another tray went in with garlic parmentier potatoes and sweet Romano peppers.

I did noticed how much easier the last brined chicken was to cut than this unbrined whole one, it took more oomph.
Fingers crossed the medicinal gin I’m about to indulge in won’t make my timings go wonky, no guarantees

Medicinal gin... I've got vodka that's comes from the same pharmacy.

 

[JAS_OH1]

After something simple as have family stuff to deal with tomoz.
Couldn’t resist the allure of the dragon shears and a whole chicken on spesh off!
So a tray containing a well seasoned spatchcock chicken and another tray went in with garlic parmentier potatoes and sweet Romano peppers.

I did noticed how much easier the last brined chicken was to cut than this unbrined whole one, it took more oomph.
Fingers crossed the medicinal gin I’m about to indulge in won’t make my timings go wonky, no guarantees

Well glad you got the cutting out of the way before you started taking your medicine.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Well glad you got the cutting out of the way before you started taking your medicine.

I surprisingly adept in the kitchen when a little pie eyed.
I mean it is more work but I think I like the challenge

 

[medtran49]

After experimenting the other day, I have now perfected Pork Scratchings (similar to Crackling but not the same as Crackling is baked where as Pork Scratchings are Fried):

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If you're not worried about breaking your teeth then your British Pork Scratchings aren't quite right!

Cracklings are fried in the southern U.S. There are different methods, but all end with frying.

 

[Barriehie]

Cracklings are fried in the southern U.S. There are different methods, but all end with frying.

Dusted with chili powder...

 

[medtran49]

I've had a productive day. Made an Asian spice rub for some strips of Pork belly that will go in the oven with tomorrow night's dinner, then in a skillet to brown before we use it for a different meal. Marinade for beef bulgogi, so just have to put the beef in the night before. Started mung bean sprouts. Put together water/summer kimchi so it can merrily ferment for a few days. And made dinner for tonight.

Recipe - Scramburger

 

[medtran49]

Oh, coriander seed was in the rub/cure. I also use it in Moroccan, Indian, Persian dishes, plus other Asian dishes, even Southern pickled shrimp, which we need to have again as it's perfect for a summer meal.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

Homemade Spam Musubi with a cobbled together Teriyaki sauce, not all of the ingredients are available here in the condo, but

I figured we needed a treat today (like many other days) and I've been wanting to try Ululani's Shave Ice.
And yes, here in Hawaii, it's SHAVE ice, NOT SHAVED ice, or Snow Cone or Water Ice or ...
We each got the classic Rainbow flavor, but at the bottom of my cup is Roselani Macadamia Nut Ice Cream and Azuki Beans - Oishii!!!