Treating myself for New Year's

[Henrik]

Well, it's only New Year's once a year, so I went to my favorite butcher. Bought myself 500 grams / 18 oz of Japanese A5 Wagyu (from the Gunma prefecture). I'm gonna cook it like I've done before: indirect heat with smoke. Then sear in a cast iron pan. Think it's gonna be a winner.



I have just unwrapped it and applied the dry brine, so now it's back in the fridge until tomorrow.


I've bought a cabernet from California, I hope it goes well together with the beef. It's a Black Stallion:

[Voodoo628]

That looks amazing! Enjoy it! Happy New Year!

[Henrik]

Happy New Year to you too!

[Notavegan]

Henrik you know how to roll. Here I thought my cab rib roast was gonna do nicely and you opt for A5 Waygu.

[Henrik]

Rib roast is always a winner in my book. And easier on the wallet :-)

[Dewesq55]

Notavegan I am making a CAB rib roast tomorrow as well.

[HawkerXP]

Oh boy!

[Troutman]

Damn it Henrik, I'll probably just eat chicken....ugh

BTW that Black Stallion is in my stable of favorite Cabs, drink it regularly !!! Good choice !!!

[Henrik]

Thanks, good to know. Haven’t tried it yet, but it was recommended to me. Look fwd to tasting it!

[Elton's BBQ]

This is outstanding Henrik
Wish you a Happy New Year Brother!

[Henrik]

And the same to you my friend!

[Greygoose]

I think that menu deserves a Remy XO as a closing statement !

[Henrik]

I like the way you think!

[Hulagn1971]

Henrik that is going to be an amazing meal. Happy New Year bud!

[Henrik]

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too! Bought a whole beef tenderloin too, don't wanna run out of meat ;-)

[klflowers]

Outstanding! Happy New Year.

[Henrik]

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too!

[RichieB]

That's like protein porn. Just a fantasy for me.
I'm doing chili in the CI Dutch Oven poppers and pigs in a blanket. Not even close. Enjoy!

[Henrik]

A tasty chili and pigs in a blanket is good stuff. I used to live in England for a few years, so I'm a big fan of the 'pigs'.

[Notavegan]

Ok I started w 2 6 lb boneless. I may not make friends w this kind of honesty, but I tend to lose most fat when I cook. Beneficial fat stays, 3 lbs of kernel nasty ribeye fat goes. I don’t wanna cook it and I don’t want the waste on plates. My preference, guests seem to dig it. What’s left are caps (SD) and yet to be tied roasts/steaks. Little pile o’ scraps from the tail don’t suck either. $4.97/lb.

RichieB Dewesq55 we’ll eat our peasant food. Who needs Waygu beef anyway ?????

[DiverDriver]

Fantastic Henrik enjoy the new year... you will be there before me!

[Henrik]

Thanks, you too! Yes, I guess I'm ahead of some. Where's my Concorde when I need it, so I can celebrate New Year's in several countries during the same day? :-)

[HawkerXP]

Unfortunately (or luckily for you) the Concord just got a little to old for paying passenger flight. We would rather see your pictures!

[gcdmd]

What @Troutman said about the Black Stallion. Heck, a good cabernet pairs well with just about anything.

[Huskee]

Great choices all the way around. Enjoy!

[Rob Johnston]

Wow, that looks great!