recipe sharing :)

Chad · 01-09-2016, 07:43 AM

I had a thought about smokers. When I smoke meat I put beer or water in the smoker to keep the meat moist. I wonder if anyone has tried putting herbs in the water and if so did it flavor the meat?

clay · 01-09-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

I had a thought about smokers. When I smoke meat I put beer or water in the smoker to keep the meat moist. I wonder if anyone has tried putting herbs in the water and if so did it flavor the meat?

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

Chad · 01-09-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by clay

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

Thank you Clay, you made some great suggestions.

Chad

Bèsame* · 01-09-2016, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay

My MasterBuilt Pro digital smoker has a pan on bottom but on top of the "firebox" that holds the wood chips.

We do not like the mesquite.....doesn't taste well on the meats for some reason. The applewood chips & cherry are the best.

As far as adding fresh herbs to the water, give it a whirl.

You can add apple juice to that pan OR soak chips in juice OR water. I have used apple juice in with some water.....worked just fine....I didn't taste any "apple" flavor so much as the woodchips smoke negates that with its own flavorings!

Good luck Chad!!!

I always filled my water pan with cut up onions, garlic, apples. Think of the water as flavor infused steam along with the wood chips!

Chad · 05-01-2016, 12:43 PM

I am growing some veggies, does anyone know an easy pickling recipe for pickling banana peppers?

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

I am growing some veggies, does anyone know an easy pickling recipe for pickling banana peppers?

I use this recipe I found online:

Brine (per one lb of peppers):
3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 cups water
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1 garlic clove per jar, minced

Heat the brine until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved. Let cool to room temp, fill jars. Let them pickle in the fridge for at least 24 hours - longer if you can.

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 03:01 PM

Ham Casserole
(Recipe is easily doubleable - is that a word?)

6 potatoes, chopped
1/3 C chopped onion
2T butter
2 C ham, cubed
1 1/2 C broccoli (which I skip, yuck lmao)
4oz Neufchatel cheese
1 1/2 C cheddar
4 slices bacon

Cook your potatoes until done. Cook ham at the same time, as well as the broccoli. Cook the onions in the butter until translucent.

Combine potatoes, ham, broccoli, and onions and butter in a baking pan. Cut chunks of Neufchatel cheese throughout the pan, and spread around. Cover with cheddar.

Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes. Cook bacon during this time until crispy. Crumble on the top of the casserole when done.

Super good!

storyspinner70 · 05-01-2016, 03:09 PM

I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love.

It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking.

Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper.

I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm.

Chad · 05-01-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by storyspinner70

I use this recipe I found online:

Brine (per one lb of peppers):
3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 cups water
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar

1 garlic clove per jar, minced

Heat the brine until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved. Let cool to room temp, fill jars. Let them pickle in the fridge for at least 24 hours - longer if you can.

Thank you, I appreciate this recipe.
Chad

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storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 355 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 987 Times in 289 Posts Rep Power: 8681947	Ham Casserole (Recipe is easily doubleable - is that a word?) 6 potatoes, chopped 1/3 C chopped onion 2T butter 2 C ham, cubed 1 1/2 C broccoli (which I skip, yuck lmao) 4oz Neufchatel cheese 1 1/2 C cheddar 4 slices bacon Cook your potatoes until done. Cook ham at the same time, as well as the broccoli. Cook the onions in the butter until translucent. Combine potatoes, ham, broccoli, and onions and butter in a baking pan. Cut chunks of Neufchatel cheese throughout the pan, and spread around. Cover with cheddar. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes. Cook bacon during this time until crispy. Crumble on the top of the casserole when done. Super good! __________________ So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. ― Jorge Luis Borges

05-01-2016, 03:09 PM	#8
storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 355 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 987 Times in 289 Posts Rep Power: 8681947	I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love. It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking. Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper. I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm. __________________ So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. ― Jorge Luis Borges

01-09-2016, 07:43 AM	#1
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,312 Times in 5,677 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I had a thought about smokers. When I smoke meat I put beer or water in the smoker to keep the meat moist. I wonder if anyone has tried putting herbs in the water and if so did it flavor the meat?