The Food Thread

[Chocol8]

Except for the putting in my luggage part.

I assure you that in March, it definitely tastes better in Florida sunshine than Western NY wintery mixed precipitation, making the luggage hassle totally worth it!

The key to having patience while it cures is making other things while you wait!

 

[Stratzrus]

I used to make surf and turf for my mother every Easter so in her memory I made this today.

12 oz. lobster tail in melted butter, center cut pork chop, basmati rice with peas and carrots, and green beans.

 

[bucephalus]

Bit of blackened chicken today

 

[la szum]

Feeling it.


Just a gorgeous Spring Day.


Have some Ribs ready to go on the Smoker in a few hours. Letting them
come up to Room Temp before throwing them on. Think I will whip up
some Mac and Cheese and toss in the Smoker, too. I can put it under the Ribs
the last hour they are cooking and catch all that delicious Pork Nectar!!


Going to use Apple for the smoke. Haven't used it in quite awhile, but always
seems to pair well with ....

 

[la szum]

I seem to be collecting Hot Sauces. Really fun to try different ones out.

You have any faves?

I've loved the El Yucateco lineup of Hot Sauces (non-Vinegar based!! ) for
a long time now.

My most recent find is the Valentina. I assumed it was a kind of
non-descript sauce like Tabasco. But no! That stuff is delicious and super versatile.

And this oddball one is freaking amazing on Eggs.

 

[bucephalus]

I seem to be collecting Hot Sauces. Really fun to try different ones out.

You have any faves?

I've loved the El Yucateco lineup of Hot Sauces (non-Vinegar based!! ) for
a long time now.

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My most recent find is the Valentina. I assumed it was a kind of
non-descript sauce like Tabasco. But no! That stuff is delicious and super versatile.



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And this oddball one is freaking amazing on Eggs.

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El Yucateco for the win. I have that whole set in my cupboard right now.

Valentina is a good one as well, also have a gallon jug of Louisiana hot sauce.

Then we're getting into the heavy stuff. Dave's Insanity sauces will send you into another level of consciousness...

 

[bucephalus]

I seem to be collecting Hot Sauces. Really fun to try different ones out.

You have any faves?

I've loved the El Yucateco lineup of Hot Sauces (non-Vinegar based!! ) for
a long time now.

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My most recent find is the Valentina. I assumed it was a kind of
non-descript sauce like Tabasco. But no! That stuff is delicious and super versatile.



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And this oddball one is freaking amazing on Eggs.

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That last one looks intriguing

 

[bucephalus]

This is also really nice

 

[Blix]

Dave's is like the OG of super hot sauces, haven't tried that in years, got to get me some again!

 

[Stratzrus]

I've been using Nando's Peri Peri XX Hot Sauce. It's from South Africa.

When Trevor Noah was on "The Hot Ones" he really liked one of the sauces and said it was almost as good at the Peri Peri sauce so I decided to check it out. Great stuff!

 

[bucephalus]

Dave's is like the OG of super hot sauces, haven't tried that in years, got to get me some again!

The Scorpion one is actually pretty tasty, not just an attempt to murder you!

 

[la szum]

I've been using Nando's Peri Peri XX Hot Sauce. It's from South Africa.

When Trevor Noah was on "The Hot Ones" he really liked one of the sauces and said it was almost as good at the Peri Peri sauce so I decided to check it out. Great stuff!

Definitely checking this one out.

I wish there were more Vinegar-free Hot Sauces. I just don't like that pucker as a base for the Peppers.

I get why it is used in most every Hot Sauce, though, as it acts as a preservative and helps dilute the
Peppers. I just am not a fan of the tat fowardness of vinegar-based Hot Sauces.

Hell, give me Tomatillos as a base any day. They have a tartness, but more subtle than Vinegar in my experience.