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[jason]

Did you ever find the crock pot chili recipe?
I have been thinking about crock pot chili since Wednesday, but I need one I can cut down to a 'crockette,' a 1.5 quart crock pot.
I've also been trying to find one to try the nopalitos I've got. There were a couple in the freeby "Famous Chili Recipes from Marlboro Country," from the 70s, but I can't find my copy.

S&F

Nope, I'm stuck on my cast iron dutch oven. The thing just saved my "chili". I use the term loosely though. It was pretty much some left over turkey, peas, a few peppers from the garden, an onion and some other things tossed in. Put it on the grill, went inside and played with my son, and forgot about it. The grill got up to 500 degrees before I remembered. All liquid was gone and some of the stuff was stuck to the bottom of the dutch oven. Poured in a beer, used the spoon and the stuff came right off.

I just wish I had more cast iron cookware. If I'm not in Texas when the big Civil War reenactment comes here in January, I may pick up some more goodies there.

 

[Duncan1574]

Making rhubarb custard pies for Thanksmas tomorrow. Recipe is from the "red church cookbook" as it is known in SE Wisconsin.

 

[Johnny.]

I'm the "meat" guy. I've been experimenting with pork roasts lately. I did this pork roast a couple months back:

Just used olive oil and rubbed in some spices from Corsica.

Didn't have a rack so I use the potatos as a makeshift "rack"....remember fat side up!

Finished product:

 

[jason]

Not bad. I just got an extremely early bday present that I've waited almost a year for. Some real good quality outdoor cooking stuff. One is an adjustable rack, the other is a tripod setup. Been working on seasoning it today. If the weather keeps up, I will not have to cook any meal inside when the wife goes away.

 

[Gary2112]

Not bad. I just got an extremely early bday present that I've waited almost a year for. Some real good quality outdoor cooking stuff. One is an adjustable rack, the other is a tripod setup. Been working on seasoning it today. If the weather keeps up, I will not have to cook any meal inside when the wife goes away.

How about some pics of your cookware? I'd like to see your tripod set up/rack.

 

[jason]

How about some pics of your cookware? I'd like to see your tripod set up/rack.

Had to wait until the wife got home, as my phone is not working.

This guy is a blacksmith and goes to civil war reenactments and sells stuff there. He was at the one in just off of SR 50. The only one I think he does in the area. He stood on the grate at his shop to show how strong it is. The tripod's grate can be removed for hanging pots and stuff, and I got a little flipper, and a blowing tube to help get the coals going.

BTW, one of the troops there was about 3 people, all Freemasons, with period patches and pins. One lady had some really nice Masonic stuff she was selling, going back to the 1800's. I wanted the wax seal, but it was $250.

I wish I would have gotten more time there. Talking to some of the guys, they are extremely friendly and we got to BS about all sorts of things. One guy was talking to us about the Seminole Pumpkins he grows and recipes. Gave me a handful of seeds to grow my own too. I could have spent the day talking to people there.

 

[Gary2112]

Nice!!! Seminole pumpkins? Sounds interesting! Pumpkins are fun to grow. I'll have to be on the lookout for that variety.

 

[jason]

It is more of a squash, reminded me of a round spaghetti squash, but he was almost done with the mixture. Here is a little info on it. Saving the Seminole pumpkin | StAugustine.com

If you remind me, I may try and bring some on the 11th. These are heirlooms, so you can start of with a few seeds and go from there. I got maybe 20 off the guy. He may be at the reenactment in Crystal River. Do not remember if he said he would be there or not. I may have to go with my brother again just to talk to the people there. I found some unique cast iron cookware although it was not for sale. Got some interesting cooking ideas. The guy who I got my stuff from also had a rotisserie setup I wish I could have bought too, but ran out of money. When you walk the camps you can see how stuff was setup and used. They are all period time.

 

[BukeyeJackson]

So when I get that deer next season, You'r cooking it rigt?? You know, hecatombs.

 

[jason]

So when I get that deer next season, You'r cooking it rigt?? You know, hecatombs.

Come on down. My only fee would be I get some. Talked to one guy there how he likes to cook deer legs in front of people visiting and watch them drool when they walk by his camp.

 

[Zack]

Jason,
did you know that "chassahowitzka"(just north of you) translated means "land of the hanging pumpkins/gourds. There are still some growing wild around there but haven't heard of anyone eating them.

 

[FF Sparky]

When I finally find the house I want to buy, I have plans on a whole outdoor grill/kitchen. Running water, smoker, fridge, outdoor turkey fryer, grill (charcoal and propane) and everything you would want in it

 

[FF Sparky]

Has anyone experimented with making mustard? I went to a brothers house for dinner and he had homemade mustard, which was really good, but wouldn't tell me how he made it.

 

[BukeyeJackson]

Has anyone experimented with making mustard? I went to a brothers house for dinner and he had homemade mustard, which was really good, but wouldn't tell me how he made it.

The squirrel in me has a list of jokes but I will leave that one be.

My mom called it "Mommy Surprise" and at Lodge, when I fed them, they called it "S*** on a Shingle". Browned ground beef, a can of cream of mushroom and some peas. Season to taste and serve over a bed of rice. The rice was the staple in my house (Japanese roots) We liked to make things strech for a few meals.

 

[jaya]

Thats not true SOS. No toast (the shingle) or chipped beef.

 

[edwmax]

Has anyone experimented with making mustard? I went to a brothers house for dinner and he had homemade mustard, which was really good, but wouldn't tell me how he made it.

You can start here. How to Make Mustard from Scratch - wikiHow, the free how-to guide ... just ground mustard seeds (powder) mixed with water or vinegar & oil, ect.

 

[Duncan1574]

Oatmeal pancakes

Overnight Raisin Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe - Allrecipes.com

 

[jason]

Jason,
did you know that "chassahowitzka"(just north of you) translated means "land of the hanging pumpkins/gourds. There are still some growing wild around there but haven't heard of anyone eating them.

Did not know that. I went ahead and started two seeds yesterday. With the weather as warm as it is, I'm trying to get a head start. It may just be a really hot summer.

 

[Bob Franks]

I love the crock pot. Trying to find a good chili recipe right now. Want to make some this weekend.

I also am learning some good BBQing. Love the slow cooking and fire smell. I spent time this summer with a relative who had a good smoker, so I did a lot of that. Just don't have the room at my house for firewood, smoker and fire pit, but did buy an electronic water smoker. Its not the same, but its something to learn on.

Jason-Dunno if you're still interested in a chili recipe, but this is the "Chili for Two" I'm putting together right now. You can scale it up, as this is a recipe for the 1-quart crock pot:

2 hamburger patties, browned and chopped
3 TBL dried minced onion
1½ tsp dried minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups nopalitos, drained and coarsely chopped
[left out]½ smoked chipoltle chili, finely chopped

Brown hamburgers in medium skillet over low heat with onion and garlic, break up into
small pieces, drain. Drain beans and reserve liquid. Put chopped nopalitos into small
crockpot, then chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, and beans. Stir ingredients, add cooked
hamburger, onions, and garlic. Stir and plug in for a couple of hours.

S&F

 

[jason]

Jason-Dunno if you're still interested in a chili recipe, but this is the "Chili for Two" I'm putting together right now. You can scale it up, as this is a recipe for the 1-quart crock pot:

2 hamburger patties, browned and chopped
3 TBL dried minced onion
1½ tsp dried minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups nopalitos, drained and coarsely chopped
[left out]½ smoked chipoltle chili, finely chopped

Brown hamburgers in medium skillet over low heat with onion and garlic, break up into
small pieces, drain. Drain beans and reserve liquid. Put chopped nopalitos into small
crockpot, then chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, and beans. Stir ingredients, add cooked
hamburger, onions, and garlic. Stir and plug in for a couple of hours.

S&F

Always interested in more recipes. Would have to swap out hamburgers for meat chunks though. Maybe add a ghost pepper or two.