Watcha cookin'?

[Powder Ho]

anyone got a good braised short ribs recipe they've loved?

I've used a stout braised recipe from Williams Sonoma that turned out awesome.
I think it's hard to mess up short ribs as long as they're cooked long enough.

[Dantheman]

anyone got a good braised short ribs recipe they've loved?

This is for ~2 lbs of short ribs:

1. Bring 2 cups broth to a boil, then add 2 oz dried porcini mushrooms.

2a. While the mushrooms are steeping, brown the short ribs. Set aside in a bowl when done to collect juices.
2b. When the meat browning is done, add mirepoix and saute until well caramelized.
2c. When mirepoix is done, add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper and 1 Tbs tomato paste. Cook 60 seconds while stirring.
2d. Add broth, mushrooms and 2 cups red wine. Simmer (gently!) until liquid volume has reduced to ~1 cup. Add accumulated meat juices.
2e. Stack two large sheets of aluminum foil on each other. Place ribs in center.
2f. Through a strainer, pour the reduced liquid over the ribs.
2g. Close the double foil layer around the ribs tightly to create a sealed packet.
2h. Put packet in a baking dish ('cause it's most likely going to leak a little bit) and place in a 250* oven for 3-4 hours or a 200* oven for 7-8 hours.

3a. Open one little corner of the packet and pour everything into a fat separator. You'll probably get 1.5-2 cups of meat juice and beef fat.
3b. Use 1 Tbs of the separated fat and 1 tbs flour to make a quick roux.
3c. Add the separated juices and another 1/2 cup red wine to the roux, slowly and whisking constantly.
3d. Simmer 15 minutes or until thickened/reduced to your liking. S&P to taste as necessary.
3e. Plate ribs and spoon over sauce.

Everything prior to making the roux can be done the day before. No need for the fat separator in that case. Just pour the meat juices into into a 2-cup measuring cup and place in the fridge alongside the meat packet. The fat will separate then harden and can be lifted right off. Reheat the ribs in the sauce while it simmers during step 3d.

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Thanks PH & DTM!

[nutmegchoi]

Snowy Sunday cooking up a storm.





Ratatouille in Shakshuka style with vino.

[riser4]

Is there an ask KQ about kitchen gear thread somewhere? I can't find it. My TRG search skills suck. I did find this gem though. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...hlight=Spatula

I am sick of lousy kitchen spatulas and am not finding what I want on the interwebs. Whatever happened to those bomber translucent single piece ones that used to be in commercial kitchens 25-30 years ago? I just want to practice safe cooking again! What's the best one out there? I want a scraper with one pointy side. GIR?

[JimmyCarter]

I am sick of lousy kitchen spatulas and am not finding what I want on the interwebs. Whatever happened to those bomber translucent single piece ones that used to be in commercial kitchens 25-30 years ago? I just want to practice safe cooking again! What's the best one out there? I want a scraper with one pointy side. GIR?

Not quite what you're describing, but i will never buy another spatula again.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/pr...m_pla=Cooks%27 Tools > Spatulas %26 Turners

[riser4]

Not quite what you're describing, but i will never buy another spatula again.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/pr...m_pla=Cooks%27 Tools > Spatulas %26 Turners

Right. That's a "turner". I need a "scraper". Always use a rubber. Spatula. Safe cooking guys.

[oftpiste]

Had one. Lost in divorce.

Not quite what you're describing, but i will never buy another spatula again.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/pr...m_pla=Cooks%27 Tools > Spatulas %26 Turners

[Dantheman]

Right. That's a "turner". I need a "scraper". Always use a rubber. Spatula. Safe cooking guys.

OXO silicone FTW

https://www.target.com/p/oxo-silicon...CABEgIME_D_BwE

[nutmegchoi]

Brandless.
Seems like they got some decent products going on.

https://brandless.com/products/acaci...slotted-turner

[riser4]

Brandless.
Seems like they got some decent products going on.

https://brandless.com/products/acaci...slotted-turner

Ai yai yai. That's a turner. Looking for a scraper.

[Powder Ho]

$7.99. Available anywhere good housewares are sold.

[nutmegchoi]

Ai yai yai. That's a turner. Looking for a scraper.

4 bones.

https://brandless.com/products/acaci...licone-spatula

[riser4]

Looking for single piece. All two pieces fall apart or harbor bacteria. I ordered a GIR Ultimate.

[riser4]

$7.99. Available anywhere good housewares are sold.

That's a bench knife. Not a scraper spatula. Why is this so hard? And support KAF: https://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop...ur-bench-knife

[Danno]

this is so hard because I have no fucking idea what you want

[teleee]

this is so hard because YOU have no fucking idea what you want

Fixed if for you.

[bagtagley]

Like this (as an example, don't get all worked up about the separate wooden handle)?

[riser4]

https://gir.co/spatula?size=Ultimate&color=Teal

[riser4]

Is there an ask KQ about kitchen gear thread somewhere? I can't find it. My TRG search skills suck. I did find this gem though. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...hlight=Spatula

I am sick of lousy kitchen spatulas and am not finding what I want on the interwebs. Whatever happened to those bomber translucent single piece ones that used to be in commercial kitchens 25-30 years ago? I just want to practice safe cooking again! What's the best one out there? I want a scraper with one pointy side. GIR?

I believe I described exactly what I wanted here. I would hazard a guess that there's more than one person here who knows the exact spatula I am talking about. Am I the only person here who practiced safe cooking in the 80s and 90s??? That's has to be the oldest, lamest, and most common kitchen joke out there. It appears that the spatulas that I am thinking of no longer exist. At least I can't find them on the web. They were the bomb. Maybe they were regional depending on you kitchen supply place? I kinda doubt that.

[Supermoon]

This what you’re looking for? Not sure if they come in a non metal version or not.

[~mikey b]

Those are turners not scrapers.

[riser4]

Bahaha

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[oftpiste]

I made pork belly the other night too. Yum.