First let me say thanks to TentHunter for this recipe. Out standing brat flavor! He really nailed it with this. I made two small additions first, in the spirit of the contest, a bit of BPS rub and second a little curry ketchup to finish.... Here are the pics:
Char Siu pork with faux spicy rice (cauliflower )
I wanted to try the pack so I can work on my own recipe so Ordered the NOH pack with pork loin cut into strips. Marinated for 8 hours. Added some chipolte flakes and a touch of honey to the marinade to give it a little extra flavor.
spread on the frog mats on smoke for an hour
put the heat up to 350 to finish at 145.
Chopped up a head of cauliflower in the food processor to make it large rice pieces. Heated garlic EVOO and sweated out an onion bell pepper with some fire salt (from spice sage.. love this stuff when i make hot smoked peanuts!) added some roasted red peppers and the cauliflower with a little chicken stock. Let "steam" for 15min or so until it is tender.
Plated up.
Wife and I really liked the taste. Made enough for 2 extra lunches.. so that is a bonus
I have been asked to participate in a benefit soup/stew contest in November. Since it was cold today I decided I would practice my entry. I picked up a whole chicken and seasoned with Lawrys, black pepper and granulated garlic.
I put it on the Stoven with the Amazin' Tube Smoker at 250 for a little under 4 hours.
Pulled and ready to go.
The other players.
Everybody on the bus.
Plated over rice with a side of Cole Slaw.
We liked it a lot. Smoking the chicken added a depth of flavor that smoothed out the whole dish.
On saturday I grilled plaice fillets on GrillGrates, that were turned around and used as a griddle. The fish was plated with, then with beetroot and rice.
Sorry it took so long this morning...been a crazy Monday!!
I will make it short - apparently fall is in full swing in my mind and the rich gravy and creamy dishes were a winner with me this week!! Great job everyone amazing cooks as always!!
3rd place - (this came down to a coin toss as it is always the hardest to pick) SoDakSmokerGolfer with the German Fattie - that sliced pic (#4) looked incredible, the cheese and onion yummy it was for sure!! Great smoke ring and excellent bacon weave.
2nd place - dc1956 with Smoked Chicken Ala-King one of my favorite comfort meals served over toast I have been craving it since I seen it.
1st place - wneill20 with Salisbury Steak the rich mushroom and onion gravy was what did it for me.
Wow! i don't know if i wanted this win now i have to be the judge. Thanks Tanya, BP and great cooks everyone. You had better bring your A game this upcoming weekend.