BropolloCreed79 Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: No, I've not. But then again, I just enjoy them too damned much after blanching them in near-boiling beer and onions, then grilling them to a golden brown. Add some creole or brown mustard, along with some sauteed onions & peppers in a bun, with sauerkraut and red cabbage on the side -- OMG, what a meal!!! You, sir are a sick, sick food pornographer. I do the same thing to my brats, with Guinness, and Hungarian hot peppers on there as well, but I certainly don't get so graphic in telling others about it, smut peddler! Edited October 11, 2018 by BropolloCreed79 1
Truth Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: Would love to see a photo of the final product, t'wert thou so inclined. Will do. I'm giving them some extra time because I opened it impatiantly. I will have pictures though. I forgot to mention that they started off in a shallow pool of BBQ sauce and rum. It should probably be whiskey, but I only had rum...
Cokeyskunk Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, BropolloCreed79 said: You, sir are a sick, sick food pornographer. I do the same thing to my brats, with Guinness, and Hungarian hot peppers on there as well, but I certainly don't get so graphic in telling others about it, smut peddler! 1
Truth Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 I just impatiantly checked, they're barely breaking 140° in some spots...
Cokeyskunk Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 15 hours ago, Truth said: I just impatiantly checked, they're barely breaking 140° in some spots... What?? After 8+ hours in a slow cooker?? These guys should be falling off the bone by this point. Did you eat 'em?
Truth Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: What?? After 8+ hours in a slow cooker?? These guys should be falling off the bone by this point. Did you eat 'em? I'm going to blame the slow cooker that's likely older than I am... That and the way I put them in there. Some parts were still raw (like totally raw) and some parts were completely dry... I also dropped a piece after taking the f*cking picture, so I was already kind of pissed when I started eating them (after trying to get the bbq sauce out of the carpet)... I'm going to try again this weekend, but I'll only cook half the slab. I'm sure it would've turned out perfect if it was actually laying down, but I set them up like a teepee to make them fit. The parts I did eat were mostly dry, but the sauce was so good I didn't care. For a first attempt (both with ribs and with a slow cooker) I'm not all that surprised. I'm sure the next try will work out. I'm just glad I saved the better looking slab for my second try lol Edit: I was trying to keep my cat from getting too close while taking the picture... Edited October 12, 2018 by Truth 1
Cokeyskunk Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Truth said: I'm going to blame the slow cooker that's likely older than I am... https://www.amazon.com/Nesco-SC-150R-Oval-Cooker-1-5-Quart/dp/B00LB0W2A4 5 minutes ago, Truth said: I'm going to try again this weekend, but I'll only cook half the slab. I'm sure it would've turned out perfect if it was actually laying down, but I set them up like a teepee to make them fit. This shouldn't matter. Not in the least. If the lid is completely down, everything should cook the same (unless parts are submerged in something) CONCLUSION: buy a new, cheap slow cooker.
Truth Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: https://www.amazon.com/Nesco-SC-150R-Oval-Cooker-1-5-Quart/dp/B00LB0W2A4 Edit: Amazon makes impulse shopping too convenient... Edit: WTF kind of choking hazard could there be?!? 17 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: This shouldn't matter. Not in the least. If the lid is completely down, everything should cook the same (unless parts are submerged in something) Then I'm back to blaming the slow cooker... It's also a 1-10 setting, not high/low. I set it to 1, then turned it up a bit in the morning because it didn't seem hot enough. Should've turned it up more I guess... Edited October 12, 2018 by Truth 1
Cokeyskunk Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Truth said: Then I'm back to blaming the slow cooker... It's also a 1-10 setting, not high/low. I set it to 1, then turned it up a bit in the morning because it didn't seem hot enough. Should've turned it up more I guess... You should be happy with the one you ordered. It's got Low, High, and Auto (warm). I highly recommend you run a test on it at some point after you get it: Pour in about a quart of water, then switch it to "High," put the lid on, and leave it alone for at least two hours (overnight is easiest) When you come back to check it, stick a food thermometer in the water and write down the temperature. Repeat this for both the "Low" and the "Auto" settings. Then you'll know exactly at what temperature each level cooks, so you'll know where you want to set it for each dish. I keep my chart on an index card taped to the bottom. It's quite handy. 1
BropolloCreed79 Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Cokeyskunk said: https://www.amazon.com/Nesco-SC-150R-Oval-Cooker-1-5-Quart/dp/B00LB0W2A4 We literally have that exact one in our office for when we do pot-luck parties. For sporting events, it's perfect for chili con queso.
Truth Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 42 minutes ago, BropolloCreed79 said: We literally have that exact one in our office for when we do pot-luck parties. For sporting events, it's perfect for chili con queso. And has anyone ever choked on it? I'm still trying to figure out why a slow cooker has a choking hazard warning slapped on it...
BropolloCreed79 Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, Truth said: And has anyone ever choked on it? I'm still trying to figure out why a slow cooker has a choking hazard warning slapped on it... iirc, the handle on the lid and the pegs for the feet are both held in by screws and nuts. Either of those could get dislodged by a curious child. Really, from a legal perspective, anything that can be broken off or removed with a minimal amount of force or effort that fits within the mouth constitutes a choking hazard, so they need to cover themselves.
Truth Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, BropolloCreed79 said: iirc, the handle on the lid and the pegs for the feet are both held in by screws and nuts. Either of those could get dislodged by a curious child. Really, from a legal perspective, anything that can be broken off or removed with a minimal amount of force or effort that fits within the mouth constitutes a choking hazard, so they need to cover themselves. The handle looks way too big, but the feet would make sense... Is that a "no"?
YodaMan 3D Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 3 hours ago, BropolloCreed79 said: iirc, the handle on the lid and the pegs for the feet are both held in by screws and nuts. Either of those could get dislodged by a curious child. Really, from a legal perspective, anything that can be broken off or removed with a minimal amount of force or effort that fits within the mouth constitutes a choking hazard, so they need to cover themselves. Or we could just teach our children, "Don't eat the household appliances and that includes the slow cooker!" 1
BropolloCreed79 Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, YodaMan 3D said: Or we could just teach our children, "Don't eat the household appliances and that includes the slow cooker!" Meh, my kids don't listen to anything I tell them anyways, unless it's an inappropriate ditty. Usually while driving them to school.
YodaMan 3D Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 Just now, BropolloCreed79 said: Meh, my kids don't listen to anything I tell them anyways, unless it's an inappropriate ditty. Usually while driving them to school. A ditty about Jack and Diane
BropolloCreed79 Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, YodaMan 3D said: A ditty about Jack and Diane No, these are "Bropollo Originals"; such as: Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep. My car is fast. And if you don't get outta my way Im gonna drive it up your ass. And don't even ask me to tell you the "Poop Juice Song" 1
Truth Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Cokeyskunk said: You should be happy with the one you ordered. It's got Low, High, and Auto (warm). I highly recommend you run a test on it at some point after you get it: Pour in about a quart of water, then switch it to "High," put the lid on, and leave it alone for at least two hours (overnight is easiest) When you come back to check it, stick a food thermometer in the water and write down the temperature. Repeat this for both the "Low" and the "Auto" settings. Then you'll know exactly at what temperature each level cooks, so you'll know where you want to set it for each dish. I keep my chart on an index card taped to the bottom. It's quite handy. Just checked this old one and it was giving me 150... There's the problem... 1
BropolloCreed79 Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Truth said: Just checked this old one and it was giving me 150... There's the problem... Iirc, Save Serve temp for beef is 165. But I am on a beer brawl ATM, so I wouldn't trust anything I say at this point
Truth Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 10 hours ago, BropolloCreed79 said: Iirc, Save Serve temp for beef is 165. But I am on a beer brawl ATM, so I wouldn't trust anything I say at this point You're absolutely right. I'm glad I threw it in the oven for a bit. That's what made it dry, but at least parts of it we're safe to eat lol
Cokeyskunk Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Truth said: You're absolutely right. I'm glad I threw it in the oven for a bit. That's what made it dry, but at least parts of it we're safe to eat lol You should have your new slow cooker by tomorrow. If you receive it early enough, I highly recommend ribs for dinner tomorrow. 1
Truth Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Cokeyskunk said: You should have your new slow cooker by tomorrow. If you receive it early enough, I highly recommend ribs for dinner tomorrow. Well your suggestion to verfiy the temperature before trying to use the slow cooker was genius. I got it at about 170 yesterday and left it set there. I just threw them in 5 minutes ago! This time I'll try not to touch it early lol I really don't think it will be a problem now that it's (hopefully) at the right temperature. Plus it's being delivered to my parent's house and I don't feel like driving over there... Edit: I'm going to regret that... I just went over to look at it and noticed it was still room temperature... Stupid old piece of sh*t popped the breaker and I didn't notice. Good thing I looked now instead of waiting. Edited October 14, 2018 by Truth
Cokeyskunk Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Truth said: Well your suggestion to verfiy the temperature before trying to use the slow cooker was genius. I got it at about 170 yesterday and left it set there. I just threw them in 5 minutes ago! This time I'll try not to touch it early lol I really don't think it will be a problem now that it's (hopefully) at the right temperature. Plus it's being delivered to my parent's house and I don't feel like driving over there... Edit: I'm going to regret that... I just went over to look at it and noticed it was still room temperature... Stupid old piece of sh*t popped the breaker and I didn't notice. Good thing I looked now instead of waiting. Yes. I'm sure your BRAND NEW slow cooker will bring you all kinds of Wonder and Delight. Just make a chart of its temperatures first, then enjoy. I expect to see many, many wonderful photographs, and perhaps some monetary gestures of gratitude. 😁
Skrylaxx Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 I recently got a rice cooker and don't know how I was living before without one. It cooks perfect rice every time without fail. Never to sticky, never too soft. Perfect, just like you get from Chinese restaurants. It has a steam tray as well. I haven't tried it yet but I would like to try it with some fish or chicken this week.
NthnButAGoodTime Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Skrylaxx said: I recently got a rice cooker and don't know how I was living before without one. It cooks perfect rice every time without fail. Never to sticky, never too soft. Perfect, just like you get from Chinese restaurants. It has a steam tray as well. I haven't tried it yet but I would like to try it with some fish or chicken this week. I'll second that. Once I got an appliance designed for cooking rice, I went from having a household that didn't really like rice to one that looks forward to it 1
Truth Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Cokeyskunk said: Yes. I'm sure your BRAND NEW slow cooker will bring you all kinds of Wonder and Delight. Just make a chart of its temperatures first, then enjoy. I expect to see many, many wonderful photographs, and perhaps some monetary gestures of gratitude. 😁 No regrets. This time I was home to keep an eye on it. Came out better than any ribs my parents ever made. Through this thread I'm starting to realize that my parents don't really make good food... @Skrylaxx I feel like if I had a good way to cook rice correctly, I'd find more reasons to make it. After I get used to this slow cooker I might try that out. Edit: Edited October 15, 2018 by Truth 1
Cokeyskunk Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Truth said: No regrets. This time I was home to keep an eye on it. Came out better than any ribs my parents ever made. Through this thread I'm starting to realize that my parents don't really make good food... @Skrylaxx I feel like if I had a good way to cook rice correctly, I'd find more reasons to make it. After I get used to this slow cooker I might try that out. Was this with the old slow cooker or the new one?
Truth Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: Was this with the old slow cooker or the new one? Old one. I just opened up the new one and there's no way in hell I could've fit that amount of ribs in there anyway (at once). Realistically I should've cooked this in 2 batches. It was way too much food for me, so I have about half of it in the fridge for tonight.
Cokeyskunk Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Truth said: Old one. I just opened up the new one and there's no way in hell I could've fit that amount of ribs in there anyway (at once). Realistically I should've cooked this in 2 batches. It was way too much food for me, so I have about half of it in the fridge for tonight. Wow. I would have thought the new one would've been much bigger. If it's small, you can always exchange it.
Truth Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Cokeyskunk said: Wow. I would have thought the new one would've been much bigger. If it's small, you can always exchange it. This one is a 1.5 qt. I'm going to keep it. This one is really the right size for cooking for a single person. I don't need a big one for most things. It's a good size, just wouldn't fit a full rack of ribs lol Edit: At the very least, this one has a hole in the lid for a temperature prob. Edited October 15, 2018 by Truth
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