What's for dinner guys....?????

[Baco Noir]

8 pounder before Thanksgiving. I think it came out pretty good.

Skin looks perfectly rendered but it looks like it pulled off the breast which will probably make that white meat dry.

Look into using the spatchcock method. It’ll loosen the skin so it stays put and results in more even cooking of the white and dark meat.

https://www.traeger.com/recipes/roas...ozdxLlkZXmdxHX

[SDGT3]

That's on me as the recipe called for separating the skin from the meat and putting soft butter in-between which exposed part of the breast. I've got to do a better job for the Thanksgiving turkey. Fortunately, because I had the bird in a homemade brine for 2.5 days, it was extremely moist with only a hint of over seasoning flavor on the part that was exposed.

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

That's on me as the recipe called for separating the skin from the meat and putting soft butter in-between which exposed part of the breast. I've got to do a better job for the Thanksgiving turkey. Fortunately, because I had the bird in a homemade brine for 2.5 days, it was extremely moist with only a hint of over seasoning flavor on the part that was exposed.

I've done the seasoned butter under the skin - including one that had citrus and rosemary in the compound better - and that works great. When combined with a brine, you are going to have a great tasting bird on Thanksgiving! I've used Alton Brown's brine recipe before and loved the results.

[SDGT3]

Roger that! thanks for the tip

[JGDSSD]

Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked Roast Turkey

[jatco]

Originally Posted by JGDSSD

Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked Roast Turkey

Looks pretty good from here....

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by JGDSSD

Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked Roast Turkey

Looks perfect!

[BNA/LION]

Sushi in Tijuana MX again...

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Sushi in Tijuana MX again...

This place always looks amazing!

[Baco Noir]

I guess part of being retired is not just saving steak for the weekend. Served with one of the phenomenal local wines.

[Baco Noir]

I made pozole today using some leftover pulled pork that I smoked for 20 hours. It was outstanding. My wife made fresh chips and guacamole to go with it.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

I made pozole today using some leftover pulled pork that I smoked for 20 hours. It was outstanding. My wife made fresh chips and guacamole to go with it.

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Looks Great...Yum..!

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by jatco

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Looks Great...Yum..!

The flavor was fantastic. Next time I’ll course chop the pulled pork to make it easier to eat with a spoon.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

The flavor was fantastic. Next time I’ll course chop the pulled pork to make it easier to eat with a spoon.

Sounds like an plan..!! Kudos to ya.

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

Never smoked a Turkey before but did a practice run with a small 8 pounder before Thanksgiving. I think it came out pretty good.

This was the real Thanksgiving Turkey. 21.5 lbs in a brine for 2 days and 7 hours smoked. It was delicious.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

This was the real Thanksgiving Turkey. 21.5 lbs in a brine for 2 days and 7 hours smoked. It was delicious.

Looks spectacular..and perfectly smoked. The veggies look wonderful...but have to ask..how did the white meat turn out...? Sometimes it can be dry...but I'm guessing not, in this case.
Kudos to you..

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

This was the real Thanksgiving Turkey. 21.5 lbs in a brine for 2 days and 7 hours smoked. It was delicious.

Looks outstanding!

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by jatco

Looks spectacular..and perfectly smoked. The veggies look wonderful...but have to ask..how did the white meat turn out...? Sometimes it can be dry...but I'm guessing not, in this case.
Kudos to you..

Thanks you. between the 48 hour citrus/herb brine and the slow cooking, every part of the bird was moist and tender.

[TNT009]

Steak 48. Easily best steakhouse I’ve been to!





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[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by TNT009

Steak 48. Easily best steakhouse I’ve been to!





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Looks absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing!


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[Carguy87]

Not dinner but an amazing lunch here in Vancouver BC. Tom sushi; cannot recommend highly enough! I am an absolute sushi snob and when I got into town I talked to a few locals who said “oh just go to any of them they are all great!”

Bold faced lies. Some of them were absolutely terrible (looking at you, only sushi place in Granville Island market where literally everything else is pure food magic).

This is THE spot to go. Plan on having to wait for a table, but worth every minute spent standing outside in the cold. Had the Bluefin Sashimi platter and had to go back for more o-toro nigiri. Truly exceptional!









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[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Not dinner but an amazing lunch here in Vancouver BC. Tom sushi; cannot recommend highly enough! I am an absolute sushi snob and when I got into town I talked to a few locals who said “oh just go to any of them they are all great!”

Bold faced lies. Some of them were absolutely terrible (looking at you, only sushi place in Granville Island market where literally everything else is pure food magic).

This is THE spot to go. Plan on having to wait for a table, but worth every minute spent standing outside in the cold. Had the Bluefin Sashimi platter and had to go back for more o-toro nigiri. Truly exceptional!









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Looks amazing. Good sushi is one of the things I miss most about living in western Colorado.

[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Looks amazing. Good sushi is one of the things I miss most about living in western Colorado.

Well if you ever find your self north of the border definitely look this place up ‘eh!

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Not dinner but an amazing lunch here in Vancouver BC. Tom sushi; cannot recommend highly enough! I am an absolute sushi snob and when I got into town I talked to a few locals who said “oh just go to any of them they are all great!”

Bold faced lies. Some of them were absolutely terrible (looking at you, only sushi place in Granville Island market where literally everything else is pure food magic).

This is THE spot to go. Plan on having to wait for a table, but worth every minute spent standing outside in the cold. Had the Bluefin Sashimi platter and had to go back for more o-toro nigiri. Truly exceptional!









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Looks fabulous. Haven't been there but should. Glad you had a great time

[SDGT3]

Very nice!

[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by jatco

Looks fabulous. Haven't been there but should. Glad you had a great time

Thanks! And yea especially since you’re from here you gotta go! It’s in the Davie Village neighborhood, but as long as that’s not a dealbreaker for you the food was truly some of the best I’ve had, not just sushi but food period.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Thanks! And yea especially since you’re from here you gotta go! It’s in the Davie Village neighborhood, but as long as that’s not a dealbreaker for you the food was truly some of the best I’ve had, not just sushi but food period.

Excellent... sounds like plan.. Thanks

[Baco Noir]

Had the neighbors over for dinner tonight and it was excellent. We did lamb chops, roasted brussel sprouts, beet and goat cheese salad, and fingerling potatoes.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Had the neighbors over for dinner tonight and it was excellent. We did lamb chops, roasted brussel sprouts, beet and goat cheese salad, and fingerling potatoes.

Looks great! Some solid wines there.

[SDGT3]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Had the neighbors over for dinner tonight and it was excellent. We did lamb chops, roasted brussel sprouts, beet and goat cheese salad, and fingerling potatoes.

Very Nice!