By Yummy

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 09:36

As we have only one week left in August to choose the September cook along recipe I have looked on the previous threads and done a quick tally of peoples choices. It was decided to do a main dish this time and Hung Shao Pork received 5 and the Borolo Beef 4 Chicken Basque was also suggested and a number said that they didin't mind which and would "go with the flow".
Any more suggestions? If not then we will go wih the Hung Shao Pork, a cheaper cut of meat, something to take into consideration in the economic climate.
All contributions glady received.
Yummy

Replies

By Elpe

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 09:53

In view of Delia's comments about the qualities of belly pork in this recipe, would it be sacrilege to use a different cut of pork? There is no way I would ever get my OH to eat belly pork! I'd use tenderloin but I realise that may be making a totally different dish - or maybe not???

By Yummy

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 10:51

I think you are right Elpe and it would make a different dish. Is the reason your husband doesn't like it due to the fat content? Delia is saying that it is the gelatinous quality of the underlying fat and skin that creates the taste and sauce.
It hasn't been decided yet anyway, we have until the end of the week to pick the dish.
Yummy

By Saucey

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 11:45

I would like to try the pork dish. I have some pork belly in the freezer waiting for some inspiration.
How does the cook-a-long work Yummy? Does everyone take a photo of their dish?

cheers
Saucey

By Yummy

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 11:54

Yes Saucey, We each report back on here and say how we felt the dish went, if we made any alterations to the ingredients, how tasty it was and if (or not) well received by family or guests. We take a picture then submit it to Dessert Queen for inclusion in the web album she does for us all. Details of that on her profile if you don't already know about it. Good Fun !!!
Yummy

By *Crumbs

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 12:04

I`d love to take part, Yummy, but cholesterol is too high for pork belly. I`ll maybe do what Elpe suggests, the tenderloin, but I think it would be v different.
crumbs :-)

By Saucey

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 12:06

Sounds good. I have seen the web album. Was just wondering if it is compulsory to post a photo when joining in on the cook-a-long.
Look forward to hearing which recipe you decide on.

Cheers
Saucey

By Yummy

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 12:43

Don't worry Saucey, it isn't compulsory to submit a photo. As Elpe and 'Crumbs says you can also adjust the recipe, and who knows come up with a delicious variant of the original dish. Using the tenderloin sounds good too, I imagine it would turn out a bit like Char Sui (sp) Pork.
Yummy

By Dessert Queen

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 13:23

I tried Ling's recipe for slow roasted belly pork last year after much urging from my LOH who loves that particular piece of meat. Have to say, I loved it and amazed myself as I have an all time loathing of any fatty meat. The fat does seem to melt and what is left is wonderfully crispy.
No need to send any pics in if you don't want to, BTW.
DQ xx

By Jameseybaby!!!

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 16:11

I don't like pork Im afraid. But of course, Im a fussy nightmare, so im quite happy to go with the flow and sit this one out and join in when its some I do like. Im sure its ok for people not to participate every month.

DQ, im just about to order from the DR sale catalogue and they have a piece of belly pork on a good offer. Should I give it a go? Mum will join Marc to eat it!!!

XXX

By Jameseybaby!!!

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 16:18

Oh, its out of stock anyway, so never mind!!!!!

XXX

By Saucey

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 17:10

I have done both Gordon Ramsey's slow roasted belly pork and Jamie Oliver's (from Cook) and they are both lovely are are great as a starter at a braai.

Cheers
Saucey

By Dolly

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 17:20

As a family, we are not overkeen on sweet things added to dishes....but am willing to give this a go....
count me in.....
Dolly
:0)

By Lin

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 18:10

I'm keen to join in but my OH wouldn't eat the belly pork either. Could do it just for myself and something else for him but then I could only tell you all what I thought i.e. no input from OH/guests.

Would prefer the Beef in Barolo but will go with the majority.

Lin x

By Dottie May

Re: Cook Along - September
24 Aug 2008 18:41

I'll go along with the Pork Yummy but if the decision is made to cook something else I'll follow suite. Dottie Mayx

By Biggles

Re: Cook Along - September
25 Aug 2008 11:40

I'll give it a try. I don't usually like fatty pork but the recipe sounds interesting. OH looking forward to trying it.

By *Bramble

Re: Cook Along - September
25 Aug 2008 15:47

I'm in :-)))

By Dottie May

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 08:00

Yummy, do we use Delia's recipes for the Pork or Beef, i.e. Hung Shao Pork with Stir-fry Greens, Beef in Barolo with Parmesan Mashed Pots.? Dottie Mayx

By Yummy

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 08:33

Hi Dottie May, It is looking like the Hung Shao Pork, but we will give it until the weekend (perhaps Friday) then make the definitive choice. All September to do it , so no rush. Will post a little reminder onto Coffee Break on Thursday.
Thanks
Yummy

By Dolly

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 09:35

Dottie,
Think it is one of Delias....
Dolly
:0)

By samcat-lynlet

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 12:53

Hung Shao Pork????

count me in....

By Dottie May

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 18:03

Many thanks Yummy and Dolly - have printed off both recipes to make sure I have all the ingredients. I see the recipe for the Beef is for 6 persons so I will have to down size if that is the choice, as we are only 2. Dottie Mayx

By Fish Wife

Re: Cook Along - September
26 Aug 2008 20:57

Maybe it was just me but a word of warning with the beef recipe.

Nothing fatal of course (this is Delia after all) but when I printed it off, the wine amount didn't print coz it's in a different font or something. I didn't notice til after I browned the meat at which point my husband was doing something teccy with the computer and I couldn't get on for half an hour. Was most distressing as really didn't want to mess about with the recipe & my beautiful piece of beef.

Anyway, just make sure it doesn't happen to you if you cook it!

p.s. it was a roaring success btw

By nenna

Re: Cook Along - September
27 Aug 2008 20:24

I'm not a lover of fatty meats but I'll give the Pork dish a go, if i don't like it I have a son and DIL up the road, I'm sure they'll take it off my hands!!!