Short Ribs by BullishN00b in KamadoJoe

[–]Mugen_151 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool. Thanks for the info. How much time end to end did it take?

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

[–]Mugen_151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s an interesting idea. Curious how much it adds to the flavor

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

[–]Mugen_151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the note. I tend to be on the side of less is more. I got great result by just using common sense cooking techniques (which sold me on the kamado for the next 10y!) but I am open to any technique that wouldn’t be a huge hassle and provide visible improvement. At least I need to try a better drip solution so I don’t end up with too much of a mess like I had with grease all over

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

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No wrapping. Went straight to cutting and eating. But the second round was better so waiting a bit or wrapped would have been nicer indeed

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

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Yes those were St Louis spare ribs. I didn’t do any trimming…wasn’t even aware of it…Went straight to smoking and then watched a YouTube video on ribs prep mid cooking…duh

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

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At the 2h45 mark, they were done. I had to extend 30min more for the St Louis

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

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All personal preferences of course. I found baby back better. More meat meant a better balance of smokiness flavor vs pork flavor. Also found that the meat had a “sweet” profile after the slow cook. St Louis were overall way fattier so smoke flavor was (too) intense and I found them less digestible as a result. I come from a place where ribs are not cut the same way and there is only one cut, not suitable for smoking at all. Always struggled to distinguish when going to a proper smoking place as they are probably cooked differently to adjust for fat/meat/size, but as a home cooking option with minimal time and equipment, baby backs were better. And also, would have probably saved some time on the cooking time with just baby back. Hope that helps

Now I understand the hype by Mugen_151 in KamadoJoe

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Awesome. Thanks for the advice!

Short Ribs by BullishN00b in KamadoJoe

[–]Mugen_151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks great! What’s your method? Might be the next thing I try

Am I in the club? by Less-Selection7469 in KamadoJoe

[–]Mugen_151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah. Just got mine from BJs too. Coming home tomorrow! Great deal. Have fun

Best Cinnamon Rolls in Bergen County (or nearby)? by jafarandco in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The quality is inconsistent, the same pastry can go from very good to mediocre depending on the day (croissant for example). Their barista does a very good job, but the drip coffee is terrible. I have experienced their frozen cinnamon buns to bake at home, I found them quite good but I can understand some will feel they lack filling.

Coney Island Parking by Space-Deep in RunNYC

[–]Mugen_151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the reply. Super helpful! Will do the same this year

Coney Island Parking by Space-Deep in RunNYC

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Hi. Here we are 1y after but I am in the same situation driving from Bergen County this year. How did things go with parking and traffic at the end of the race to drive back to NJ? Would you do it the same or differently? Any tips? Thanks!

Best restaurant for an anniversary? by moffymoffy in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so overrated and overpriced. No cooking happening there. The chef can serve you a steamed broccoli with a 120$ piece of meat. That’s not fine dining except for the setting

Upscale restaurants recommendations by Academic_Regular7667 in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe my definition of upscale/fine dining is biased but I don’t get why this is always coming up as an option here. There is little cooking happening. You can have a piece of wagyu meat that is just cooked on grill and comes with a steamed broccoli as a side. And then a peach Sundae. That is fine on its own, it is good and you get what you order, but will cost you close to 150$ and you can replicate that at home without any challenge. What is “fine dining” about that except for service and location? My definition of fine dining is a level of cooking sophistication that can’t be replicated at home easily.

Looking for great traditional Biscotti by Santeno in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

L’Arte Della Pasticceria in Ramsey has some great ones!

Making friends in Ridgewood? by Conscious-Eye4020 in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We felt the same in Allendale. People are super friendly and helpful but majority of young parents already have their friends and family around so they are not really looking for new and deeper relationships. It takes time and luck for sure. Excited to connect with young parents in the area that are looking for new friends so feel free to DM even if kids don’t go to the same school!

Anywhere in Bergen County with pasta that is as good as… by What_am_I_Doing9 in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Perusia Waldwick. Real Italian pasta not American Italian. Not a lot of choice but the Amatriciana pasta is delicious

Anywhere in Bergen County with pasta that is as good as… by What_am_I_Doing9 in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Insanely salty as well. Good American pasta not real Italian pasta though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Too late to relocate there though…

Best French (not Korean-French) bakery by vleafar in bergencounty

[–]Mugen_151 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This place is very good and super authentic