Monthly Archives: November 2010

Smoked Serrano Crème Brulee

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

A Chile & A Spoon–Recipe Contest: The Results! On November 14th I posted the announcement (below) that I was chosen with other fine food bloggers to enter the Marx Foods recipe challenge named: A Chile & A Spoon. It is … Continue reading →

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Brining Turkeys: Fact & Fiction

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

Everywhere I look there are folks recommending that people brine their turkeys. So to help clear up the confusion, I thought it would help to add some sanity to this discussion. Pay close attention………still with me?………..Okay   YOU SHOULD PROBABLY … Continue reading →

Miscellaneous

Mangalitsa Ham – Recipe Challenge

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

The Challenge The folks over at Marx Foods issued a recipe challenge here: Mangalitsa Challenge , and of course I had to respond. I was fortunate enough to be selected, and I eagerly awaited the arrival of this very special … Continue reading →

Pork

Cherry Smoked Chicken

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

The Plan: Make some smoked turkey for my friends from Georgia that were visiting for the weekend. The Problem: The Procrastinator; aka Sir Porkalot, aka yours truly; neglected to pick up a turkey in time to get it thawed, and … Continue reading →

Poultry, Recipes ,

Wordless Wednesday: Nov. 10, 2010

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

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Poultry Brine Recipe

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

Here is the poultry brine recipe I use for both chicken & turkey – just in time for the holiday season. Basic Brine 2 Gallons Water 2 Cups Kosher Salt 3 Cups Sugar 4 Tbs Black Pepper 2 Tbs Poultry … Continue reading →

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BULGOGI or GALBI: Otherwise known as Korean BBQ

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

I have been known to frequent a local Korean BBQ place that serves what is known as “Galbi”. According to Wikipedia Galbi is marinated beef (or pork) short ribs. It is also known as bulgabi when cooked over fire. Of … Continue reading →

Beef

So Here We Are: What comes next?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sir Porkalot Comments Off

For years I have enjoyed cooking;  Maybe it was the fact I grew up in a single parent household, and had to fend for myself afterschool many a night. Maybe it was the fact I like to eat! Maybe I … Continue reading →

Competition BBQ, Miscellaneous