August 21, 20187 yr Author 4 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: The way we made them was diced pork skin deep fried in a huge kettle of pork fat. Little tidbits of chewy goodness. Add a dash of tabasco for more kick. Commercial packages are often called chicharones. Same ingredients but definitely not the same flavor. Some commercial packs are just labeled "Fried Pork Skin". Those are closer to our cracklins. pork rings???
August 21, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: Basically, fried pork fat...Nothing healthy about them, BUT, "bet ya' can't eat just one!" http://www.achefslifeseries.com/recipes/13 Dave, that recipe is a good'un. And, he's dead on about the great tasting fish fried in that lard.
August 21, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Gene Howe said: fish fried in that lard. We always brought home a 5 gal bucket of lard too and we raised pretty lean hogs by the standard back then. Lot's of things were cooked up in that lard..all of it tasted good.
August 21, 20187 yr Author 7 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: And, he's dead on probably more truth in that statement then ya realize.. Edited August 21, 20187 yr by Stick486
August 21, 20187 yr Author 1 minute ago, Grandpadave52 said: We always brought home a 5 gal bucket of lard too and we raised pretty lean hogs you could have fed the lard to the hogs to fatten them... but the short of it is the lard kills the hogs...
August 21, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, Stick486 said: you could have fed the lard to the hogs to fatten them... but the short of it is the lard kills the hogs... It's all we knew and had been passed down living on the farm. Butchered 2 hogs and one beef/year; had our own chickens too thus eggs, a couple of milk cows, put out a huge garden then canned beans, tomatoes, peas, sweet corn & popcorn , okra, potatoes, carrots, etc.; own apple & peach trees, wild black & rasp berries too so those were canned, We didn't buy much at the store...bread, coffee, sugar, flour some cereals and other basic staples. Never went hungry and honestly very seldom sick with colds, flu etc. I only missed 1/2 day of high school from the 2nd month of my sophomore year until I graduated; and that was because a pen of feeder pigs got loose one morning just before I left for school. Although I could have had excused, approved and uncounted absences during spring planting and fall harvest, I never took advantage. Things were much different then.
August 21, 20187 yr Popular Post 44 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: It's all we knew and had been passed down living on the farm. Butchered 2 hogs and one beef/year; had our own chickens too thus eggs, a couple of milk cows, put out a huge garden then canned beans, tomatoes, peas, sweet corn & popcorn , okra, potatoes, carrots, etc.; own apple & peach trees, wild black & rasp berries too so those were canned, We didn't buy much at the store...bread, coffee, sugar, flour some cereals and other basic staples. Never went hungry and honestly very seldom sick with colds, flu etc. I only missed 1/2 day of high school from the 2nd month of my sophomore year until I graduated; and that was because a pen of feeder pigs got loose one morning just before I left for school. Although I could have had excused, approved and uncounted absences during spring planting and fall harvest, I never took advantage. Things were much different then. This Georgia MDF sure brings out the best in folks. MMM...good. Herb
August 22, 20187 yr 5 hours ago, Stick486 said: wanna bet... how about none... Gee Stick, I took you for the adventurous, try anything, type. Wonder if they eat cracklins while watching football. Wonder if a pig had a choice whether it would want its skin to be boiled in oil or kicked around on a Sunday afternoon (or Monday night, or Thursday night) on national TV? Boy, this has really gone off the rails. Anyway I'm dumping my MDF and going to get some Baltic Birch plywood. Tempered hardboard too.....is this stuff ok? Edited August 22, 20187 yr by JIMMIEM add info
August 22, 20187 yr Author 2 hours ago, JIMMIEM said: Gee Stick, I took you for the adventurous, try anything, type. eat cracklins while watching football as long as it hasn't got fat on it... no TV.. 2 hours ago, JIMMIEM said: Tempered hardboard too.....is this stuff ok? same only thinner..
August 22, 20187 yr 19 hours ago, steven newman said: Hmmmm, add some oil to the iron skillet, slice some cucumbers lengthwise.....and deep fry them in the skillet....sometimes dragged them through the corn flour and egg thing Never had a fried cucumber. Going to soon though...
August 22, 20187 yr 6 hours ago, Cal said: Never had a fried cucumber. Going to soon though... I never either, had fried zuccini,and really like those. Peel the hide off and dip in egg,flour and fry til golden brown. Herb
August 22, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Dadio said: I never either, had fried zuccini,and really like those. Yep they're good as is squash, green tomatoes, pumpkin blossoms, apple slices... Wife recently did a batch of cauliflower.
August 22, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said: Yep they're good as is squash, green tomatoes, pumpkin blossoms, apple slices... Wife recently did a batch of cauliflower. Gotta try those apple slices. Does she do anything to the slices before...or after...the dredge?
August 22, 20187 yr 5 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Gotta try those apple slices. Does she do anything to the slices before...or after...the dredge? I think just butter before but has dipped in Panko (sp?) after butter...gives a little crunch..
August 22, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: I think just butter before but has dipped in Panko (sp?) after butter...gives a little crunch.. So, no egg/milk then flour? Panko is a great idea.
August 22, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: I think just butter before but has dipped in Panko (sp?) after butter...gives a little crunch.. What type of apples does she use? I know some types of apples are good for pies and some types are good for apple sauce. Wondering what type of apple(s) are best for this type of cooking. Thank You.
August 24, 20187 yr Popular Post Sorry guys, I got distracted... On 8/22/2018 at 7:03 PM, JIMMIEM said: What type of apples does she use? I know some types of apples are good for pies and some types are good for apple sauce. Wondering what type of apple(s) are best for this type of cooking. Thank You. Typically we use either Red or Yellow Delicious since that's the two trees we have still bearing fruit. We (she) have bought Granny Smith's if you like a little more tart apple...Gala's work OK too. On 8/22/2018 at 4:37 PM, Gene Howe said: So, no egg/milk then flour? Panko is a great idea. Sorry Gene I may have misled a bit...not really deep fried, but just plain 'ole fried... Basic ingredients: 6-8 apples of choice, peeled (or leave the peel if preferred) thin sliced (not plane shaving thin though) or cubed ~1/4 C real butter, unsalted ~1/3 C brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8-1/4 tsp nutmeg juice from 1/2 lemon pinch of salt -- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; once melted add sliced/chopped apples -- Squeeze the lemon juice over the apples; then add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt -- Stir to make sure the apples are well coated, then saute over medium heat for ~10 minutes or until the apples are fork tender -- If you choose add Panko stirring to coat/blend with apples -- Best served with a couple of big scoops of Pure Vanilla Bean Ice cream After eating this, much like this post, you'll forget all about MDF, RDF (Rice DF) or basicly any other kind of wood by-product.
August 24, 20187 yr Author 2 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Sorry guys, I got distracted... I had to steal that... Stole it and put it in the Food/Gub thread...
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