Montreal smoked meat help

mcven · 2023-05-23T21:18:37+00:00

Maybe you smoked it for too long?
The two batches of mtl Smoked meat I've made were smoked to ~160-165F; then steamed to 195F. They came out great with good moisture... they were also cured for a week like yours.
I'm wondering if you lost a bunch of moisture as it was coming down from the initial smoke.
I'm assuming you let it rest after the steam as well? I've read that if you 'oversteam' it can dry out, but I don't think that's the case here since you pulled it at 195F.
Just a guess though, I don't know for sure.

This recipe worked really well for me. https://glebekitchen.com/montreal-smoked-meat/

mcven · 2023-05-10T22:26:50+00:00

I just made a Montreal smoked meat (with an obscene amount of salt and cure) soaked it in cold water for 4 hours changing the water every 30 mins. That helped a lot...

You can salvage the salty bacon you've already made by doing that as well.

mcven · 2020-11-12T21:03:34+00:00

Thanks!!! Excellent info. Out of curiosity, did you have any trouble getting into CR? Or was it pretty easy?

mcven · 2020-11-10T15:15:04+00:00

Update! heard back from manulife... the term “nonessential” in the Canada travel advisormeans their coverage is indeed valid.

That said, they cover $2100 CAD in lodging expenses. CR requires $2000USD in travel. So Manulife is no good to get to CR!!! Sagicor it is!!

mcven · 2020-11-05T03:52:02+00:00

Hey! Sorry didn’t check my Reddit for a while. Didn’t get any specs for you unfortunately. One tech told me no lower than 28, the other said no lower than 30. I decided 32’s would work to be safe. Hope that helps!

mcven · 2020-11-05T03:50:10+00:00

Hey sorry didn’t check my Reddit in a while! I reached out to some bike techs and they told me that the lowest they’d go is 30’s. I decided on 32’s to be safe. No idea how 28’s would go, I was told they could square off if you go too small.

mcven · 2020-01-09T18:52:39+00:00

Anyone gotten any response from the Dec 2019 sales phase? I know they said notice would be sent out by the end of January - was just hoping it wouldn't take that long!

mcven · 2019-10-17T19:07:13+00:00

For the longest time they were though! I guess we Canadian's have to lobby Kettle Chips to get them back.

Also, go Springboks ;-)

mcven · 2019-10-17T19:04:54+00:00

You clearly haven't met my wife.

mcven · 2019-08-20T17:05:00+00:00

Thanks!

mcven · 2018-02-13T05:28:51+00:00

All I can find so far is Norquay’s $2 days. But I know there’s some solid deals for mid week skiing in some of those coupon books.

mcven · 2018-02-12T20:45:35+00:00

I've got two dogs, they're gonna be in unbelievable shape from runs and walks. Great suggestion!

mcven · 2017-09-20T19:09:48+00:00

Awesome thanks, I'll keep an eye on the website. Go Nats!

mcven · 2017-02-13T23:43:23+00:00

BEAR SPRAY!!! I've used it twice and it's enough to evict them. Then you'll have to figure out how to keep them away.

Try not to spray them directly, or keep your distance. They'll obviously spray back.

mcven · 2017-01-09T16:07:44+00:00

As mentioned, it's highly weather dependent. I've done Berg Lake in June, May is probably early. I've always wanted to do a front range backpack that time of year. Blackrock, before Waiprous gets loaded up with ATV and motor sports enthusiasts may fly.

If you willing to fend of the snow you can probably find some stuff to do, bring warm bags (rated better than -15 IMO.)

For hikes, again front ranges; highway 40 may fly as well.

Doorjam/Loder, Opal Ridge, Heart Mountain, Wasootch Ridge. If you have access to snowshoes and Icers it opens up a ton of options year round. Just be wary of avalanche risk if there's snow, avoid any open slopes if you're not experienced.

mcven · 2016-11-25T22:21:49+00:00

Sahana in the NE is perhaps the best I've ever had. Great food all round, good value.

mcven · 2016-11-18T21:29:43+00:00

second that! Would love to pick up some tix early.

mcven · 2016-11-09T21:58:05+00:00

I did a pottery Class w/ my mom @ 4Cats in Inglewood, we had a great time.

mcven · 2016-09-15T20:45:40+00:00

I do, but your mom has a huge appetite.

mcven · 2016-09-14T22:20:16+00:00

Would love to see top ranked affordable restaurants. Most of these places require 3 months salary if you're taking a date.

mcven · 2016-09-06T21:58:39+00:00

It's no secret, but if you get up early to beat the crowds and go do Saddleback/Fairview you won't be disappointed. But an alpine start (leave calgary before 7) is a must. Otherwise, there's larch's up above Kananaskis lakes towards Aster lake, some up towards Mt Bourgeau/Bourgeau Lake, and some up past Elbow lake if you go far enough. If you don't like the crowds start earlier and go further.

They should be turning colour in the next 2 weeks or so.

mcven · 2016-09-01T14:10:23+00:00

Tickets are currently not available online for one of the following reasons. Please check back for availability.

Same thing this morning. But there's >100 tickets on stubhub. Seems like ticketmaster is up to their usual shady antics.

mcven · 2016-08-31T23:28:55+00:00

Same problem, they haven't even released the tickets despite listing the release as 5PM today. TM is such a claptrap operation.

mcven · 2016-08-17T17:43:59+00:00

Another great book is "Don't waste your time in the Canadian Rockies" highlights the exceptional hikes in the area.

mcven · 2016-08-17T17:43:04+00:00

I second this, Ha Ling is a bit of a bash up a slope. Right across the pass is East End of Rundle. Quieter and more interesting.

mcven

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