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[Boar]

I have a boot lace and a horseshoe, and my toaster spits out Krunkaka.

[RebelSS]

Soaked some ultra-thick pig chops overnite in some concentrated apple juice, sprinkled with seasoning, and onto the baby broiler...

Last 15 mns topped with some cinnamon apple sauce, then pulled when just a bit browned....

In the meantime, mashed some sweet taters with butter, brown sugar, and sprinkled with nutmeg, mixed a bag of fresh peas and giant pearl onions together in butter....dinner is served!

[Boar]

Vey nice! two veggies Reb? I woulda went with a dinner roll and apple sauce, instead of the pee's and onions... but thats me..Looks good buddy!

[RebelSS]

Thanks! I always try to eat 2 veggies, and as few carbs as possible.  key word is "try". 

[bobberineyes]

That's a chop from he!! reb..you need help, boar and I are on our way!!

 

 

 

[RebelSS]

I think I'll start calling them my "Brontosaurus chops".  

[Boar]

And smurf will be called Schleprock!

[smurfy]

And smurf will be called Schleprock!

hey keep me outta your family feud!!!!!!!!!

[Boar]

LOL! Schleprock... ha thats funny right there

[reinhard1]

Thick is the way to go with pork chops!!!  Looks good Reb.  good luck.

[smurfy]

so whats the purpose of soaking or marinating all this meat????? me not understand?????????? I did however have chicken marinated in Italian dressing a few times and then put on a charcoal grill that was pretty tasty!

 

a good ole pork chop with tasty horseradish is all ya need!!!!!!!!!! right boar!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited November 30, 2015 by smurfy

[Boar]

Good ol porchop in a roaster pan with rice and canned tomatoes is right smurf.. marinading smurf can add flavor and break down tissie for tender meat so old duffs like you can bite thru with yur dentures! I cant wait to smoke my bear shoulders, gonnna soak them in apple cider for a day. then put a rub on them for a day then low and slow...

[bobberineyes]

Food prep sometimes is just as important as cooking,  not only marinating but you might want to get a good injector, for say chicken, Turkey,  Pork butts,brisket etc etc.

Ya know smurf,  if you play your cards right, you could end up getting that smoker for Xmas. .

[RebelSS]

Well, it's Team Frick & Frack!  I marinate the chop because I WANT TO! It gives the chop a sweetish apple taste, and IMO, makes it more tender and juicy, especially when charcoal grilling. You ought to try marinating your meat more! But, do NOT take or reply to that sentence literally; this is a family page.   I know Boar is marinated a good part of the time, but I don't know if it's made him any sweeter. 

 

Here, read and remember....

http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificdishe1/a/marinadescience.htm

 

Edited November 30, 2015 by RebelSS

[smurfy]

sorry just cant see ya ruining a piece of good meat by marinating it. little seasoning or rub maybe. if I want something to taste like an apple......i'll eat an apple!!!!!

 

oh and boar............... bite me!!!!!!!!!!! with or without your false teeth!!!!!!!!!!!

 

oh by the way all my old girlfriends, even my wife says I be plenty sweet!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited November 30, 2015 by smurfy

[RebelSS]

 

sorry just cant see ya ruining a piece of good meat by marinating it. little seasoning or rub maybe. if I want something to taste like an apple......i'll eat an apple!!!!!

 

 

Hmmm...that's an oxymoron!  OK, I'll be a smart-elbow and ask,  why do you smoke meat then? Marinating , like seasoning or rub, is an INTERNAL seasoning, if you will. Why, I expect reinhard to chime in here any minute! 

Edited November 30, 2015 by RebelSS

[leechlake]

I'm kind of old school and don't marinade many things  either.  Ironically I do use mint jelly on lamb chops so I get it.  Break out the A1 sauce (I can't believe that stuff even exists anymore).

Also, I don't marinade things for another reason.  I'm a clown and don't plan ahead enough to make it effective.

[smurfy]

Hmmm...that's an oxymoron!  OK, I'll be a smart-elbow and ask,  why do you smoke meat then? Marinating , like seasoning or rub, is an INTERNAL seasoning, if you will. Why, I expect reinhard to chime in here any minute! 

I havent smoked any meat yet. only thing I smoke so far is pike. got that down pat. not really having enough time is the main reason as well as not pulling the trigger on a smoker yet. I hope to have more time, weekends, now since we  quit doing the seasonal camper thing! 

[reinhard1]

You marinate even when cooking.  All the seasonings you use in soups or stews or even roasting affect the outside and the inside of the meat.  Of course there is the standard marinade so spices and more can reach the outside and inside and for the main reason, to tenderize the cut of meat.  Brinning is also a marinade to bring moisture, flavor, to the meat over time.  I marinate at times for lean meats that I want to make more tender that would otherwise be dry due to lack of marbling.  Beer, wine, and brandy are used often in cooking [and to marinate yourself at times while cooking], for alcohol helps in tenderizing meats.   Chicken and pork products come "enhanced" with a sodium/water solution for extra moistness [and profit] as well.   So at times even when your not marinating you may buy a product that already is.  Even the turkeys you buy [unless organic], are enhanced.  Remember way back when Butterball used to actually put butter under the skin of their turkeys?, Then they changed that to margarine, and now are no different that any other brand.  They "enhance" them like the other products making them no different, but still charge more for them.  good luck

[RebelSS]

Thanks, reinhard! I shall now refer to my marinated meat as "Reb's enhanced chops". 

 

In fact, I'm marinat...   er, "enhancing" a beef chuck right now with my SES (secret enhancer sauce) in preparation for the crock pot tomorrow. 

Edited November 30, 2015 by RebelSS

[smurfy]

Thanks, reinhard! I shall now refer to my marinated meat as "Reb's enhanced chops". 

you mean Rebs enhanced chops that ya wanna have taste like something other then pork chops???????? 

[RebelSS]

Yup! I'm making a chop that tastes like chicken. 

[delcecchi]

Yup! I'm making a chop that tastes like chicken. 

That's ok.  I've had turkey that tasted like ham...

And costco was sampling turkey bacon yesterday. 

[RebelSS]

That's ok.  I've had turkey that tasted like ham...

And costco was sampling turkey bacon yesterday. 

Did you get your chicken at SL Foods?

[delcecchi]

Did you get your chicken at SL Foods?

chicken?   I was thinking about some sirloin, but the deal will probably be over before I get there.  I'll give it a try anyway.  Honest.