Food 911 Featuring Tyler Florence and La Caja China on the Food Network

Food 911 the Food Network show featuring Tyler Florence had a piece of La Caja China.



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Oktoberfest 2009 ~ the organisers ambition to admonish revellers to alcohol responsibly...

Oktoberfest is a twelve-day festival held each year in Munich, Germany, and is an important part of Bavarian culture. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the Munich event. The Munich Oktoberfest, traditionally takes place during the sixteen days up to and including the first Sunday in October. In 1994, the schedule was modified in response to German reunification. The festival is held on an area named the Theresienwiese (field, or meadow, of Therese), often called d Wiesn for short. Visitors also eat huge amounts of traditional hearty fare such as Hendl (chicken), Schweinsbraten (roast pork), Haxn (knuckle of pork), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Würstel (sausages) along with Brezeln (Pretzel), Knödeln (potato or bread dumplings), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Sauerkraut or Rotkraut (red cabbage) along with such Bavarian delicacies as Obatzda (a fatty, spiced cheese-butter concoction) and Weisswurst (a white sausage). The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (namesake of the Theresienwiese festival grounds) organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12; the horse race on October 17 — therefore, there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest). In the year 1811, the Oktoberfest was cancelled since ...



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Cooking Pork Tenderloin on the Grill

Preparing a pork tenderloin on the grill has got to be one of my favorite meals of all time.  It was a regular staple of my cooking arsenal years ago, but over the past few years I have been dealing with a charcoal grill rather than a gas grill, and for the way I like to grill pork tenderloin, it was just too much trouble with the small, portable charcoal grill I had (it was all I had access to).  I tried it several times, but not only was it a challenge getting a full pork loin to fit on that little grill, but I was never able to control the heat well enough to handle the cooking the way I wanted it done.  Now that I have a new Viking gas grill to work with... oh boy, oh boy, oh BOY!

The thing about cooking a pork tenderloin on the grill is that it's really easy to get really good results, and to really impress your friends, family or whomever else might be sitting at your table.  On top of that, cooking pork is actually quite healthy.  Pork is very low in fat, and is very adaptable to many different recipes.  It also takes on flavors very well, so if you want to add a wet or a dry rub, or perhaps a marinade (from a simple store-bought Italian dressing, which is something I like a lot, to more fancy, home-made concoctions handed down through the generations...)  The one thing you do need to be careful about is that because pork is such a low fat content meat, it has a tendency to dry out quickly if it's not prepared properly.

So how do you prepare it properly?  Well, one thing you can do (other than the store bought Italian dressing technique I just mentioned), is to soak your tenderloin in brine for anywhere from 10 to 12 hours, or even as much as 24 hours if you want to.  Brine is simply salt water.  You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of good salt (I prefer Kosher salt, but many people swear by sea salt) to a quart of water and just let the pork loin soak in that, covered, in the fridge.  Doing this will help ensure you have a nice, juicy pork loin when you take it off the grill.

As for grilling, you will need to cook on 2 different temperatures.  This is why I like my new gas grill so much; I can crank it up to get it good and hot, then just turn the dial down when it's time to slow cook.

港式蒸燒賣Hong Kong aflame pork dumpling 3/3

真能煮- 大炳哥(Excellent Chef - Da Bing) is a 2003 Taiwanese cooking show with a chef preparing a dish per episode, targeted to housewives. Can't find it online so I am ripping the series from TV to upload them myself. I like this show. I learn cooking techniques, how ingredients work together, and Chinese! Best of all, the hosts are fun, and they brighten up my day and, I am sure, for a number of people as well. There's always a RECAP by the end of each episode, which is on PART 3. You can watch these directly for a quick overview of preparing the dish minus the conversations.



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Dotch - Black alkali candied & acerb pork vs. Chili booze lobster - 6/6

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Grilled Pineapple - The Perfect End to Your Barbecue

Grilled pineapple is a perfect dessert for your barbecue. It is tasty, easy to do, great looking, and your guests will love it. Grilling brings out an intense flavor that is delicious.

Make sure to get a ripe pineapple. Look for one that has a nice smell and has crisp green leaves. Prepare the pineapple by cutting off the top and outer skin and coring. Cut into ¾ inch rings or slice into quarters lengthwise (top to bottom) and slice each quarter into four pieces to create wedges.

Make a glaze to be used on the pineapple. You can put it on prior to cooking or use it as a glaze after cooking. If using prior to cooking, brush each side of each pineapple piece with the glaze (you can also marinate overnight in a zip-lock bag). Here are some suggestions for glazes:

3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ginger

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ cup honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon soy sauce.

4 tablespoons molasses, 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoon lime juice

½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 can coconut milk, 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon

A variation on the glaze method is to dip the pineapple rings in a mixture of melted butter and lime juice and then into a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. Shake off the excess sugar and they are ready to go on the grill.

Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray. Put the pineapple on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. Cook only until the outside starts to turn brown and grill marks appear. Don't overcook or it will turn mushy. Remove from the grill and brush with glaze one last time. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fruit sorbet. It doesn't get much better than this!

Meatballs and Gravy Grilled Country Style by the BBQ Pit Boys

Indirect grilling, some ground beef, a little pork sausage, and a few spices makes for some real good eating, especially when the meatballs are served up with some thick brown gravy! And this open fire cooking is easy to do as shown by the BBQ Pit Boys.



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