Monthly Archives: March 2011

Digging into Momofuku

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Scott

This book is awesome. It’s pork-centric, old fashioned Korean food in some ways (which is great), pan-Asian in others (also great), and it takes those traditional culinary roots and expands on them, rather than being bound by them. Did I … Continue reading →

Posted in bacon, books, pickle, pork, technique | Tagged books, cookbooks, David Chang, momofuku, pickles, pork | 3 Comments

Crispy Pig’s Ears

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Scott

The other thing I picked up last weekend down on Arthur Avenue (along with the tongue) was a package of pig’s ears. Hard to pass these up after reading Michael Symon’s Live to Cook, and I’d love to try them … Continue reading →

Posted in books, breakfast, pressure cooker | Tagged breakfast, fried, offal, pig's ears, pressure cooker | 12 Comments

Building the Perfect Reuben

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Scott

I’m totally ready for the “Reuben From Scratch” Challenge, when it comes, Ruhlman. Having a Brine Challenge for Charcutepalooza due the same week as St. Patty’s Day means there’s a ton of home-cured corned beef simmering in pots around the … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, brine, charcutepalooza, condiments, Uncategorized | Tagged baking, brine, charcutepalooza, corned beef, food, recipes, sauerkraut, St. Patrick's Day | 8 Comments

Corning a Tongue

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Scott

Ok, so I’ve picked up some weird things at the market in the past few years. Inspired in part by Fergus Henderson, Michael Symon, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, I’ve bought kidneys, sweetbreads, pig’s ears, trotters, calves brains, bone marrow, and liver … Continue reading →