And then Mr. Alpha asked "Do you put those pine needle thingies in it.?"

alphafemale

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Thu Nov-01-07 06:11 PM
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And then Mr. Alpha asked "Do you put those pine needle thingies in it.?"

He called me on a break at work and he was cooking some simmered pork chops.

In case you hadn't guessed.

He was talking about rosemary.

:rofl:

Gotta luv him. :loveya:

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The Velveteen Ocelot

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Thu Nov-01-07 06:13 PM
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1. What if you'd told him he had to go outside and get actual pine needles?

Would you have wound up having pork chops for dinner that tasted like a Christmas candle?

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alphafemale

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Thu Nov-01-07 10:54 PM
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5. Nah. He knew what it was. He just has some strange ways to remember things.

Edited on Thu Nov-01-07 10:54 PM by alphafemale

I also recently asked him to pick up some loose-leaf sage at the local health food store, where they sell hundreds of spices in bulk.

I said "Not the powered, not the rubbed, but the stuff that's more or less intact."

He said, "You mean the stuff that looks like pot."

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QueenOfCalifornia

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Thu Nov-01-07 06:13 PM
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2. I actually

figured it out when you said he was simmering pork.. otherwise I had some images in my head.... ouch.

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alphafemale

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Thu Nov-01-07 11:56 PM
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6. Please. No sex threads.

Ouch!

:rofl:

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TK421

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Thu Nov-01-07 06:16 PM
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3. With rosemary? That sounds really good

haven't had pork chops in a while, but I can test that out

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alphafemale

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Thu Nov-01-07 06:52 PM
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4. It's pretty simple really.

Some water in the pan.

A little sliced garlic & ginger, a couple tablespoons of Worcestershire.

Gr. pepper & rosemary.

Cook at a med temp until chops are done and the water is reduced to a glaze coating the chops.

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TK421

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Fri Nov-02-07 12:18 AM
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7. Yeah...I'll try it ....thanks!

:D When you talk food...you're talking about my soul

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deucemagnet

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Fri Nov-02-07 12:29 AM
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8. You should try this recipe while apple cider is still in season

Cider brined pork chops: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/105545

I make it at least once every fall. I've never made the creamed leeks, but I like to make the sauteed granny smith apples. I never have calvados on hand, so I substitute white wine or sherry.

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TK421

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Fri Nov-02-07 12:31 AM
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9. Bookmarking this...thanks!

:hi:

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deucemagnet

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Fri Nov-02-07 12:54 AM
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10. You're welcome!

:hi:

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alphafemale

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Fri Nov-02-07 01:05 AM
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11. That does sound yummy. I also have a Yucatan Roast Pork recipe

Edited on Fri Nov-02-07 01:13 AM by alphafemale

It has a really unique flavor.

But it is written down. And not in a link.

I'm too lazy to go look for it and copy it now.

I'll put it in tomorrow.

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alphafemale

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Fri Nov-02-07 10:56 AM
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12. Yucatan Roast Pork

First - Grind this together

1/2 t peppercorns
2 cloves or (1/2 t gr cloves)
1 all spice berry or 1 pinch all spice powder
1 pinch oregano
6 T gr annatto/achiote Hispanic section of supermarket

Combine with

1 T salt
1 garlic glove crushed
1 T white vinegar
1/4 cup water

(This mix can e refrigerated for several months)

Mix together:

2 Heaping T of above
1 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup Grapefruit Juice
1/2 cup Lemon Juice
1 T Salt

Mix with:

5 lbs Pork butt or shoulder
Cut into large chunks

Marinade:

Several hours. Turn.

Bake:

350 3 1/2 - 4 hrs
in heavy casserole.

Serve with Pickled Onions.

1 LG Red Onion Diced.
2 1/2 T W Vinegar
1/2 T salt
3/8 cup water
Marinade 2 hrs.

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redqueen

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Fri Nov-02-07 10:58 AM
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13. Pork + rosemary = good combination

I like to cover pork loin with it before roasting...

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