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"Sheldon" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >
> > While I do use fresh garlic for some stuff, garlic powder is great for
> > seasoning meat during frying or grilling.
>
> Depends which meat. I like dehy garlic on chicken and pork, not on
> beef... actually I don't like any kind of garlic on beef... I like
> onions on a beef roast, steak or burger but no garlic. And I much
> prefer granulated to powdered, easier to sprinkle more evenly... I like
> to use granulated garlic on grilled veggies... great on thick slabs of
> grilled green tomatoes For dinner tonight I made braised pork chops
> (6) in tomato sauce, used an entire head of fresh garlic... with a big
> pot of rice (2 cups - big for me) with saffron... was lazy so added
> granulated garlic, a bay leaf, a big pinch of dehy minced onion, white
> pepper, Tbs butter, bit of salt, and some frozen parsley from my crop.
> The rice was an afterthought just before the pork chops were done... by
> then was too lazy to deal with fresh garlic and onion. Was delicious,
> and have plenty left overs. My little devils aren't crazy about braised
> meat... I promised them grilled next time.

You spoil your little devils. ;-)
Mine are ok with braised, fried, grilled, or raw seems to be best.

Sounds delish'.
I don't use a LOT of garlic on beef, but will use just a smidgin of
garlic powder on a steak prior to cooking if I'm frying it.

Sauteed' onions and mushrooms in EVOO are best to top a steak IMHO.

>
> Btw, this was all inspired because I did a large calzone take-out two
> days ago... came with a big plastic tub of their tomato sauce... didn't
> use it but didn't want to toss it either, so used it to make the pork
> chops, with a large can crushed tomatoes.

That sounds good!
Italian pork chops....... ;-d


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