So if you are like me and don't really have the time today to cook, and you do not want fast food what do you do?
On Sunday I took a chicken out of the freezer and put in a brine to thaw in the refrigerator. Now all I have to do today is put in on the rotisserie or bake it. All of that can be timed so when I get home from work I have the main part of dinner ready. By using some technology and planning ahead, I don't have to eat fast food or take hours to cook. (slow cookers work well with a brined chicken too. I just prefer a little brown to add flavor.)
Or if you have left overs from a weekend BBQ, You can make sliders out of brisket or pork or chicken.
Just some thoughts..
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
HOT DOG OR BRATWURST BOIL
For those who may not have read the cookbook, there is a recipe in it that will improve the flavor of hot dogs or Brats especially if you are planning to grill them this weekend. Here is the short version.
Cook hot dogs in beer that you have added at least one clove of garlic (smashed), half of diced onion and a bay leaf. Cook on simmer for 10 minutes and then grill. You will be happy you did.
Have a safe weekend!
Cook hot dogs in beer that you have added at least one clove of garlic (smashed), half of diced onion and a bay leaf. Cook on simmer for 10 minutes and then grill. You will be happy you did.
Have a safe weekend!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
For those who are planning a weekend feast some ideas that may help.
First - remember to make sure food is held and served at the proper temperature. Cold food should be held at less than 40 degrees and hot food held at higher than 140. Foods that have a lot of sugar and/or fat in them such as baked beans or some fruit salads can harbor bacteria once they cross the temperature threshold. Keep an eye on these.
Meats - Bratwurst and Hotdogs have a lot of fat and can go bad if they are left out even after they are cooked. Keep them cold before you cook them and keep them hot or serve them right away. Hamburger, Turkey Burgers etc. - if you are taking these to a cook out, then either use the frozen patties or keep the meat as close to 32 degrees as possible.
Mayo - keep it cold along with the mustard and ketchup.
Stay safe and enjoy the last three day weekend of summer.
First - remember to make sure food is held and served at the proper temperature. Cold food should be held at less than 40 degrees and hot food held at higher than 140. Foods that have a lot of sugar and/or fat in them such as baked beans or some fruit salads can harbor bacteria once they cross the temperature threshold. Keep an eye on these.
Meats - Bratwurst and Hotdogs have a lot of fat and can go bad if they are left out even after they are cooked. Keep them cold before you cook them and keep them hot or serve them right away. Hamburger, Turkey Burgers etc. - if you are taking these to a cook out, then either use the frozen patties or keep the meat as close to 32 degrees as possible.
Mayo - keep it cold along with the mustard and ketchup.
Stay safe and enjoy the last three day weekend of summer.
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