The ham was ready. Now for smoking. I took the idea from various recipes to put it on to the BBQ and cover it over, providing a crude smoker. I was able to use some Apple Wood Chips from Colorado thanks to my good friend Dominic. I was continually prodding it with my probe thermometer, waiting for the magic 76C […]
Read moreThere must be a million of these types of recipes. And this one’s pretty straightforward: pork sausages fried quickly until browned, then a splash of Marsala for fun. A tin of tomatoes, cannelini beans and a jar of bacony pasta sauce, and after some bubbling away, that’s it. Ladies and gentlemen, winter has arrived. (PS. the ham wasn’t ready yet […]
Read moreA handsome, rich and satisfying meal. I’ll admit that’s one of the worst photos of food in the world, sorry. Tastes good though, promise. I start by dusting strips of steak in flour and paprika, then frying quickly and leaving to one side. Then I fry an onion, garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms until softened. Then a nice bit of […]
Read moreWow, how exciting is that title?! You’re desperate to read on, aren’t you. I wanted to make my own ham. I think all these home preserving techniques are getting lost, and the results you get are so unique and personal compared to vacuum-wrapped plasticky salt logs. I’ve started here with pork leg, very inexpensive. I then made an 85% brine […]
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