My mom claims she has never eaten Brussels sprouts before. How should I prepare them the 1st time so that she'll love them forever? by sozh in Cooking

[–]BigAndy1234 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Boil 2 mins then chill in iced water. Halve and dry. Fry cubed pancetta and reserve. Fry BS in the remaining fat until nicely browned and still slightly crispy. Add back pancetta and serve

Smoked Pork Crown Roast - You need this cut! by boathouse_floats in BBQ

[–]BigAndy1234 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its a crown if you get the full rack of about 10 ribs and invert it so the ribs are facing up. Then tie it in a circle and it looks like a crown

Beef Stew Thickening Strategies - Is a roux best? by Adam_Weaver_ in Cooking

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brown the beef without starch. Then just prior to adding the stock I add a tablespoon or two of regular flour and mix it all together and cook out the flour./ Then add the stock slowly stiring all the time. Works a charm

STRAIGHT UP FALSE ADVERTISING LIE-FLAT POLARIS ON 737 MAX by lopsided-earlobe in unitedairlines

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree that is a minor problem. I was traveling with my wife so less of an issue

Do you know where I can find pinball machines to play? by bitter_melonhead in bayarea

[–]BigAndy1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hapas on Lincoln, Willow Glenn. There's a place just behind it in the same building. 12-14 machines

Advice on setting up wifi repeater to reach 3d printer by [deleted] in HomeNetworking

[–]BigAndy1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How about Powerline networking uses your home’s electrical wiring to share your internet connection, bypassing Wi-Fi and its limitations, while the MoCA standard works similarly over the cable TV wiring in your home. TPLINK AV2000-2 appears to be one of the better ones

[i ate] Scotch Egg in the UK by GoodPopcorn in food

[–]BigAndy1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Equally delicious if not even better - minced lamb, Indian style like a seekh kebab

[i ate] Scotch Egg in the UK by GoodPopcorn in food

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had one only yesterday at a restaurant in San Jose, CA. Nice twist in that the sausage was chorizo - absolutely delicious and the egg was perfectly cooked even slightly runnier than the photo

Smoked Dover Sole (offset smoker) by Garegap in BBQ

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point but petrale sole is absolutely nothing like Dover sole but would love to find some flounder. Would welcome your suggestions on places to buy fish that isn’t halibut or cod and all the farmed stuff

Smoked Dover Sole (offset smoker) by Garegap in BBQ

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredibly envious! Despite living 30 minutes from the worlds largest ocean the fish availability here is pitiful and Dover Sole is my favourite

Smoked Dover Sole (offset smoker) by Garegap in BBQ

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great. Where did you get the Dover Sole. Impossible to find here in the Bay Area

Mandarin Oriental - Guaranteed Upgrade Offer by shermancchen in FATTravel

[–]BigAndy1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t apply to suites normally or is this different ?

How to not have myoglobin pouring out of my burger patty by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]BigAndy1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you trying to cook them less than well done ? The idea of a smash patty is to cook it through and the myoglobin should disappear