STUD - Posted - 10/14/2021:  14:19:22

Yeah but moose Steaks are ...sm...alll.... ;0)

Remsleep - Posted - 10/14/2021:  14:37:26

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Meat yield? I'd have to guess. They are not as boney as bison. By the looks of this, might go no more than 25% bone ( bison might go 35%). Total meat in the freezer? No more than 400#.



Gravy made from a moose roast is a taste you never forget. That's how you learn what gravy is really supposed to taste like. MEAT!

I'm surprised. A 1200 lb steer yields ~500 lbs. I've been up close to both steers and moose - maybe 30 feet from one on a lake in Maine - and moose are much bigger. Maybe it's just that they're taller? 

Brian T - Posted - 10/14/2021:  15:08:16

Taller and sort of left/right skinny when compared with cattle. Their back ends are not very wide.

Brian T - Posted - 10/14/2021:  15:17:14

I've never seen a moose steak. Roasts, burger and stir fry that can be kebabed.
Always chunked up the bison roasts for kebabs. Having 4 dozen s/s skewers has some benefit.

The last big piece of bison that I cut up, I did it with first strike flint flakes.
I suddenly felt I knew how it was, 10,000 years ago. Very odd mental condition.

STUD - Posted - 10/15/2021:  14:28:45

Yankee Pot Roast tonight - thanks for the suggestion! Apparently what makes it Yankee is the addition of root vegetables. We were also inundated with 4 enormous bluefish last night (no pics, sorry) and we are smoking them today.

slammer - Posted - 10/15/2021:  17:43:52

Tonight was a great big pile of lightly breaded Lake Michigan Perch fried crispy tender and moist with sweet potato fries and homemade Coleslaw , homemade tartar sauce and some refreshing adult beverages!!! Friday night fish Fry Yooper style!!!
Slammer!!!

Michigan Lefty - Posted - 10/16/2021:  15:50:35

Camarão na Moranga.
(Brazilian shrimp stew & cream cheese stuffed pumpkin)
With homemade jalapeño cheddar bread.

STUD - Posted - 10/16/2021:  16:12:13

Bluefish filets, out of the smoker this morning and ready to be packaged up. Almost a jerky-like texture; very nice as an appetizer with sharp cheese and crackers.

 

STUD - Posted - 10/16/2021:  16:13:26

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Camarão na Moranga.

(Brazilian shrimp stew & cream cheese stuffed pumpkin)

With homemade jalapeño cheddar bread.

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Pretty fancy... :0)

STUD - Posted - 10/16/2021:  16:21:52

Heavy Hickory smoked..fer apx 4 hr..
Montreeall seasoning....

Not oily at all..
As Bluefish can be oily....

Really came out quite good..!

slammer - Posted - 10/16/2021:  17:50:07

Rich, my hats off to you!!! Not only looks delicious and fancy as Fig stated, but that is a new one on me !!! Where in the hell did a ice fisherman from Michigan find a recipe like that??? Looks amazing and I’m thinking there was a lot of prep time!!! Very cool!!!
Slammer!!!

STUD - Posted - 10/16/2021:  18:26:07

Oops...
Smoked fer 24 hrs.....

csrat - Posted - 10/16/2021:  19:09:39

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Tonight was a great big pile of lightly breaded Lake Michigan Perch fried crispy tender and moist with sweet potato fries and homemade Coleslaw , homemade tartar sauce and some refreshing adult beverages!!! Friday night fish Fry Yooper style!!!

Slammer!!!

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I'll be fishing for Steelhead in the Big Lake soon. They smoke beautifully and when I do well for myself a gift basket full of Michigan apples and smoked Steelhead makes a great Christmas gift basket.

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/17/2021:  02:30:37

Kids cooked me a ‘full English’ for dinner last night. Well, full English plus one American addition of the hash browns. The bread fried in bacon grease was (literally) do die for. The best thing about having a breakfast fir dinner is being able to wash it down with a beer - it feels really naughty

 

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/17/2021:  02:35:01

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Tonight was a great big pile of lightly breaded Lake Michigan Perch fried crispy tender and moist with sweet potato fries and homemade Coleslaw , homemade tartar sauce and some refreshing adult beverages!!! Friday night fish Fry Yooper style!!!

Slammer!!!

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I'll be fishing for Steelhead in the Big Lake soon. They smoke beautifully and when I do well for myself a gift basket full of Michigan apples and smoked Steelhead makes a great Christmas gift basket.

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Craig, what sort of size do they get to in the wild? They're not a native fish here but are commonly bred to go into stocked fishing lakes.  As they are usually 'put and take' they don't tend to get chance to grow past their typical 1lb - 2lb size they were out into the lake at.

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csrat - Posted - 10/17/2021:  04:35:20

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Tonight was a great big pile of lightly breaded Lake Michigan Perch fried crispy tender and moist with sweet potato fries and homemade Coleslaw , homemade tartar sauce and some refreshing adult beverages!!! Friday night fish Fry Yooper style!!!

Slammer!!!

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I'll be fishing for Steelhead in the Big Lake soon. They smoke beautifully and when I do well for myself a gift basket full of Michigan apples and smoked Steelhead makes a great Christmas gift basket.

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Craig, what sort of size do they get to in the wild? They're not a native fish here but are commonly bred to go into stocked fishing lakes.  As they are usually 'put and take' they don't tend to get chance to grow past their typical 1lb - 2lb size they were out into the lake at.

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Generally I catch Steelies at 6-9 pounds. The first year I went fishing for them I caught a 12 pounder that promptly caused my friend to up me with a 14 pound fish.

rinemb - Posted - 10/17/2021:  04:39:51

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Kids cooked me a ‘full English’ for dinner last night. Well, full English plus one American addition of the hash browns. The bread fried in bacon grease was (literally) do die for. The best thing about having a breakfast fir dinner is being able to wash it down with a beer - it feels really naughty

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I enjoy breakfast-for dinner.  Used to do it a lot.  Still do on occassion. Brad

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/17/2021:  04:57:47

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Tonight was a great big pile of lightly breaded Lake Michigan Perch fried crispy tender and moist with sweet potato fries and homemade Coleslaw , homemade tartar sauce and some refreshing adult beverages!!! Friday night fish Fry Yooper style!!!

Slammer!!!

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Craig, what sort of size do they get to in the wild? They're not a native fish here but are commonly bred to go into stocked fishing lakes.  As they are usually 'put and take' they don't tend to get chance to grow past their typical 1lb - 2lb size they were out into the lake at.

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Michigan Lefty - Posted - 10/17/2021:  14:12:35

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Rich, my hats off to you!!! Not only looks delicious and fancy as Fig stated, but that is a new one on me !!! Where in the hell did a ice fisherman from Michigan find a recipe like that??? Looks amazing and I’m thinking there was a lot of prep time!!! Very cool!!!

Slammer!!!

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I work with people from different parts of the world and one from Brazil told me about the stuffed pumpkin.   

It's actually not hard to make and not too much prep time.   It is very good with a lot of flavors.

slammer - Posted - 10/17/2021:  15:02:00

Ask your Brazilian friend about Moqueca !!! It a Brazilian fish stew I make with walleye and Burbot and although it’s the only Brazilian dish I make it is amazing and one of my favorite meals!!!
Slammer!!!

STUD - Posted - 10/17/2021:  15:28:33

So tell me Slammer..
Just what meal..
Isn't one of yer favoites...?

I think you just love good food... ;0)

slammer - Posted - 10/17/2021:  17:55:54

Yeah, Luckily, I do have a lot of Favorites and love good food of any kind !!! If it has green pepper, okra or celery in it , that is my kryptonite!!! I enjoy simple food done well, and strive to try new things and extravagant food . I also like challenges when cooking and happen to think I have a pretty good palate for replicating recipes !!! The one thing I have not delved into is baking. I’m not a big sweets / dessert guy ( love a good chocolate cake though) but I would love to learn how to bake a few good breads. Problem is my wife doesn’t do bread often and I don’t need the extra carbs cuz I’m too busy eating everything else!!! I could go on and on, but now ya got me hungry talkin about food again and have to go raid the fridge !!! I’m thinking a nice little Swiss and Brick cheese Sammie with some German beer mustard from Aldi !!!
Slammer!!!

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/18/2021:  05:17:46

This was my dessert yesterday   we went out for a very nice gentle boozy lunch with some friends and the Yorkshire puddings that came with my roast beef was so good that I decided to ask for two more for my dessert.  The look on the face of the young lass taking our dessert order was priceless.

 

Remsleep - Posted - 10/18/2021:  08:32:50

On Saturday we had a barbecue for a dozen people that turned into a barbecue for seven because someone double-booked and someone's son was in the final round of a basketball tournament. The menu was Texas-style brisket, pulled chicken, beans, slaw, and dessert brought by some of the guests. Needless to say, we have a lot of leftovers.



This is a jar full of the rendered fat trimmed from the brisket, which I subsequently smoked in the smoker for several hours. It will most assuredly find a home in my cardiovascular system.



BTW, I got the last prime brisket in Sam's Club. It must have been leftover from an earlier delivery because it was priced at 4.99/lb. All the other briskets were "choice"* and cost 7.59/lb!!! It was also quite a lot fattier than other briskets I've bought from Sam's, which may have been why it was the last one left.



*For non-US residents, "prime" and "choice" are grades of beef. Prime is to choice as "premiership" is to "championship" which should erase any confusion.

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Tallow

 

rinemb - Posted - 10/18/2021:  11:42:29

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This was my dessert yesterday   we went out for a very nice gentle boozy lunch with some friends and the Yorkshire puddings that came with my roast beef was so good that I decided to ask for two more for my dessert.  The look on the face of the young lass taking our dessert order was priceless.

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Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/18/2021:  12:27:29

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Bluefish filets, out of the smoker this morning and ready to be packaged up. Almost a jerky-like texture; very nice as an appetizer with sharp cheese and crackers.

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dat - Posted - 10/18/2021:  12:29:06

My bride said i was grilling some steaks tonight, soooo, it’s ribeyes, sweet tater, baked on the grill, and a salad tonight

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This was my dessert yesterday   we went out for a very nice gentle boozy lunch with some friends and the Yorkshire puddings that came with my roast beef was so good that I decided to ask for two more for my dessert.  The look on the face of the young lass taking our dessert order was priceless.

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STUD - Posted - 10/18/2021:  17:08:58

Tonight: chicken skewers marinated in ranch dressing and Cosmo Q Killer Bee honey-chipotle rub, rice pilaf on the side. For dessert, an apple frangipane tart from Aldi's.

rinemb - Posted - 10/18/2021:  17:13:38

I am eating crap out on this job. Too tired to drive to town. Just eating all things pre-cooked, or from a can or a carton, or a bag. Thank god for the coffee. Brad

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/18/2021:  18:19:22

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I am eating crap out on this job. Too tired to drive to town. Just eating all things pre-cooked, or from a can or a carton, or a bag. Thank god for the coffee. Brad

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Mate, pop,round, we can do,you some home cooked grub and some green vegetables - I know that Groundhog Day feeling .... not long til you're home and creating masterpieces in the kitchen again.

if it's any comfort our 'compo rations'  (MRE'S) used to only have 4 main menu options and variants on the breakfasts etc - I feel your pain!

STUD - Posted - 10/19/2021:  15:59:28

Stuft peppers! Peppers from a neighbor, ground venison, and rice with a jar of marinara sauce. Also, I keep forgetting to post the fried green tomatoes from the weekend:

slammer - Posted - 10/19/2021:  16:40:30

No offense Fig, but glad I wasn’t invited for dinner tonight!!! I would apologize up and down but can’t do the green pepper anything!!! Mom would make stuffed green peppers and they looked great and would do just meatballs without the pepper for me in the same pan and still couldn’t eat them!!! Not one of my “favorites “ !!! LOL
Slammer!!!

STUD - Posted - 10/19/2021:  16:59:05

Slammer...
I asked fer them special ....

Just so we could post'em in yer honor... ;0)

STUD - Posted - 10/19/2021:  17:01:02

Pretty soon it all be fruitcake season.....

Mr.Islands favorite....! :0)

slammer - Posted - 10/19/2021:  17:29:21

Ya got me cryin here Fig !!! ROFLMAO !!! They do look delish though!!!
Slammer!!!

Brian T - Posted - 10/19/2021:  17:55:53

I cheated. Made tacos and ate a green pepper like an apple.

Good Buddy - Posted - 10/19/2021:  18:26:55

I had Beef Stroganoff and a biscuit, but dessert was the real star of the meal. Cherry custard pie with whipped cream. No green peppers!

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bubbalouie - Posted - 10/19/2021:  19:16:52

This is Mediterranean Pie. A guy at work gave me the recipe. I bought a spring form pan & made this happen.

It's layers of Black forest ham, spinach ,peppers, eggs & cheese wrapped in puff pastry. 

We tried phyllo pastry & it turned out soggy. I'll look up the recipe.

food.com/recipe/mediterranean-pie-135251

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Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/20/2021:  03:09:46

Bob wins picture of the day!

rinemb - Posted - 10/20/2021:  04:32:50

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rinemb - Posted - 10/20/2021:  04:36:22

And now, you will learn to love your springform pan. Opens a new world of cake baking. Though I am now spoiled to the quality coated heavy walled cake pans now available.

Where is Skip to coach on the use of phyllo pastry? Its hit and miss with me as well. brad

STUD - Posted - 10/20/2021:  15:49:20

I (Liz) made a big batch of venison meatballs this afternoon, and we had some with sauce over linguine and I made Al a meatball grinder. He said it was so good he even did the dishes (crumpled up a piece of foil and tossed it in the rubbish.)

slammer - Posted - 10/20/2021:  15:57:39

Thanks for the invite Liz!!! You are now on my ship list!!!
Hello……..venison…….meatball …..!!!! My favorite of all time!!! Please tell Al it’s another one of my favorites!!! LOL!!! I’m kinda like Hancock from the movie……..well, I love a good meatball !!! Meatballs and meatloaf are an art and simple is better and I never met a meatball I didn’t like!!!! Well, not the frozen ALPO type meatballs but all good homemade meatballs. They always make the meal fun!!!
Slammer!!!

STUD - Posted - 10/20/2021:  16:36:51

Hey..Slammer.... ;0)

Wet Spaniel - Posted - 10/23/2021:  10:01:49

Bought these bad boys today. Just shy of 2 inches thick, I’m going to try the reverse sear method on them. And I’m just about to open a bottle of Barolo to let it breathe in time fir dinner

 

csrat - Posted - 10/23/2021:  13:48:03

Autumn dinner of ham steaks, baked sweet potatoes with walnut butter and roasted vegetable kabobs.

I'm thinking hot cider and cake doughnuts for dessert. Hot fudge brownie sundaes were in the running but dropped out due to excessive richness and the notable lack of brownies. It's Fall in West Michigan, we are completely awash in fried pastries and Apple Cider.

Brian T - Posted - 10/23/2021:  14:09:04

Elk-stuffed green peppers last night, second act reheat tonight.

STUD - Posted - 10/23/2021:  15:49:39

Liz: Al's birthday dinner: grilled ribeye steaks, potatoes (russet for him, sweet for me) and roasted asparagus. Apple squares from the local far store.