What's for supper - Second Course

[APoc184]

Isn't that what builders use to smooth out cement? If so, you are in the wrong place

Hehe. No it is not a trowel.

It is a steak weight. Also known as a bacon press.

Want to use it specifically when cooking things like pork chops in the pan. Always lifts up somewhere as the fat shrinks and then you do not get even caramelisation.

Decided I have 5mm thick x 100mm wide flat bar in the workshop. Will use two pieces welded on top of each other, Fit a handle and then wrap with foil when I use it.

 

[RanzB]

Want to use it specifically when cooking things like pork chops in the pan. Always lifts up somewhere as the fat shrinks and then you do not get even caramelisation.

Make cuts in the fat going toward the meat but not too deep.

 

[zeb]

Anybody know where I can buy something like this?

I got mine from Amazon. Bought a round one, but here's the rectangular one and it ships to SA.
Rectangular-Shaped Cast-Iron Grill Press

 

[APoc184]

Broccoli and cheese fritters.

 

[cerebus]

Roasted fennel and carrot soup with bacon.



And for tomorrow prepared an eggplant lasagne.

 

[SauRoNZA]

First time Sous Vide in a slow cooker.



Came out a little too Medium but for a first try I'm quite happy.

Should get it spot on next time.

Still tasted amazing and super soft.

 

[genetic]

First time Sous Vide in a slow cooker.

Came out a little too Medium but for a first try I'm quite happy.

Should get it spot on next time.

Still tasted amazing and super soft.

Looks great! Needs a dab of mushroom sauce...

 

[SauRoNZA]

Lol. It had a whole lot of pinotage mushroom sauce.

Just doesn't look as good on photos.

 

[APoc184]

Finished my own steak weight this afternoon.

 

[KingBel]

For my cheat day, went to Salsa in Pineslopes. Had the chicken burrito and sweet potato chips. Was very good, but not that filling.

 

[Lord Flacko]

Noodles.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Finished my own steak weight this afternoon.

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You'll have to explain how that works, because I have no clue what I'm looking at.

 

[RanzB]

You'll have to explain how that works, because I have no clue what I'm looking at.

It's to weigh down food as it's cooking.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Oh that makes sense.

But why? Even it out in the pan?

 

[akescpt]

Oh that makes sense.

But why? Even it out in the pan?

Yep. Can't I just wrap a brick in foil though?

 

[APoc184]

Yep. Can't I just wrap a brick in foil though?

Yes you can. Same concept.

 

[Noseworthy]

 

[APoc184]

Romans Pizza

 

[PostmanPot]

 

[Lord Flacko]

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Looks amazing. Did you finish the entire meal by yourself ? I won't judge.