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Biltong is like beef jerky only you buy it with Krugerrands and it tastes better. Ask my fried Dori (not Nemo’s friend, that’s Dory). It’s a South African dried meat. It’s much softer (if done right) than beef jerky and more of a pure meat flavor. I sometimes use it as bacon, though it is … Read more
So this is the best way I found to cook cheap meat. Once it’s cooked, you can make whatever with it. More on that in future recipes. So here’s what you need: Cheap meat. get something with fat in it. Any beef cut will do. Onion Garlic Salt Black pepper Mason jars Quantities are whatever … Read more
OK, so maybe it’s not that kosher. But it is so good! The basic recipe is real simple. I just added some seasoning and modified quantities to how I like it. Other than the salt, sugar and black pepper, spices are optional. Ingredients Pork Belly slab, skinless, but with the fat layer. As small or … Read more
To my firstborn, a future restaurateur and chef: Serves 4 1.5-2 lb beef 1″ cubes 15 baby carrots or two big carrots pealed and cut 1 large onion wedged 1″ pieces 3 medium potatoes, pealed, 1″ cubes. 1 celery stock, chopped 1/4″ pieces 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 hot peppers finely chopped (Jalapeno, Thai green … Read more
Excellent with a side or in a salad. Minimal effort and great results. Serves 2 2 Short Ribs Strips 2″ wide (8″-10″ long, 1″-1.5″ thick) Marinade: 2 tbsp Maple Syrup 1/2 Lime’s juice 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar in the raw 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp port wine Place all marinade ingredients … Read more
Meat Candy! A favorite. Serves 4 1 package of smoked bacon 3 boneless pork chops sauce: 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup honey Pinch (or more) of hot pepper (smoked habanero, cayenne, chipotle etc.) Pinch of salt 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce … Read more