Pork Tongue

The Mouse stopped by a different grocery store on the way back from getting his vaccination. Picked up a package of pork tongue (usually not found at the grocery stores he frequents).

The Mouse picked the smallest package, to experiment, went on the internet for tips (no pun intended). Hee hee.

Cut slits into the skin, boiled/simmered between 3 to 4 hours, removed from water, peeled skin (cooled but still warm), new water, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, star anise, ginger, whiskey, carrot, lots of tree ear fungus, simmered for another hour or so.

Braised pork tongue. The Cat liked. The Mouse thought about adding a small amount of miso but was afraid the taste would be too strong.

Stay safe and well.

The Mouse

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Just Pics

The Mouse ran an errand to the Korean grocery for The Cat. Since he was there …

Egg Omelet Kimbap

The Mouse picked a few things for dinner. 🙂

Turnip/Radish Kimchi

One of The Mouse’s favorite kimchi. Nom!

Paired with …

Braised Pork Belly and Cheeks

Nom!

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Pork and Beans

The Mouse style (no recipe).

Start with …

Pork Belly

Browned, lightly salted. Simmered overnight with water, apple cider vinegar, whiskey, liquid smoke, and ginger.

No garlic, The Cat’s stomach and garlic are not friends.

In the morning, added a can of beans.

Can

The Mouse didn’t do the regular pork and beans beans (Navy, I think?) these beans were larger, and since the pork belly was chunky, The Mouse thought a better fit.

Simmered for about half an hour. The Mouse thought about adding a package of gravy, but already flavorful, might be too much.

Pork and Beans, The Mouse Style

Went into The Cat’s bento, and maybe dinner for The Mouse. 🙂

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Braised Pork Belly with Cabbage

First.

Pork Belly

Cut up, brown, braise in water, liquid smoke, salt, whiskey.

Cool and chill overnight.

Pork Belly, Braised, Chilled

Add to stir-fried cabbage.

Braised Pork Belly with Cabbage

Maybe as good as kalua pork and cabbage. 🙂

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Braised Burger?

There’s this place been wanting to try for several months now. A little neighborhood “hole in the wall”.

Here’s the buzz:

http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/Biting-Commentary/April-2016/First-Look-Burgers-and-Things/

http://www.frolichawaii.com/stories/hidden-gem-burgers-and-things/

Instead of the “normal” grilled or fried burger, this place braises the meat. What!?

Thought I’d give it a try at home today.

Now, disclaimer, I used a frozen patty, which may have made the difference, but that’s what was in the freezer.

Did not have the ingredients to make a proper “jus” so winged it with a miso and whiskey “jus”. Hee hee.

Braised the patty for about 15 minutes while I prepped tomorrow’s lunch ingredients for The Cat.

Started with a multi-grain ciabatta roll.

Roll

A little bit of whole grain mustard and smashed avocado.

Foundation

Added the patty.

Almost There

Added “green”.

Shiso Leaf

The Mouse’s dinner.

Braised Burger, Celery, Brocolli

Braising the burger gave it a different texture. Kinda like steamed pork hash, Chinese style. Not bad. Still want to try Burgers and Things for a professional take on the technique. As I said, used a frozen patty which definitely contributed to the experience. But, try try.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

 

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