Recipes, kitchen tips and tricks

[Efcjake]

Me too. Pork in general is probably my favorite meat.

For how long do you slow cook it and what seasoning do you use?

Btw, thanks for all your tips, Efcjake.

A little bit of five spice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Slow cook on low for about 2-2.5 hrs. I buy it in strips from the CostCo here and put them in the slow cooker like that and then remove it after and slice the strips into chunks for a better fry. Fry them and carefully on a medium heat as they will be very soft out of the slow cooker and after being cut.

I still haven't found a sauce I am happy with to coat the pieces in after frying. You want to fry them before adding the sauce as the fat will still cook off of the pork so fry them separate put them on paper towel for a minute to let the grease drain and then add them so some sauce heated in the sauce pan and serve over rice with veggies(or steamed bao buns, super easy to make if you have a bamboo steamer). You can just use hoi sin for a quick sauce but I want to make something better and I need to go to the asian shop to get some proper MSG but it is hard because we keep going into lockdown here.

 

[Efcjake]

For charcoal grilling my main recommendation would be to not use a lighter fluid or charcoals that already have some on them already. It just changes the taste of the food and it is not very good for other reasons. Here is a good article on how to start your charcoals without it.

How to Start a Charcoal Grill Without Lighter Fluid

If you're looking for a more eco-friendly way to grill, we'll cover some great green alternatives to firing up your grill without the use of harsh chemicals.

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I can't eat Burger King because all I taste is the gas off of their grills.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

I can't eat Burger King because all I taste is the gas off of their grills.

I can't eat them because after having my hubby's burgers I have gotten spoiled lol

 

[PhilM]

A little bit of five spice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Slow cook on low for about 2-2.5 hrs. I buy it in strips from the CostCo here and put them in the slow cooker like that and then remove it after and slice the strips into chunks for a better fry. Fry them and carefully on a medium heat as they will be very soft out of the slow cooker and after being cut.

I still haven't found a sauce I am happy with to coat the pieces in after frying. You want to fry them before adding the sauce as the fat will still cook off of the pork so fry them separate put them on paper towel for a minute to let the grease drain and then add them so some sauce heated in the sauce pan and serve over rice with veggies(or steamed bao buns, super easy to make if you have a bamboo steamer). You can just use hoi sin for a quick sauce but I want to make something better and I need to go to the asian shop to get some proper MSG but it is hard because we keep going into lockdown here.

Char Sui sauce.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Char Sui sauce.

What sauce is that? And where can it be found?

 

[Efcjake]

Speaking of pork belly as soon as the weather warms up decently enough for a bbq this is the first thing I am making on my rotisserie.



I ate Al Pastor nearly every day when we went to Mexico.

 

[Efcjake]

Char Sui sauce.

Yes thank you!!!

 

[Efcjake]

I can't eat them because after having my hubby's burgers I have gotten spoiled lol

The missus is burger crazy. The only franchise ones she likes are the Five Guys ones.

I need to make the Smashed Burgers recipe posted here because that's exactly how she likes them.

EDIT: Did you have a decent bun recipe as well?

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Speaking of pork belly as soon as the weather warms up decently enough for a bbq this is the first thing I am making on my rotisserie.



I ate Al Pastor nearly every day when we went to Mexico.

I'm saving this recipe too. I love pastor tacos they are so freaking delicious.

 

[PhilM]

What sauce is that? And where can it be found?

In the UK, you’ll find most Chinese chippies use it and lots of butchers will have it as an option too. Over your side of the Atlantic, I’d try a Chinese supermarket.

It’s really easy to make. I used a recipe similar to this but these days my mate Henry, owns his own Chiense restaurant, makes it in batches for me with their own recipe.

It goes really well with pork.

Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)

With simple ingredients you can make Chinese Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu) right at home! Juicy, tender pork belly coated in salty-sweet glaze.

cafedelites.com

 

[Sassy Colombian]

The missus is burger crazy. The only franchise ones she likes are the Five Guys ones.

I need to make the Smashed Burgers recipe posted here because that's exactly how she likes them.

EDIT: Did you have a decent bun recipe as well?

Hahaha, my husband is burger crazy but he is a snub so he usually cooks his own. Have you ever tried bison burgers they are so good too.

I have never venture into making my own hamburger buns but if you do and become successful then share the recipe and any tips with me.

 

[Efcjake]

Another Mexico favourite, Cochinita Pibil tacos

 

[Sassy Colombian]

In the UK, you’ll find most Chinese chippies use it and lots of butchers will have it as an option too. Over your side of the Atlantic, I’d try a Chinese supermarket.

It’s really easy to make. I used a recipe similar to this but these days my mate Henry, owns his own Chiense restaurant, makes it in batches for me with their own recipe.

It goes really well with pork.

Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)

With simple ingredients you can make Chinese Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu) right at home! Juicy, tender pork belly coated in salty-sweet glaze.

cafedelites.com

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I like pork belly and today I was supposed to be making some but I'm going to do so tomorrow instead. This BBQ pork belly sounds great too.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Another Mexico favourite, Cochinita Pibil tacos

Two years ago when we visited Mexico I ate the best pibil tacos made the original way buried in a pit with a fire, they were the best tacos in town and it was just a street taqueria but so popular that by 1 pm they usually run out of food.

 

[Efcjake]

In the UK, you’ll find most Chinese chippies use it and lots of butchers will have it as an option too. Over your side of the Atlantic, I’d try a Chinese supermarket.

It’s really easy to make. I used a recipe similar to this but these days my mate Henry, owns his own Chiense restaurant, makes it in batches for me with their own recipe.

It goes really well with pork.

Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu)

With simple ingredients you can make Chinese Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu) right at home! Juicy, tender pork belly coated in salty-sweet glaze.

cafedelites.com

It's funny how the Chinese restaurants catered to the local tastes. This side of the water it is a lot more sweet dishes. No crispy duck anywhere. No Salt and Pepper chicken stuff.

I miss going to the local chippy and seeing about 400 menu options.