COVID-19 Food Porn Thread

[Wolfman]

All is well north of Bonita Springs. My brother is booking another month at their condo in lieu of returning to New York at the end of this month. All this madness better end by the end of April and not deter the trip north we have booked. Keep your sanity.

[mvscal]

Ok. I'm sorry to say, but green chili does not have tomatoes ever. Period. Full stop. Red chili doesn't have tomatoes either for that matter.

From the way back machine I posted a Chili Verde recipe here. Note even the addition of tomatillos is controversial in New Mexico. I took the liberty of re-editing the recipe from the cooking forum.

Essentially a bog standard chili verde with a couple Peruvian twists using potatoes and aji amarillo paste. Aji's are nearly impossible to find fresh or even dried and the paste will have to be ordered online. You can use serranos and/or jalapenos in the recipe but the flavor is totally different. Aji's have a more fruity flavor similar to habaneros except not nearly as hot. Mexicans don't use them but they are very common in Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine.

4 lbs boneless pork butt, trimmed and cubed into 2 inch or so chunks
2 lbs tomatillos
2 lbs green chilis like anaheim, hatch or poblano.
2 lbs white onion, diced
1.5 lbs red potatoes, small dice like for skillet fries.
2 tbs aji amarillo paste or one jap and one serrano, diced with or without seeds depending on your heat preference
1/4 cup garlic, minced
one bunch cilantro, just chop the bottom stems off.
1 tbs cumin
2 tbs + Mexican oregano (dried)
1/3 cup evoo
Chicken stock (2 or 3 cups)

This is a multi-step preparation. You can do them sequentially or simultaneously. At least start with the onions. You can also finish the stew in a crockpot or a dutch oven/casserole/pot big enough to handle it (at least 5 qts).

Toss the pork chunks with kosher salt at least one hour before starting. Use 1 tsp per pound.

Preheat oven to 350

In a large saute pan combine the onions and jap/serranos (if any) and evoo. Turn heat to medium and stir to coat all the ingredients and saute until translucent (about 10 minutes or so) and add aji paste continue until fragrant. When the onions are finished transfer them to your crockpot or casserole.

In your trusty cast iron skillet over med-high add the pork and give it some nice golden brown color. Don't crowd the pan, you fucking mongoloids. Do it in batches or else it will steam instead of brown. Add the pork to the onions. When you're finished, deglaze the skillet with about a cup of chicken stock. Add to the pork and onions and keep them turning while you prepare the tomatillos and chilis.

Do the tomatillos and chilis at the same time if you have the room. Just keep them on separate baking sheets as they are on different timetables. Note that tomatillos are optional. Personally, I like the tang they provide and they are very high in pectin, so they will thicken the broth.

Peel the husks off of the tomatillos, rinse, dry and coat them with evoo. I just pour a bit on a paper towel and rub them. Put them on a baking sheet and in the oven for about 25 minutes. Rinse your cilantro and lop the whole top off the bunch. Take the tomatillos out of the oven and puree them with the cilantro. Add to the pork/onions.

Place the chilis on a baking sheet and place them in the oven for about 35-40 minutes for the anaheims/hatchs. Place in a plastic bag and let them steam until cool enough to handle. Remove the skins and seeds and puree them, too. Add to the stew and add chicken stock if necessary to cover the meat, add the garlic, herbs and spices and cook over low heat until the pork is falling apart tender.

Add the potatoes (again optional) in the last 20 30 minutes.

[mvscal]

This weekend I might try for a manicotti, I haven't done one of those in awhile.

Just do stuffed shells. You'll thank me. Same recipe, but shells are so much easier to work with than manicotti.

[mvscal]

RACK the COVID19 food thread.

2nd

[Innocent Bystander]

Ok. I'm sorry to say, but green chili does not have tomatoes ever. Period. Full stop. Red chili doesn't have tomatoes either for that matter.

I agree, but different regions have different traditions. Like telling midwesterners chili does not contain pasta. Tradition supercedes origins, so eat the nightshade enhanced chile and call it southern style.

Toss the pork chunks with kosher salt

Case in point.

88, what did it look like when it was done, and what did you pair it with?

[Dinsdale]

I love to cook. I'll spend all day making a great dinner. But cooking for only myself sucks.

I had one of these the other day:



It was very far beyond what I was expecting. It was actually, dare I say, "pretty deece"? Quite spicy for an off-the-shelf item.

And I think I paid less than $2.50 for it. Might have to eat them even after the Apocalypse is over.

[Innocent Bystander]

I love to cook. I'll spend all day making a great dinner. But cooking for only myself sucks.

That's what hoes are for. Hang in there.

had one of these the other day:

That would be 7 bucks up here. Can't wait for DtC's decision on April's food of the month.

[mvscal]

Ok. I'm sorry to say, but green chili does not have tomatoes ever. Period. Full stop. Red chili doesn't have tomatoes either for that matter.

I agree, but different regions have different traditions. Like telling midwesterners chili does not contain pasta. Tradition supercedes origins, so eat the nightshade enhanced chile and call it southern style.

Toss the pork chunks with kosher salt

Case in point.

Uh, what? Cincinnati chili ehem ( viewtopic.php?f=17&t=44145 ) has pasta but it is by no means common or popular in the midwest. Midwestern style chili will have ground beef, beans and tomatoes in a mildly seasoned chili sauce.

[Innocent Bystander]

Uh, what? Cincinnati chili ehem ( viewtopic.php?f=17&t=44145 ) has pasta but it is by no means common or popular in the midwest. Midwestern style chili will have ground beef, beans and tomatoes in a mildly seasoned chili sauce.

Cincinnati style? Who knew it had a name. How long has it been called Cincinnati chili?

I had to come to the southwest to find out no one else put macaroni in chili. The born and bred midwesterners on these boards will back me up. It's filling, is why it's eaten. Like pulled pork and cole slaw.

[Mikey]

The local farmers market is still going strong.
Lots of agriculture around here, and they're definitely not shutting down.


This is part of the haul from this morning.




Lots of nice fresh fish in the stores as well. Local "rockfish" is going for $7.99/lb. Great stuff. Will be making some fish tacos tonight.

[Mikey]

Looks and sounds very tasty. In spite of the tomatoes.
:?

[mvscal]

Uh, what? Cincinnati chili ehem ( viewtopic.php?f=17&t=44145 ) has pasta but it is by no means common or popular in the midwest. Midwestern style chili will have ground beef, beans and tomatoes in a mildly seasoned chili sauce.

Cincinnati style? Who knew it had a name. How long has it been called Cincinnati chili?

Since the 1930s or so. Greek immigrant to Cincy.

I had to come to the southwest to find out no one else put macaroni in chili. The born and bred midwesterners on these boards will back me up.

Born in St. Louis and live in Nebraska. Nobody puts pasta in chili.

[Mikey]

So, how do you feel about beans?

[Mikey]

I think I had that once, years ago, when I was in Cincinnati. Very strange tasting concoction IMO.

[smackaholic]

Last week the local grocery was giving away heads of cabbage (10 cents/lb) so I bought 5 heads. I suspect this was the result of a whole lot of St Patty's day corned beef and cabbage dinners being cancelled.

I absolutely love cabbage. Makes a fantastic ingredient in any stirfry recipe. I usually go with asians seasoning, soy sauce, ginger, etc.... but, I'm worried that anything asian will likely give me COVID19, so tonight I with more of a spic theme.

I sliced 1 head of cabbage about 1 inch wide pieces, tossed with EVOO, S&P, spread out on multiple baking sheets, put in 375 oven about 20 minutes or until it started browning. Did the same with a few carrots, red bell pepper, a few zuchinni, an onion and asparagus. I actually put the carrots in the oven first as they take a while.

While all this stuff was roasting in the ovens, I cooked about 6 slices of bacon, then browned diced chicken in the bacon fat. The chicken was seasoned liberally with cummin/adobo. Chicken takes about 5 minutes a side. Don't overdo. It will turn to rubber.

After the chicken is done, throw everything into the pot atop the chicken, add 1 can of black beans, toss it and serve.

I would have threw in a can of diced tomatoes if I had them.

Makes a very hearty, delicious stew. Wash it all down with a good IPA. Heavenly.

Then stand by for some righteous farts.

[Mikey]

Rockfish





Sorry, wrong Rockfish




Ready for the grill




Fish tacos with beans, rice and homemade guac on the side.
(this is before adding a pile of salsa)




This was definitely edible.

[EAP]

That looks good, Jsc810. Wish the internet could transmit smells and tastes.

If the internet could do that, porn would become mainstream overnight.

[smackaholic]

Would????

Porn has been mainstream since about 5 minutes after hispeed interweb access became widespread.

[smackaholic]

Just heated up a bowl of leftover Hispaniconn. cabbage stew. Threw a handfull of chopped almonds on top.

Outfukkingstanding.

Still have plenty left. I need to find a can of diced tomatoes to throw on it.

And while talking about cabbage, has anyone else figured out that shredded sauteed cabbage makes a fantastic pasta substitute?

It has a similar texture, better taste, IMO and way less of those carbs that folks like 88, LS and me could prolly do with fewer of.

[Mikey]

Cabbage is very versatile stuff. Nutritious and cheap. We often just steam it and eat it with butter and soy sauce. Good in soups.
Also, you may have noticed, it's used in my fish tacos.

[Mikey]

After several wine club deliveries in the past couple of weeks, and one re-order, I think I may finally be fully prepared for a one to two week quarantine, if worse comes to worse.

[Kierland]

Not a big cabbage fan.
Good with corned beef on St. Patty’s day but other than that.
I grow it but, usually throw it in the chicken coop. It’s a good diversion for them and obviously good for them.

[Kierland]

Wine- It’s how you ruin a perfectly good grape.

[Carson]

A typical Greek hotdog has shredded fresh cabbage and carrots on it.

Good stuff.

[smackaholic]

Cabbage is very versatile stuff. Nutritious and cheap. We often just steam it and eat it with butter and soy sauce. Good in soups.
Also, you may have noticed, it's used in my fish tacos.

Sauted with EVOO, garlic, S&P.

I am pretty much convinced that it makes a better pasta than pasta.

[smackaholic]

Not a big cabbage fan.
Good with corned beef on St. Patty’s day but other than that.
I grow it but, usually throw it in the chicken coop. It’s a good diversion for them and obviously good for them.

Queerland's chickens are smarter than he is. No shock there.

Your 9 year old's food tastes are nearly as moronic as the rest of your views. Bet you're a YYYYuge Kraft mac and cheese fan.

[smackaholic]

Wine- It’s how you ruin a perfectly good grape.

STFU and finish your Bud Lite.

[Dinsdale]

Doesn't like cabbage (which I'll eat in any form -- kimchi rocks)

Doesn't like whisk(e)y

Doesn't like wine


Jeebus -- how do you feel about donkey asshole? Your taste is as bland as your keyboard.

[smackaholic]

I'll bet he can chug a wine cooler like it was penis with sufficient melanin levels.

[Mikey]

Don't mind Kierland he's decided to become a Contrary (go to 1:00)
I think Little Horse may actually be Stanley Pikkkle.

[smackaholic]

Doesn't like cabbage (which I'll eat in any form -- kimchi rocks)

Doesn't like whisk(e)y

Doesn't like wine


Jeebus -- how do you feel about donkey asshole? Your taste is as bland as your keyboard.

Been wanting to give Kimchi a try for a while. Now that I have a pile of cabbage heads sitting around, it is time.

Anyone have any recommendations on recipes?

[smackaholic]

Kimchi?

Isn't that rotten cabbage?

EEEEEEEWWWWWHHHHHHH! YUCKY!

Sin- you know who.

[Kierland]

Not a big cabbage fan.
Good with corned beef on St. Patty’s day but other than that.
I grow it but, usually throw it in the chicken coop. It’s a good diversion for them and obviously good for them.

Queerland's chickens are smarter than he is. No shock there.

Your 9 year old's food tastes are nearly as moronic as the rest of your views. Bet you're a YYYYuge Kraft mac and cheese fan.

Huh? He is in the garden right now feeding his guinea pig fresh lettuce and munching on peas and celery and whatnot.

[Kierland]

Doesn't like cabbage (which I'll eat in any form -- kimchi rocks)

Doesn't like whisk(e)y

Doesn't like wine


Jeebus -- how do you feel about donkey asshole? Your taste is as bland as your keyboard.

Cabbage is ok, I'm just not a big fan. Kimchi is good, but I don't make it and I don't eat at places that have it much.
Whiskey is gross which is why you don't chug it and yes wine is gross compared to the grape it came from, because grape juice is way tastier than wine.
Neither would be a thing if they were non alcoholic.

[smackaholic]

Not a big cabbage fan.
Good with corned beef on St. Patty’s day but other than that.
I grow it but, usually throw it in the chicken coop. It’s a good diversion for them and obviously good for them.

Queerland's chickens are smarter than he is. No shock there.

Your 9 year old's food tastes are nearly as moronic as the rest of your views. Bet you're a YYYYuge Kraft mac and cheese fan.

Huh? He is in the garden right now feeding his guinea pig fresh lettuce and munching on peas and celery and whatnot.

Sorry, that was poorly worded.

My intent was that your taste is childlike.

[Kierland]

Because I’m honest that most alcohol is not very tasty and cabbage is usually pretty bland?

[smackaholic]

"tasty" is a very subjective term. It is pointless to even discuss it.

Boiled cabbage is bland.

So is boiled potato, rice and many other things. Doesn't mean you can't turn it into something awesome.

[Innocent Bystander]

Not a big cabbage fan.
Good with corned beef on St. Patty’s day but other than that.
I grow it but, usually throw it in the chicken coop. It’s a good diversion for them and obviously good for them.

Queerland's chickens are smarter than he is. No shock there.

Your 9 year old's food tastes are nearly as moronic as the rest of your views. Bet you're a YYYYuge Kraft mac and cheese fan.

Huh? He is in the garden right now feeding his guinea pig fresh lettuce and munching on peas and celery and whatnot.

Yall aint shit. Kierland sounds like a great dad.

[Innocent Bystander]

Fish tacos with beans, rice and homemade guac on the side.
(this is before adding a pile of salsa)




This was definitely edible.

That's a plate to bring tears to your eyes. Salut.

[Kierland]

"tasty" is a very subjective term.

True, but I said "tastier" which is less subjective.