Finally put that Christmas turkey to rest. Boiled the frozen carcass and got enough meat for 5 turkey pot pies and a bonus of 6 quarts of turkey broth. That old turkey served us well.

6# of summer sausage. First time finishing by sous vide. Vacuum sealed one with a Meater probe. Gave me a good IT read out the whole time. Smoked to 130° IT and for an hour after. Figured that way I knew the ECA had released. Great casing release. Learned it all from all of you. Thanks.

Now I’ll use the extra pork for brats.

A little smoked trout and acorn squash for supper tonight.

I did get my Teriyaki sticks smoked yesterday. They are pretty tasty. Don’t seem to last long around here.

gus4416 The sad thing is, I made these noodles this morning, but had rice that needed used up.

For our anniversary, smoked some ribs for the wife. It’s one of her favorites. Served with some creamed turnips. Green Mountain Grill did a good job.

Finally had a free day. Was able to get 5# of breakfast sausage done. Would like to get some Italian sausage done but that will have to wait.

Wife really likes halibut so baked halibut, home grown corn, and tortellini salad tonight.

Quick easy meal for supper. A bowl of home canned beef with mushroom gravy over rice sure hit the spot.

Finally tried a pizza (store bought) on the GMG pellet grill. Turned out pretty darn good and didn’t heat up the house .

Quick easy supper tonight. Home made kielbasa with home made sauerkraut.

Weather was so great today, decided to pretend it was summer. Filet with homemade bacon on the grill and potato salad with my home canned potatoes.

Cooked some cabbage rolls that were made and frozen in September. They were almostas good as fresh. Our local store over ordered carrots, so had them on sale. Made some copper penny salad like Mom used to make. A pretty good supp er.

Just curious. I have an abundance of purslane taking over my garden. Have research the nutritional value of this plant so finally decided to try it. Had anyone else eaten this weed? I tried two ways. 1) sauteed with some garlic and soy sauce, and 2) sauteed with some onion, garlic, tomato sauce and then simmered with rice. Both were pretty good.

Jalapeno poppers, Bulgogi with kimchi and fresh cucumber kimchi from the garden.

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We eat on average 30 steaks a year.

On a separate topic, in 1849 the miners in California would lower the dynamite tech down the shaft in a hand basket. If they didn’t get him pulled up fast enough, he went to “hell in a hand basket”.

7# of brats should go well with the 6# of sauerkraut that will be ready in another couple weeks.

My first attempt at a charcuterie. I can’t take credit for the meat.

Had our Fire Department fund raiser last night. Do made a roaster full of hamburger vegetable soup. People seem to like it.