ItsAllGoneToTheDogs reminded me that I should check in and give an update about my quest to find bones! And meat, gotta have some for flavor. The trick is to find bones that still have enough meat on them or one will have to add some, which in the case of beef, can be quite expensive. I usually use ground beef made from trimmings that I freeze during the summer BBQ months, but toward the spring, I'm out of frozen scraps and have to buy it.
I got silly a few months ago and reached out to a wholesale packer. I was surprised to find out that they will sell to me at wholesale prices. Their minimum quantity isn't unreasonable for me. I got knee joints with connective tissue and a fair amount of meat on them. But... it was a lot given they, well... pack things! I'll consume the resultant stock for a couple of food blog articles so no time was wasted. I love my Presto pressure canner!
I also found a very heads up butcher/manager in Hillsborough, Steve's Garden Market and Butchery. Chris, the manager/partner is amazingly helpful and he will find creative (for me) and economical solutions. He also communicates by text message and email, which is especially helpful to me because I am hearing impaired. I've got Army ears!
My next project, toward the end of February, is sausage making. I'm researching German vs Polish bratwurst. I'm thinking I'll need several gallons of pork stock! Please share your thoughts about Polish vs German brats!
Happy New Year!
I got silly a few months ago and reached out to a wholesale packer. I was surprised to find out that they will sell to me at wholesale prices. Their minimum quantity isn't unreasonable for me. I got knee joints with connective tissue and a fair amount of meat on them. But... it was a lot given they, well... pack things! I'll consume the resultant stock for a couple of food blog articles so no time was wasted. I love my Presto pressure canner!
I also found a very heads up butcher/manager in Hillsborough, Steve's Garden Market and Butchery. Chris, the manager/partner is amazingly helpful and he will find creative (for me) and economical solutions. He also communicates by text message and email, which is especially helpful to me because I am hearing impaired. I've got Army ears!
My next project, toward the end of February, is sausage making. I'm researching German vs Polish bratwurst. I'm thinking I'll need several gallons of pork stock! Please share your thoughts about Polish vs German brats!
Happy New Year!
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