Shio Koji translates to Salt Koji and this is exactly what it is. It’s another simple and quick application of your newly made batch of koji. It has a wonderful impact on proteins you apply it to. I tried it primarily with pork and beef so far, but marinating chicken or fish in it should…… Continue reading Koji: Shio Koji
Category: Pork
Grilled Pork Chops, BBQ Carrots and Ranchovy Dressing (Combustion Inc. Thermometer Overview)
I have been playing with the Combustion Inc. predictive thermometer for a bit now and made some awesome food with it including these lovely pork chops. It’s not really a substitute for cooking sous vide in every case but in some cases it is because it provides a lot of information about what is happening…… Continue reading Grilled Pork Chops, BBQ Carrots and Ranchovy Dressing (Combustion Inc. Thermometer Overview)
Terrine Bordelaise
Making a terrine or pate en terrine is not as easy as making a meatloaf. I’ve read so many recipes in various books from well-respected authors who always use that silly introduction to their recipe for a rustic country terrine. The line inevitably goes something like “oh don’t be intimidated by the Frenchy name and…… Continue reading Terrine Bordelaise
Reverse Seared Pork Loin with pumpkin, greens and cane syrup
I love cooking proteins gently in a perfectly temperature-controlled water container (sous vide). It’s a method that’s very difficult to replicate for certain preparations. It is convenient. It hits that nerdy tech-loving precision oriented part of my brain. However, it requires in most cases the use of plastic bags. It bothers me a bit every…… Continue reading Reverse Seared Pork Loin with pumpkin, greens and cane syrup
Confit de Porc
Confit has to be one of the most reward to effort ratio meat preparations that exist. Salt and season, cook gently in fat, store, reheat and eat. That’s it. In these cooler months it is a comforting, relaxing and delicious preparation. No, there is not that much more to it. Pork confit is what I…… Continue reading Confit de Porc
Sugo and Polenta with Over- Easy Egg
Rustic, but not simple, as it gets and so very satisfying. The combination of tender polenta and some sort of saucy meat is a classic. This one, based on a recipe from the book Hello! My Name is Tasty (I’m loving this book and I wrote about it previously here), is an excellent example of…… Continue reading Sugo and Polenta with Over- Easy Egg
Lardo Tipico
Man is this good. Like very very good. It’s another one of those posts here that did not start as a planned blog post, hence the no preparation pictures. I wish I had taken some. Oh well, maybe next time since I am sure there will be a next time. After months in the cure,…… Continue reading Lardo Tipico
Glandoulat: Red Beans and Pork with Carrots from the Southwest of France
Cool name but really this is a delicious classic combination of pork and beans made all the more refined and nuanced because it’s another recipe from Paula Wolfert’s The Cooking of Southwest France. It’s perfect for the cool weather months and simpler to prepare than a Cassoulet or Garbure (It’s been a while since I…… Continue reading Glandoulat: Red Beans and Pork with Carrots from the Southwest of France
Oven Dried Tomatoes 