Page 40 - March 2017 BNP ALL
P. 40
Page 40 March 2017 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com
T&MCrane Rentals, Inc. Seasoning
Meats
Em1mCitrsebaumrge,rMy DWa21y727
Buck Reed
301-447-3718 The Supermarket Gourmet
FAX: 301-447-1722
When we are talking in your vegetable beef soups
about seasoning meats, or stews? Unless you’re
I do not mean salt afraid of being called a
and peppering a steak “culinary genius,” you
before putting it on
a grill. For the record, really have nothing to lose.
by all means, do that. Ham is another fantastic
Seasoning meats are
a class of ingredients that, ingredient. Whatever
when incorporated into a dish, add flavor the ham owns, it very easily
a distinct flavor to it. These are transfers to your dish. Beans
usually meats that are processed simmered with ham bones or a ham
by curing, aging, or smoking, or a hock make flavorful soups or side
combination of two or even three dishes. When it comes to prosciutto
of them. Before refrigeration, these or serrano ham, stick to a good,
processes were necessary to extend flavorful cheaper product, as these
the shelf-life of these products. As “Cadillac” hams do not really hold
these processes became more refined, up to a longer cooking process.
and even elevated into an art, these When prosciutto is added to pastas
ingredients became an important or pizzas, it is usually added just
part of our cooking tradition. before it is served. If you cook them
into the dish, the other chefs will
Curing is the method used to call you names.
draw out the moisture of a meat or
fish with a mixture of salt, sugar, Are you in a rut with your
spices, and other chemicals. The usual breakfast of bacon and eggs?
curing process adds a unique flavor Try switching out the bacon for a
to the meat, depending on what it couple of slices of corned beef or
is cured with, as well as how long it pastrami. Or, for a healthy choice,
is cured. Smoked meat is preserved a nice slice of well smoked turkey
in two ways: by dehydration and breast beats turkey bacon any day.
by the chemicals (phenols) in the I know switching out your loved
smoke that are imparted to the one’s bacon for anything else might
product. The type of wood used, as cause some strife in your household,
well as temperature and time, all but you can always claim temporary
effect the finished product. Aging is insanity.
generally done to beef to tenderize
it, and is done under very controlled When it comes right down to
conditions. All these processes it, the production of these foods is
take time, not only for the process more art than science, so taking a
themselves, but the commitment bit of time to find the right ones is
to master these procedures as well. time well spent. And learning how
Many of these products are elevated to cook with them could elevate
to delicacies in their respective your game in the kitchen and at the
cuisines. Using these products in our dining room table.
cooking can not only connect us to
our culinary traditions, but also add
a flare of creativity to your table.
Chowder was the first dish
that came to my mind when I
was articulating this article. Salt
pork or bacon is an essential and
traditional ingredient in this dish,
that adds sweetness to enhance
whatever the main ingredient is.
Unless you want a smoky flavor,
smoked meats should be avoided.
Soups, in general, are a great vehicle
for getting rid of food product that
might go bad. So, why not try a bit
of chopped pastrami or corned beef
T&MCrane Rentals, Inc. Seasoning
Meats
Em1mCitrsebaumrge,rMy DWa21y727
Buck Reed
301-447-3718 The Supermarket Gourmet
FAX: 301-447-1722
When we are talking in your vegetable beef soups
about seasoning meats, or stews? Unless you’re
I do not mean salt afraid of being called a
and peppering a steak “culinary genius,” you
before putting it on
a grill. For the record, really have nothing to lose.
by all means, do that. Ham is another fantastic
Seasoning meats are
a class of ingredients that, ingredient. Whatever
when incorporated into a dish, add flavor the ham owns, it very easily
a distinct flavor to it. These are transfers to your dish. Beans
usually meats that are processed simmered with ham bones or a ham
by curing, aging, or smoking, or a hock make flavorful soups or side
combination of two or even three dishes. When it comes to prosciutto
of them. Before refrigeration, these or serrano ham, stick to a good,
processes were necessary to extend flavorful cheaper product, as these
the shelf-life of these products. As “Cadillac” hams do not really hold
these processes became more refined, up to a longer cooking process.
and even elevated into an art, these When prosciutto is added to pastas
ingredients became an important or pizzas, it is usually added just
part of our cooking tradition. before it is served. If you cook them
into the dish, the other chefs will
Curing is the method used to call you names.
draw out the moisture of a meat or
fish with a mixture of salt, sugar, Are you in a rut with your
spices, and other chemicals. The usual breakfast of bacon and eggs?
curing process adds a unique flavor Try switching out the bacon for a
to the meat, depending on what it couple of slices of corned beef or
is cured with, as well as how long it pastrami. Or, for a healthy choice,
is cured. Smoked meat is preserved a nice slice of well smoked turkey
in two ways: by dehydration and breast beats turkey bacon any day.
by the chemicals (phenols) in the I know switching out your loved
smoke that are imparted to the one’s bacon for anything else might
product. The type of wood used, as cause some strife in your household,
well as temperature and time, all but you can always claim temporary
effect the finished product. Aging is insanity.
generally done to beef to tenderize
it, and is done under very controlled When it comes right down to
conditions. All these processes it, the production of these foods is
take time, not only for the process more art than science, so taking a
themselves, but the commitment bit of time to find the right ones is
to master these procedures as well. time well spent. And learning how
Many of these products are elevated to cook with them could elevate
to delicacies in their respective your game in the kitchen and at the
cuisines. Using these products in our dining room table.
cooking can not only connect us to
our culinary traditions, but also add
a flare of creativity to your table.
Chowder was the first dish
that came to my mind when I
was articulating this article. Salt
pork or bacon is an essential and
traditional ingredient in this dish,
that adds sweetness to enhance
whatever the main ingredient is.
Unless you want a smoky flavor,
smoked meats should be avoided.
Soups, in general, are a great vehicle
for getting rid of food product that
might go bad. So, why not try a bit
of chopped pastrami or corned beef
