"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:45:39 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
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>> "sf" > wrote in message
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>> > On Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:17:48 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> > wrote:
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>> >> I don't mind if the size decreases when it is cooked.
>> >
>> > You'll be shocked by how much it shrinks.
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>> All part of the experiment In case you missed it, I copied the Ruhlman
>> recipe and will be using that, sans the sodium nitrate which is optional.
>> I
>> was really pleased to see that Grey? We will see how much it matters.
>> If the flavour is good ...
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> I'm struggling to figure out where the flavor will come from if you
> don't use pickling spices or celery. Did you see the recipe for
> pickling spice at the bottom of the page? It doesn't call for very
> much dried pepper or mustard seeds. They don't = "hot", and a flavor
> component will be missing if you leave them out. Can you borrow some
> from a friend or buy them and give away what's left?

I will put in some pickling spices. I'll check out the ingredients list
before I buy As for the celery? Nah.


> Tea balls are the usual way to entrap them for cooking, but I saw an
> idea yesterday that suggested using a coffee filter. Those are always
> ready to go, even when the tea ball is in use.

That is a good idea! I have a tea ball, thanks


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