It was inevitable I suppose, the last bastion of free thinking left in a society where increasingly every word must be carefully considered; not from the standpoint of whether it’s right or wrong, but from the vantage of how it will be perceived by self appointed thought police. Science was supposed to be different, in science the power of your persuasion is based on facts rather than the righteousness of gender, race, or political affiliation.
Read MoreCold Smoking Considerations
Cold smoking is a method for infusing a smoking flavor in foods that don’t need to be cooked, for example in cured fish or salami. As the name implies, cold smoking does not heat the smoking chamber so the challenge in modern electric or gas smokers is how do you burn the wood chips without heating the chamber.
Read MoreGenoa Salami – Italian
Genoa salami originated around the city of Genoa, Italy during the Roman era. While Genoa is a dry salami, what distinguishes it from other dry salamis is the texture and whole peppercorns along with other spices that make it more zingy. Genoa is made from fermented meat and can be stored outside the frig for months.
Read MoreHomemade Hard Salami – dry
Hard salami dates back to the Roman era when cured meats were a staple. Today it’s a great way to utilize game or meats you’ve stored in your freezer too long because when roasts went on sale for $2 a pound you got carried away and were going to make jerky but then forgot. The foremost thing that distinguishes hard salami from other kinds of salami is that it is made from fermented meat and can be stored outside the frig for months.
Read MorePolish Sausage Kielbasa
People often think that kielbasa is Polish for sausage, but it’s not. Kielbasa is a special kind of Polish sausage and if you’ve ever been in a real Polish butcher shop on Chicago’s north side, you quickly learn there a lot of different sausages from the homeland.
Read MoreSweet Italian Sausage
Homemade Italian sausage is a bit of a lost art, but for those who process game, or can’t resist when the grocery store puts pork butts on sale for half price, here is a recipe you can try.
Read MoreButtermilk Bread
While most people think about biscuits when referring to buttermilk breads, a loaf is also a nice way to go. I like this recipe when I’m camping because it is a hearty bread that holds up well away from the bread box.
Read MoreSmoking a Turkey, Chicken, or Pheasant
This recipe lays out general steps and tips for smoking fowl and while a turkey is significantly larger than a pheasant, the process is more or less the same. The main difference is the time different steps take.
Read MoreThyme Roasted Turkey
This recipe uses a nice thyme based rub that will give your roasted turkey a savory edge that browns well.
Read MorePolish Babka Bread – Sweet or Savory
Three Babka recipes are presented, a savory pesto babka, a sweet cinnamon babka, and a chocolate babka. This milk based bread uses honey and butter to create a soft but firm texture.
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