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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/18/2008 6:02:20 PM | Beth!
tsk tsk....I am amazed that in just a couple of generations people are completely clueless about wild game, when it used to be ALL we had. The blackened aligator...seems like a strange way to cook such delicate fair, but, ok, could be good. I know I loved Blackedened Amberjack with Sauce Yvette...WOW
Why would anyone make burger out of perfect wild game???? Never Ostrich, too dang good as MEAT/steak/more. Buffalo, same way, but.....One of the best burgers I have ever had was a buffalo burger at The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar in Idaho Springs, CO on I70 just west of Denver. So tender, so delectable, so flavorful, so juicy and with port wine cheddar, mesclun, I would have never guessed. Awesome. Try it with raspberry beer.
Dave....same thing, tsk, tsk. Why would any sensible human make a to die for elk into burger????? Has anyone ever noticed how 90% of the cooks/restauranrts in this country are operated and cheffed by non-capables?
Ddc758, yes I did. You missed it. Try some Buffalo Marrow Bones at The Fort, in Morrison, CO check out the wild game menu here
http://www.thefort.com/Menu.htm
naturechaser, you are right on, but I would certainly throw in a few more...like any broken bone, the marrow is what makes a rich stock. Turkey tails are maybe number one for deep rich full bodied stock. Aromatics/herbs are a must.
I love this thread. Please continue to post. I have a few more thngs to say, but my grandfather passed and I have to take care of the legalities and the family, so I may be somewhat absent over the next week, but I am still reading, because it is a nice break for me from the stresses. Thank you all for posting and keep them coming!
Oops, sorry Dave, you said ostrich, someone said elk. Oh well. Dave, find a place that serves Ostrich steaks, or buy your own. Now, if you cook it, remember #1, lower heat than beef, shorter cooking and the juices running dark pink is cooked, light pink is well done and clear is unetable. Just a quick low heat grill, or quick sear in the cast iron skillet. Serve it over quinoa cooked in any kind of broth and make a blackberry sauce. This is a no fat, no cholesterol, high flavor, high fiber, high protein meal bursting with major flavor. Season the meat, but pepper after. Excellent.
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/18/2008 6:13:44 PM | | Veal tripe. Popular in northern Italy, though it's not exactly tripe like we think of in the States. It's actually intestines. They must be pealed first then they are tender enough tobe roasted. It's a by product of dairy fed veal so it's real cheap. In Florida they sell it at Sam's. It's actually got cream in it so it's got a great texture too. An old Italian buddy of mine showed me this dish simply roasted with rosemary. It was awesome. | |
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/18/2008 6:36:44 PM | | I also made some sausage this week with 50% pork skin (rinds) and 50% pork meat (i use butts). Take the skins and boil them, then run them through the grinder with the meat and season as you would regular Italian sausage. Stuff in normal casings and grill on low. When it gets hot the skin inside sort of melts, the texture in incredible! | |
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/18/2008 7:51:47 PM | Sushi and sashimi is too common now, unless you are talking about the deadly and poisonous fugu blowfish. 
Speaking of tripe, anyone had menudo? REALLY weird texture. Normally don't have issues with tripe but..... | |
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/19/2008 9:10:35 AM | Although not really a "cut of meat" blood sausage. If you call it by another name many say they like it. There is a huge range of recipes for this though.
Any wild game, I've eaten raccoon, porcupine, beaver as well as the more common small and large game. In fact wild game is the staple meat of my diet. So I do not find it unusual, but some do.
I think the reason people claim not to like wild game is two fold. One, most of it can not be cooked like it is a piece of domestic beef. More care needs to be taken to retain moisture. Also field care and processing and aging are very important to wild game.
Sorry getting of topic again, I'm just a rambling man. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 8:46:40 PM | I don't have a favorite...actually not really into meat right now, but will anyone admit to eating sheep nuts? I knew a Guatemalan gal who loved them...maybe it's a delicacy in some parts of the world?
Oh those Chinese are so cruel (no offense)..one Chinese guy told me how his mom would rip the shell off a turtle and quickly throw it in boiling water. It's really an obsession at getting the freshest meat possible. It is true about the monkey brains too.
Hmmm, I've always been curious what tubesteak is...what the heck is it? | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 9:08:08 PM | Except for lips, ears, snouts, and eyes, I believe I have eaten everything that everyone has mentioned so far. Of course, I may have also eaten the aforementioned items as ingredients in sausages/hot dogs, unknowingly. I have not eaten, and hope never to eat, monkey anything.
I haven't had rattlesnake, but I have eaten cobra, and elephant (How do you eat an elephant? One mouthful at a time.  ), emu, and kangaroo, along with bone marrow from different "critters". I've enjoyed most (though not all) of the "exotic" things I've eaten, too.
I have not eaten porcupine or raccoon, nor have I had menudo, though I know what it is. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 9:17:03 PM | Toomers,
Yes, I wrote in my original post that I love lamb fries, which is what they are called, even though they are not fried, or I guess they could be.
Killing and eating meat has always been cruel. That is life.
Yeah, how many goofy responses are you hoping to get with that tubesteak bs????? Dork
Hey LanSir,
Are you a wild game lover too? If it is wild, grows wild, or is very natural, I am there.
smilewouldyou,
Blood is a very good protein, but for biblical reasons, I always feel guilty eating it, so it is not often.
Beth and Dave,
SASHIMI IS MY #1 FAVORITE
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Posted: 3/19/2008 9:26:56 PM | I swore I would not come back to this thread and read about all the gross things people actually eat...but I did. I have to admit that it is very interesting but I don't think I'll change my eating habits anytime soon.
Smiling Salmon...when I was a kid we called hot dogs tubesteaks. I would like to think that is what he meant, if not...grrrrrrrr. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 9:52:49 PM |
Hey LanSir,
Are you a wild game lover too? If it is wild, grows wild, or is very natural, I am there. I have been, though I'm not as much as I used to be. Like you, I have been avoiding a lot of things lately (along with blood), for Biblical reasons. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 10:02:20 PM | Okay, Dave...you got me.
However, my eyes are closed more than open on shows like that. I really am a bit (a lot) on the squeamish side.
I still maintain there are some things that just weren't meant to be eaten...and it seems that are all being discussed here. | |
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/19/2008 10:06:37 PM | LanSir, I surely understand.
LMBO Dave!!!!!
Sorry Naughtical....
Girl, he kind of surprised me with that tubesteak thing. I am not offended, but I also never knew about hot dogs. Really? Was this a community thing, or a family thing? I remember when I was 13-14, this was guys number 1 try to look cool and give you the come-on line. Us girls used to just think.....How uncouth! You know MerriamWebsters 2nd definition.... 2 a: strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : outlandish b: lacking in polish and grace : rugged c: awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
But that is how boys struck us most of the time back then. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 10:51:35 PM | naughtical,
I think that if you grow up eating certain things you probably wouldn't know the difference. Unless something just tastes/smell awful, I think most of the food prejudices are probably a learned behavior from your environment (i.e. your parents/family's opinions).
So I have a theory on vegetarians. No offense to the vegetarians. I don't want to be stoned to death. My theory is that if not for religious reasons, most veggies are just picky eaters to the extreme. And for those that are religious, well, maybe a LONG LONG time ago some leader of the religion is a VERY VERY picky eater and decided for everyone that if they don't like something, nobody should.
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Posted: 3/20/2008 5:45:12 PM | <<< Drives over to Dave's with his backhoe to start the bomb shelter he's gonna need..them vegetarians get testy....I think it's the lack of saturated fats in their diet.. LOL  ........................................................................................................................................... | |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 6:13:20 PM | I feel positively sick reading this bullshit.. Yak Yak Yak, I can't believe you Americans are now talking about eating animals.. I am a vegi but usually it doesn't bother me so much, but these descriptions are making me sick to the stomach.. again yak yak yak
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:20:48 PM | So I have a theory on vegetarians. No offense to the vegetarians. I don't want to be stoned to death. My theory is that if not for religious reasons, most veggies are just picky eaters to the extreme. And for those that are religious, well, maybe a LONG LONG time ago some leader of the religion is a VERY VERY picky eater and decided for everyone that if they don't like something, nobody should.
Your theory is a load of rubbish, I chose to treat animals and people how I would like to be treated my self, there is ne humane to kill animals and I would not be able to sit at the table thinking that what is infront of me once had a life of its own, was probally fed on hormones to make a fat profit and most likely kept in an un humane way just for me.. Iwouldn't sleep on a night, I am not a fussy eater I will eat anything, I have an extremely healthy diet and clear skin, good hair nails etc...
I do not slag off people who eat meat and it would be nice if people did the same, respect I have the right to chose what I eat without judging me..
WTF??
Why pick on the vegetarians what difference does it make to you??
Over and out
ps do youknow your post makes no sense what so ever..
O actauly just looked at family tree looks like my great great great great great great great great great great grandpa was a vegetarian leader, no shit you was right NOT
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| Let's shake things up: Most unusual cut of meat you love?
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:34:18 PM | I am bringing the shovels, the umbrellas and the boots and LOTS and LOTS of vegetables. Heck, I am hiring Jamie Oliver to come over for the day ....with his garden.
Is alcohol considered vegetarian? Well there are always herbs. | |
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