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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #175 on: March 16, 2010, 07:24:10 PM »
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Hope ya enjoyed it.

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I damn sure did.  You want the recipe?

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #176 on: March 16, 2010, 07:36:07 PM »
I enjoy a good brisket recipe.

This was the last one I made.  It was okay.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #177 on: March 16, 2010, 07:45:50 PM »
I enjoy a good brisket recipe.


Ingredients
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 ounces Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, cut into wedges

Directions

1Combine onion, minced garlic, chili, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl and mix.

2Rub this mixture over all sides of beef brisket; transfer meat to a glass dish.

3Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24-36 hours.

4Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat or use brown function. Cook meat uncovered 6-8 minutes, turning to brown both sides.

5Add tomatoes, lifting meat to let some tomatoes go under meat.

6Add onion wedges.

7Cover pressure cooker and bring to high pressure.

8Cook for 1 hour at stabilized pressure.

9Release pressure and carefully remove lid.

10Slice meat across the grain.

11Serve pan juices with meat.

The marinade will work well for grill or oven  cooking as well, but the cooking time will increase.

I cooked the brisket for 30 minutes under pressure instaed of one hour (it was a thinner cut).
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #178 on: March 16, 2010, 07:55:34 PM »

Ingredients
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 ounces Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, cut into wedges

Directions

1Combine onion, minced garlic, chili, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl and mix.

2Rub this mixture over all sides of beef brisket; transfer meat to a glass dish.

3Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24-36 hours.

4Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat or use brown function. Cook meat uncovered 6-8 minutes, turning to brown both sides.

5Add tomatoes, lifting meat to let some tomatoes go under meat.

6Add onion wedges.

7Cover pressure cooker and bring to high pressure.

8Cook for 1 hour at stabilized pressure.

9Release pressure and carefully remove lid.

10Slice meat across the grain.

11Serve pan juices with meat.

The marinade will work well for grill or oven  cooking as well, but the cooking time will increase.

I cooked the brisket for 30 minutes under pressure instaed of one hour (it was a thinner cut).

Sounds good rich but .... cooking a brisket in an oven or pressure cooker instead of a smoker will send you straight to hell.  I ain't kiddin'.

 :-)

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #179 on: March 16, 2010, 08:19:59 PM »
Sounds good rich but .... cooking a brisket in an oven or pressure cooker instead of a smoker will send you straight to hell.  I ain't kiddin'.

 :-)

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #180 on: March 16, 2010, 09:24:58 PM »
Rich...I'm going to try your recipe....it sounds delicious. This may be a dumb question, but do I need to wear gloves with the serrano chilie? I've never cooked with them.

Chris...have you made your recipe? It sounds quite good also.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #181 on: March 16, 2010, 09:51:23 PM »
I did... it was just "okay". 

I'm still trying to figure out how you fit a brisket in to a pressure cooker.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #182 on: March 16, 2010, 09:55:57 PM »
I did... it was just "okay". 

I'm still trying to figure out how you fit a brisket in to a pressure cooker.

Beats me....I don't have one.

I will have to figure something different for Rich's. Maybe the crockpot and cook it for several hours...what do you think?
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #183 on: March 16, 2010, 10:07:29 PM »
I think it would probably end up tasting like a stew.  I roasted mine in an open pan after marinating it overnight, but I may have overcooked it a bit.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #184 on: March 16, 2010, 10:17:12 PM »
I think it would probably end up tasting like a stew.  I roasted mine in an open pan after marinating it overnight, but I may have overcooked it a bit.

You're probably right. I figured it would end up sort of shredded.

I would think it would be more moist if it was kept covered the entire time it was in the oven.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #185 on: March 16, 2010, 10:35:23 PM »
Yeah, mine was kinda dry.  I've never been able to cook brisket right in the oven. 
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #186 on: March 16, 2010, 10:50:34 PM »
Yeah, mine was kinda dry.  I've never been able to cook brisket right in the oven. 

Everytime I make brisket in the oven I cover it (make sure it is completely covered), set the temp at 225 degrees and cook it all day. It always turns out perfect (for brisket not smoked in a smoker).

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #187 on: March 16, 2010, 10:53:22 PM »
I do that and it comes out more like pulled pork (soft and mushy) than a decent BBQ.  Maybe I should just give up.

Kentucky Fried Chicken fries their chicken in a pressure cooker.  They claim it cooks quicker.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #188 on: March 16, 2010, 10:55:11 PM »
Pressure cookers do cook quicker.

They just scare me.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #189 on: March 16, 2010, 10:58:39 PM »
My mom still has the same pressure cooker she bought 30 years ago.  She uses it mostly for vegetables (turnip).
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #190 on: March 16, 2010, 11:07:46 PM »
I do that and it comes out more like pulled pork (soft and mushy) than a decent BBQ.  Maybe I should just give up.

Kentucky Fried Chicken fries their chicken in a pressure cooker.  They claim it cooks quicker.

If you want it to turn out like real BBQ you will have to buy a smoker.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #191 on: March 16, 2010, 11:11:02 PM »
I could probably fabricate something for a few bucks :whistling:
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #192 on: March 17, 2010, 07:53:59 AM »
Rich...I'm going to try your recipe....it sounds delicious. This may be a dumb question, but do I need to wear gloves with the serrano chilie? I've never cooked with them.

Chris...have you made your recipe? It sounds quite good also.

You shouldn't need gloves unless your skin is sensitive.  But wash your hands very well before putting them near your face after handling the pepper.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #193 on: March 17, 2010, 07:55:25 AM »
I did... it was just "okay". 

I'm still trying to figure out how you fit a brisket in to a pressure cooker.

I have a 6QT cooker and the brisket was only about 2 pounds...  It barely fit.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #194 on: March 17, 2010, 08:28:39 AM »
You shouldn't need gloves unless your skin is sensitive.  But wash your hands very well before putting them near your face after handling the pepper.

Or going to the bathroom.  :o
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #195 on: March 17, 2010, 08:31:44 AM »
You shouldn't need gloves unless your skin is sensitive.  But wash your hands very well before putting them near your face after handling the pepper.

Yeah, serranos aren't all that spicy. But they still are a pepper. And eyes are eyes.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #196 on: March 17, 2010, 09:09:32 AM »
Yeah, serranos aren't all that spicy. But they still are a pepper. And eyes are eyes.

Just sayin'.

I'll wear gloves and not have to worry about it. Unfortunately, I have really sensitive skin...particularly on my face, not worth the risk.  :(
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #197 on: March 17, 2010, 10:02:46 AM »
Whassat?????  Sounds good.

I love the stuff.
Take 4-5 Roma tomato's, 4 avocados and dice into 1/4" pieces, add the juice of 1/2 a lemon (keeps the avocados from browning). Add S&P to taste (I like fresh coarse ground pepper), gently mix. That's it!
Try to make sure that the avocados are ripe (they should be slightly soft). If they are "green" it won't taste as good.
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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #198 on: March 17, 2010, 11:07:30 AM »
I love the stuff.
Take 4-5 Roma tomato's, 4 avocados and dice into 1/4" pieces, add the juice of 1/2 a lemon (keeps the avocados from browning). Add S&P to taste (I like fresh coarse ground pepper), gently mix. That's it!
Try to make sure that the avocados are ripe (they should be slightly soft). If they are "green" it won't taste as good.

Add as mall onion, finely diced, and that's how i make my guacamole.

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Re: Whats for Dinner Tonight?
« Reply #199 on: March 17, 2010, 12:08:17 PM »
Kevin, it was my THIRD day of Red Beans and Rice, which why I wanted Pizza.

Deb, I would use gloves, especially if you wear contacts. 

Wineslob, your salad sounds lovely and I will have to make it soon. 
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