Brisket Wednesday

I finally got over my illness so to celebrate I prepared a brisket for dinner. This process started 6:30 in the morning.

I trimmed off about 5lbs of fat, but kept it whole as an experiment. I may regret that decision later. Of course it started to rain and I felt like a bonehead for trying to do this on a day like this.

After the feeding frenzy there wasn’t much left. I pretended to be shocked and angered but I was truly flattered. For dessert Sandy made an incredible Tiramisu. Additional photos by Aleki, Macy & Freda.

2024 Pilipino Invasion

Since Mommi is visiting we have a influx of family coming from the north, south, east & west. Our small little house will be overstuffed. I’ve been slowly preparing for this event and I was excited to cook and introduce some local beers in the process. What I didn’t prepare for was my recent illness.

Sunday: Most are coming in this evening. So for dinner I prepared an Ultimate Pork Chop with baked apples, puree of celery root & green beans, but sadly that had to be delivered to their rental house rather than served here.

Alex got to meet is 3 month old Grandson Leo for the first time.

Ultimate Pork Chop

As it usually happens I find a recipe/technique on youtube and experiment on friends & family, after they sign the diarrhea disclaimer of course. For the UPC, the secret is not to buy a pork chop as they are too lean. I add salt at 1% of its weight, thyme & rosemary, then Sous Vide for 48 hrs. Next throw it in the frig overnight.

I then portion out into thick pieces and sear in a carbon steel pan, basting with butter (this isn’t a diet dish). I like a puree of celery root with my UPC.