One Pot

 

Pork Chop

Thought they’d be easier (and faster) to cook that pork belly.

Parboiled, washed, boned, cut into cubes. Washed pot.

Carrot, Okinawan Sweet Potato

Peeled and cut.

Hard Apple Cider

 

Himalayan Pink Salt

Picked up cheap at the neighborhood discounter store. I know, we currently have access to Kaua‘i sea salt, but, try try.

Brown pork, add small amount of water, drops of apple cider vinegar, braise, add carrots, add hard cider, add sweet potato, add salt. braise more, about an hour.

Hard Cider Braised Pork Chop with Carrot and Okinawan Sweet Potato

Pork came out “like buttah”. 🙂

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Bustin’ Out The Martha Again

It’s been a bit of awhile since I’ve used the Martha (our cast iron slow pot). The usual suspect (pig foot). A slight riff on the “classic”.

The Main Attraction

 

The Supporting Player

Normal prep. Par-boil food, rinse and separate pieces, into the Martha with dried shiitake, brown ale, ginger, vinegar. Slow simmer for seven to eight hours.

Brown Ale Braised Pig Foot

Wasn’t trying to make soup, although there is a bit of soup. Aiming more toward meat for The Cat’s home bento. Not sure if the soup jelled, will check later.

As a preview, The Cat’s dinner last night.

Seaweed and Pig Foot Soup, Steamed Okinawan Sweet Potato, Boiled Napa Cabbage and Turnip

The Cat said “おいしい“.

The Mouse said “ありがとう“, please enjoy, (bow). Hee hee.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

 

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One Pot …

Back to a one pot dish (skipped a couple of weeks), some for The Mouse’s dinner, some for The Cat’s lunch. Keeping it simple.

Sliced Pork Belly

From the Korean grocery store.

Turnips

Again from you know where.

Blanched Pork Belly, Kimchi

The Cat says turnips and pork is a classic combination in Chinese cooking.

Turnips, pork belly, red miso, gojujang (from my Bibimbap lunch), leaf kimchi (just a little bit), water, soju.

Low temp simmer.

Turnip and Pork Belly Stew, Miso and Gojujang Flavor

First day taste was a little “interesting”. Today, the flavors mellowed and combined. Yes!

Bowl of rice, stew (with gravy). Perfect.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Sunday Cooking

Soup.

Country Style Pork Rib

Wintermelon Pork Soup

Experiment.

Ground Pork

Carrots, Celery

Bottle of Red

Added sun-dried tomato and a squirt of ketchup …

Hmmm … Dunno

The Mouse was trying to make Bolognese sauce, came out super chunky … but tasty. Maybe I’ll immersion blend it. Ate it with bread (The Cat had rice). It was an experiment, first time trying the dish. Next time …

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Low ‘n’ Slow

Now that I don’t have to work on Sunday’s, The Mouse can be in one of his favorite rooms, the kitchen.

Nothing fancy, home cooked comfort food.

Start with …

Pork Shank

Lightly sear, braise with water, dark and light soy sauce, sugar, ginger, rice vinegar, salt and pepper, dash of vodka and gin.

Ginger Coins

Chinese five-spice and star anise.

Add …

Turnip Root

Let simmer until done.

Soy Sauce Braised Pork Shank with Turnip Root

Not photogenic, but tasty.

Since the next couple of months will be sorta hectic, the dish should last a couple of days. Many of the components The Cat likes, collagen, pork, turnip, sauce. 🙂

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

 

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