What did everyone cook today?
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processhead i like your grain mill in the picture , have you ever tried to run it with an electric drill ?
craigrice said in What did everyone cook today?:
processhead i like your grain mill in the picture , have you ever tried to run it with an electric drill ?
I just got that grain mill a few days ago. I had been using an ancient corona mill that I got about 15 years ago when I started all grain brewing. It was ok, and I made a lot of great batches with it but I borrowed a buddy’s two-roller mill a week ago and that sold me on them. I ordered one the next day.
I ran the old mill with a drill and I run the new one the same way. I limit my hand cranking to sausage stuffers. When I made the particle board platform for it, I put the shelf on it just so the drill had some place to rest.
The roller mill gives a more uniform crush than I could ever get from the old corona mill. -
Finished my first maple bacon slab. OMG the meat and flavor were so fresh. 12 days in the brine made the perfect slab. Smoked with apple chips for 5 hours 4 steps and 165 degrees. Sliced and frozen for later. Yum
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Finished my first maple bacon slab. OMG the meat and flavor were so fresh. 12 days in the brine made the perfect slab. Smoked with apple chips for 5 hours 4 steps and 165 degrees. Sliced and frozen for later. Yum
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Your uncle should be pleased.
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I cooked a 5 gallon batch of beer today. Does that count?
Here is a picture of the fermenter with the yeast just added to the freshly brewed German Alt wort.
Here is the electric brewing equipment: Hot liquor tank on the upper left, control panel on the wall, mash/lauter tun in the middle, and boil kettle on the right.
Here are a couple of fermenters with finished beer, being transferred into kegs.
Here is the dispensing and consumption area which I refer to as the wall of beer. Looks like I need to do some tidying up.
processhead
Like a mad scientist’s lab. Luv it
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Beer brats on the Primo.
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Wings on the Primo.
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This was a skirt I made with mycampchef yesterday. It was ultimate steak and roast with extra black pepper. Unreal tenderness
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Had some extra pork loin and made some schnitzel.
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DILL EGGS
You dont often see breakfast on here, so thought I would share a pic of my Dill eggs.
Pretty tasty
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I cooked a 5 gallon batch of beer today. Does that count?
Here is a picture of the fermenter with the yeast just added to the freshly brewed German Alt wort.
Here is the electric brewing equipment: Hot liquor tank on the upper left, control panel on the wall, mash/lauter tun in the middle, and boil kettle on the right.
Here are a couple of fermenters with finished beer, being transferred into kegs.
Here is the dispensing and consumption area which I refer to as the wall of beer. Looks like I need to do some tidying up.
processhead Yes, that definitely does count! That is an amazing setup you have there & I am just trying to get to the day that I can do some. Been talking about wanting to for too long.
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Tex_77 That is serious!
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PapaSop how was the Brat and potatoes soup?
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processhead Yes, that definitely does count! That is an amazing setup you have there & I am just trying to get to the day that I can do some. Been talking about wanting to for too long.
calldoctoday said in What did everyone cook today?:
processhead Yes, that definitely does count! That is an amazing setup you have there & I am just trying to get to the day that I can do some. Been talking about wanting to for too long.
I have been brewing for over 20 years now. Occasionally will still buy store bought if I am low or want to sample a particular beer style to replicate.
It is every bit as much fun as meat processing. Consuming and sharing with like minded friends and family is just as rewarding as meat processing too.
If you ever decide to pull the trigger, let me know. I can probably shorten your learning curve a year or two.
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calldoctoday said in What did everyone cook today?:
processhead Yes, that definitely does count! That is an amazing setup you have there & I am just trying to get to the day that I can do some. Been talking about wanting to for too long.
I have been brewing for over 20 years now. Occasionally will still buy store bought if I am low or want to sample a particular beer style to replicate.
It is every bit as much fun as meat processing. Consuming and sharing with like minded friends and family is just as rewarding as meat processing too.
If you ever decide to pull the trigger, let me know. I can probably shorten your learning curve a year or two.
processhead Thank you, I really appreciate that. I am ready to pull the trigger, but I just need to break down & do it. I thought several years ago I had figured out just how to get the best quality set up (for both beer & wine) for the best price I think from a company in Missouri that I have their catalogue for. Not meaning to cast any blame, but my wife probably temporary put the brakes on me. I have been collecting the highest quality “GLASS” bottles I can find for years in anticipation, but still just have not done it. Looking at your setup though makes me think bottling is not even the best way to go. I am truly awed. It is probably like one of those things that you just need to drive the first nail & then the rest will fall into place.
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PS: processhead, have you got a particular style of beer you have found that you like best? Where or how have you found the best place to get the best grains, etc. for the best price?
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processhead Thank you, I really appreciate that. I am ready to pull the trigger, but I just need to break down & do it. I thought several years ago I had figured out just how to get the best quality set up (for both beer & wine) for the best price I think from a company in Missouri that I have their catalogue for. Not meaning to cast any blame, but my wife probably temporary put the brakes on me. I have been collecting the highest quality “GLASS” bottles I can find for years in anticipation, but still just have not done it. Looking at your setup though makes me think bottling is not even the best way to go. I am truly awed. It is probably like one of those things that you just need to drive the first nail & then the rest will fall into place.
Cleaning equipment and containers is a significant part of brewing. I used to bottle beer when I started out. When I started kegging, I asked myself why I had not done it about 5 years earlier.
Consider having to wash and sanitize 48 - 12 ounce bottles (typical 5 gallon batch) versus cleaning and sanitizing a single 5 gallon stainless Cornelius keg. Bottles are nice for portability, but I can always fill a growler from a tap if I want beer-to-go. -
Cheesy ham chowder
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PS: processhead, have you got a particular style of beer you have found that you like best? Where or how have you found the best place to get the best grains, etc. for the best price?
calldoctoday said in What did everyone cook today?:
PS: processhead, have you got a particular style of beer you have found that you like best? Where or how have you found the best place to get the best grains, etc. for the best price?
I have about 5 or 6 recipes/ styles that I tend to keep on hand. I am fond of German/Czech pilseners, German Heffeweizens (wheat beer) Bocks, and Octoberfest styles. I like English pale ales too,
There is a really good local brewing supply place not too far away. Like Walton’s, they have all the good supplies, equipment and maybe more importantly a great knowledge base and training capability for their customers.
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Oh man, that looks good! And I just finished supper…
Is that ham or bacon? There is no wrong answer!
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