Wet-brining Pork Belly 5 lbs pork belly (skin off)2 qt apple cider (fresh-pressed, not hard)2 qt water1 cup sugar1 cup koshering salt8 oz molasses6 tbsp black pepper (cracked) In a large...
Dry-brining Pork Belly Meat5 lbs pork belly (skin off; works for pork ham or roast)Curing Mixture¼ cup koshering salt2 tsp pink curing salt (Pink curing salt is a mix of salt and sodium nitrite. It...
Cauliflower and Chicken Curry Wok 2 heads of cauliflower (cut in florets and chunks the size of the florets' stems)2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs3 large onions (coarsely chopped)6 each...
Cabbage and Beef over Rice 1 green cabbage (thin sliced)1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or a 50/50 mixture, coarse ground) Sauté meat on the side,Add turmeric and other spices to the cabbageMix beef...
Crème Brûlée A light and airy crème brûlée, simple, easy, and quick to make using a stand mixer. Stand mixer with balloon whisk 1 qt heavy whipping cream1 tbsp vanilla extract1 cup granulated...
White Chili with Chicken Blender, hand or standing 1 lb dried small white beans (Navy, Great Northern, or cannelini (see note))½ tsp koshering salt2 ea Poblano chilis4 ea Anaheim chilis (Or Hatch)2...
Edwin's Pie Dough Food processor 12½ oz all-purpose flour2 tbsp granulated sugar1 tsp koshering salt2½ sticks unsalted butter (cut into ¼-inch pats. For a tenderer crust, replace up to 6...
Foolproof Pie Dough by Cook's Illustrated's When we talked to Cook's Illustrated publisher Chris Kimball about the November 2007 issue of the magazine, we asked what recipes really stood out in...
Easy Pie Dough 12½ oz all-purpose flour2 tbsp granulated sugar1 tsp koshering salt2⅓ sticks unsalted butter ((For a more tender crust, replace up to 6 tablespoons of butter with vegetable...
Old-Fashioned Flaky Pie Dough This easy pie dough has a recipe that pastry chefs tend to favor, but it doesn't require any fancy ingredients, equipment, or training. Just smash some cold butter...