What's for Dinner?

[Fading Fast]

Went to a smokehouse for dinner, had brisket with coleslaw and bleu cheese crusted sweet potatoes.

I'm not sure I've ever had brisket. Is it similar to flank steak? Also, I think I saw it (and might have tried it, don't remember) in delis growing up, but haven't seen it on a menu in decades.

 

[Babydoll]

Smoked brisket (like at a bbq restaurant) is the same cut as at the deli*, but the deli is not traditionally smoked. Bbq brisket (in Texas, my favorite!) is salt/pepper, and smoked over a low heat for 14-16 hours using a variety of woods to enhance the smoke flavor (pecan, peach, apple, oak, hickory, mesquite, etc. depending on the pit master's preference). Deli brisket is cooked more like a pot roast, just using the brisket cut. Brisket usually has a thick flap of fat on one side that helps self-baste during the cooking to keep meat moist and juicy, but that flap is removed before serving as it isn't very appetizing to eat.

*Brisket was the cheap Kosher cut used in delis, and over time it morphed into the go-to bbq meat in Texas**.

**Bbq has regional varieties of go-to meats and sauces. For example, St. Louis does pork spare ribs in a sweet tomato based sauce. Kansas City has a huge variety of meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, even mutton!) served with a tomato/molasses based sauce. North Carolina does whole pig, or pork shoulder with a sweet/heat red sauce, or a mustard/vinegar based sauce (depending on location). Memphis does pork shoulder or ribs that are dry rubbed & smoked, and can be served dry or wet with a tomato-and-mustard based sauce that isn't too sweet or spicy. Texas does beef with a peppery sauce on the side. (In my opinion, the meat is so good that you don't need the flavor of the sauce messing with it. I never eat my brisket with sauce.)

Man, long post. All my opinion. Ymmv.

 

[dh66]

Shrimp and grits

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[Bushman]

@Fading Fast, yep @Babydoll covered it pretty well.

Tonight was pork chops glazed with cherry BBQ sauce sided with green beans and mac & cheese.

 

[green papaya]

Smoked Tri Tip beef , grilled vegetables, fresh corn on the cobb, and rice to balance out the meal.

Hawaiian punch with lots of ice

 

[dh66]

Huevos rancheros and sausage.

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[Trenchfriend]

For evening-dinner:
Leftover storebrand-"bio-spelt whole grain-spaghetti" with storebrand Bolognese-sauce. Mmmmh, yumm. Had it already for lunch, today and yesterday.

 

[dh66]

Bacon jalapeno double cheeseburger, tater tots, and a chocolate malt from the Sonic drive-in.

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[Touchofevil]

Have never had a fog cutter, but having just looked it up, I want to try one.

Like so many rum based drinks, they are way too easy to enjoy.

 

[Touchofevil]

Went to a smokehouse for dinner, had brisket with coleslaw and bleu cheese crusted sweet potatoes.

That deserves a double "LIKE."

 

[Touchofevil]

Breakfast for dinner last night. Bacon, cheesy fried eggs, garlic country potatoes, and toast.

 

[Harp]

The Double Stuff Oreo is one of the best inventions of all time - right up there with Penicillin and air-conditioning.

Found Mega-Stuff Oreos yesterday while looking for ordinary simple everyday Regular Oreos. Still haven't tried the Double-Stuff yet, so going slow here and will keep the Mega in mind.

 

[Fading Fast]

Found Mega-Stuff Oreos yesterday while looking for ordinary simple everyday Regular Oreos. Still haven't tried the Double-Stuff yet, so going slow here and will keep the Mega in mind.

Love the Mega-Stuff, it's only a bit more cream than the Double. I'll buy either and doubt I could tell you which was which if I didn't see the package and wasn't eating them side by side.

 

[Babydoll]

Last night, grilled tri-tip, loaded baked potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and a green salad.

Tonight, ribs, coleslaw, smashed potato salad.

 

[green papaya]

tonight Im having Beef Stew, rice, mango drink , and pistachio ice cream cones for dessert.

 

[dh66]

Tacos

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[Bushman]

Making beef stew with the leftovers from my Father's Day party.

 

[green papaya]

Making beef stew with the leftovers from my Father's Day party.

beef stew is one of my favorite foods, I have it several times a year

it's the perfect dish, meat, potatoes, carrots , celery, lots of gravy, very satisfying meal

 

[Stanley Doble]

Grilled chicken breast, Spanish rice, sweet potato and a glass of Ocean spray Cranberry Grape juice.

 

[dh66]

Home fried potatoes with onions, smothered in leftover chili I had made over the weekend, and topped with a couple of fried eggs. All washed down with icy cold PBR.

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