Friday, October 25, 2013

Poultry Smoking Tips



Before you start smoking, I’d like to share a few "secrets" that will help you create the best smoked poultry ever.

1.Brining works magic on poultry

A brine of salt, sugar, seasonings and water can do wonders to poultry. During the brine, liquid is absorbed into the flesh, adding moisture, flavor, and improving the texture. The absorbed water also conducts heat, so the plumped up bird will cook faster.


2.Don’t overcook poultry

Whole poultry can be challenging to cook because different parts of the bird are done at different temperatures. Breast meat is done at 170 Fahrenheit, while the thigh is done at 180 F. Foil placed over the breast partway through smoking will prevent it from overcooking. Remove the bird from the smoker when the thigh reaches 175 degrees and the breast reaches 165. The temperature will raise five degrees as it rests before carving.

3.Add seasoning underneath the skin

To make the best use of seasonings and rubs, put them between the skin and flesh of the bird. This is where they'll make the greatest contribution to flavor.


Thursday, October 24, 2013

Get your Rib Roast at CCM and Try This!

Oven Baked Smoky Beef Rib Roast

Ingredients:
  • 1 bone-in beef rib roast
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Liquid smoke
Dry age the rib roast in the fridge for two-to-four days in a large container, lightly covered with foil. Dry aging concentrates the flavor and tenderizes the meat.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a remote thermometer probe into the center of the roast. Cover the rib roast with a loose fitting foil tent. This prevents the outside of the roast from excessive drying as it cooks. Pop the roast into the oven.
Roast that wonderful hunk of beef until the internal temperature reaches 120F, then remove it from the oven to rest. In twenty minutes or so, the internal temperature will rise to 130F.
Crank up the oven temperature to 500F, and crisp the outside of the beef roast for ten minutes or so. Don't overdo it or the house will fill with smoke (like mine did!).
Remove the roast from the oven and cover it with the foil tent until ready to serve. The interior of the smokyh prime rib roast should be perfectly cooked to a beautiful medium rare. Enjoy!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Beef and Red Wine Stew Recipe


BEEF STEW RECIPE INGREDIENTS:


* 1 1/2 pounds
stew beef
* 3/4 cup flour
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
* 1 to 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 2 ribs celery, sliced
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 cups beef broth
* 1 cup dry red wine, such as Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary, or a dash of crumbled dried rosemary
* 1 jar (15 ounces) small onions, or 10 to 16 ounces frozen small onions, thawed

BEEF STEW RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Trim beef stew and cut in small bite-size pieces. Put in a food storage bag with the flour, onion powder, and seasoned salt; toss to coat well.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add beef stew to hot oil and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add the onion and celery; continue cooking, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add carrots, garlic, broth, wine, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add drained or thawed onions. Continue cooking for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until beef is tender. Serve with biscuits or hot cooked noodles. The beef stew recipe is ready to serve 6....enjoy it !

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