Mess Hall Acquisitions

[Frozenshades]

Delayed acquisition but this has been my first summer owning a grill and been loving it. Weber Genesis Special edition.
The wife is hooked on the cedar plank salmon. I got a Meater thermometer a couple months ago and really like it so far and use it often when grilling (Can see the probe in one of the pieces of fish).

So many new kitchen gadgets this year (wedding registry lol) it’s been a good time for cookin.

 

[Tannhauser]

…and while leaving Ace Hardware after making a 0.60 cent purchase, I heard this call out to me. I see it in my future later today or tomorrowView attachment 1307845

Make sure that's the newer one where the parts of the smoke stack/exhaust fit together properly. The first production run didn't fit together.

 

[honeycutt]

Just got my first Dutch Oven. I'm going to take it out for a test drive this Labor Day weekend.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Just got my first Dutch Oven. I'm going to take it out for a test drive this Labor Day weekend.

Once seasoned, a cast iron DU is the best thing for pot roast.

 

[honeycutt]

Once seasoned, a cast iron DU is the best thing for pot roast.

It's going to be my go to this fall.

 

[simon1]

Just got my first Dutch Oven. I'm going to take it out for a test drive this Labor Day weekend.

I wub Dutch ovens. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a good site for temp control.

Camp Cooking outdoors

Camp Cooking - campfire temperature for dutch ovens

www.dutchovendude.com

 

[honeycutt]

I wub Dutch ovens. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a good site for temp control.

Camp Cooking outdoors

Camp Cooking - campfire temperature for dutch ovens

www.dutchovendude.com

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Man a live that's spectacular. And thanks for the link!

 

[simon1]

Man a live that's spectacular. And thanks for the link!

You can put out some good stuff. Be sure to post pics. of what you cook.

The cook above was

A small chuck roast

Scalloped 'taters

And broccoli casserole

 

[honeycutt]

Simon 1 I wish I lived closer to you, where you could give me some pointers. But , everything looks great. And again thank you for the link. Oh by the way as I type this I have 6 chicken thights in mushroom soup cooking now.

 

[sentrydriver]

After years of discussion, we decided that we would probably use the grinder attachment for the Kitchen Aid. Of course, when we got to Bed, Bath and Beyond, it was out of stock. The sticker on the shelf indicated a price well above $50. I was on a totally unrelated trip to WalMart (my wife refuses to go there but will send me) and looking for something when I found this for $39. Sometimes you just get lucky.

 

[Tannhauser]

Best advice I can offer on grinding meat: make sure the meat and even the grinder itself are as cold as possible. My first experiences with meat grinding with a KitchenAid grinder attachment went poorly because I didn't know the meat should be very cold, even slightly frozen.

 

[OldSaw]

I think I’m set for a while.

Two quart saucepan to fill a needed gap.

And two Demeyere pans for the big finish.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

I think I’m set for a while.
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Two quart saucepan to fill a needed gap.
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And two Demeyere pans for the big finish.
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nice those look very sturdy. Should last you for years.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

After years of discussion, we decided that we would probably use the grinder attachment for the Kitchen Aid. Of course, when we got to Bed, Bath and Beyond, it was out of stock. The sticker on the shelf indicated a price well above $50. I was on a totally unrelated trip to WalMart (my wife refuses to go there but will send me) and looking for something when I found this for $39. Sometimes you just get lucky.
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We’re gonna need to see those sausages.

 

[pault]

I have asst knives but none of good quality.
picked these up at goodwill auctions, handles are fine 2 actually are sharp, no chipor damage, not a bad deal for $60. Wustoff henkells twin, good size for me as well

 

[pault]

should have said zwilling henckels ,

 

[sentrydriver]

Best advice I can offer on grinding meat: make sure the meat and even the grinder itself are as cold as possible. My first experiences with meat grinding with a KitchenAid grinder attachment went poorly because I didn't know the meat should be very cold, even slightly frozen.

Great advice ! Thanks! See the lunch thread.

 

[slim6596]

Found this on Craigslist for about half of what a new one sells for. Weber Smokey Mountain, 22.5. Nothing wrong with it beyond a couple of scratches on the exterior enamel.

Now, I need to learn how to use it.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Found this on Craigslist for about half of what a new one sells for. Weber Smokey Mountain, 22.5. Nothing wrong with it beyond a couple of scratches on the exterior enamel.

Now, I need to learn how to use it. View attachment 1344301That is a great buy. You can grill with it or smoke with it.

 

[slim6596]

I’ve got a matching 22.5” kettle that turns out amazing meats. My daughters have been pimping it out for me (side shelves, cast iron cooking grate, etc).

On the smoker, I put a gasket kit on the charcoal access door and have a whole new wish list for my girls to shop from.