Last time I tried beef ribs (today is only my second try), they ended up
being under cooked and I stuck them in the pressure cooker to tenderize
them. The results were less than spectacular but they were edible. <g>
I had roasted them then too, but a shorter time at a higher temp.

They were on sale again for $.99 per lb. this week so I decided to give
it another try. Generally, I just go to Ironworks in Austin and get them
from there. They are wonderful! Best BBQ in the area I swear. (Thanks
Sqwertz! <g>)

So anyhoo, I set the temp in the roaster at 275 and set a timer for 3
hours and put some turkey drumsticks for dad in there along with them,
planning to take the turkey out at one hour. No go. The turkey was still
mostly raw.

I cranked the temp up to 325 for the next 2 hours and the turkey was
perfect. The ribs were perfect also texture-wise (falling off the bone
tender) but the flavor was not what I wanted. They tasted like stew meat.

This was yesterday, so I chilled the ribs in the 'frige overnight and
started a fire in the offset smoker this morning. I ended up only
having to smoke the ribs for 35 minutes as I ended up with a really hot
fire from the dry mesquite and hackberry wood I had in the yard.

The ribs now taste like proper ribs. :-)

The package instructions that came on the package suggest to braise
first and then grill, so seems that is a good method.

I also cooked 5 more frozen turkey drumsticks in there and did those for
one hour. They are juicy and spectacular!

Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:

http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
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>

<snip>
> Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
>
> http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
> --
> Peace! Om

Stop Posting start eating!

Dimitri

In article >,
"Dimitri" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> >
>
> <snip>
> > Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
> >
> > http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> Stop Posting start eating!
>
> Dimitri

I'm stuffed, thanks. <g>
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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Omelet wrote:
> Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
>
> http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
>


That photo looks like a work of art. BTW, I planted artichokes this
year. Now I am wishing they were more than 1" tall. lol


Becca

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:42:01 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

snippate
>
>Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
>
>http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg

That shot is outstanding. Great job.

koko
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updated 04/26

In article >,
Becca > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
> >
> > http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
> >
>
>
> That photo looks like a work of art.

Thanks Becca!

> BTW, I planted artichokes this
> year. Now I am wishing they were more than 1" tall. lol
>
>
> Becca

I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
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It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article >,
koko > wrote:

> On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:42:01 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> snippate
> >
> >Served with a steamed artichoke and some grilled mexican zucchini:
> >
> >http://i39.tinypic.com/25ryvxw.jpg
>
> That shot is outstanding. Great job.
>
> koko

Thank you Koko!
I used a black velour bathrobe as a back drop. <g>
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article >,
Omelet > wrote:


> I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
> I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(

Artichokes are very picky about the weather. They cannot stand any
heat, but they also cannot stand freezing. Where in the world can you
find a place that is never warm but never freezes?

About 80% of the artichokes sold in the US are grown near the ocean
about three hours south of me. The other 20% are grown elsewhere in
California.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichokes

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

In article
>,
Dan Abel > wrote:

> In article >,
> Omelet > wrote:
>
>
> > I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
> > I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
>
> Artichokes are very picky about the weather. They cannot stand any
> heat, but they also cannot stand freezing. Where in the world can you
> find a place that is never warm but never freezes?

Northern California.

>
> About 80% of the artichokes sold in the US are grown near the ocean
> about three hours south of me. The other 20% are grown elsewhere in
> California.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichokes

Yes, I know.
But I love them enough (they are my second favorite veggie), I just had
to give it a shot. I'm thinking they need a partially shaded greenhouse
here.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Dan Abel wrote:
> In article >,
> Omelet > wrote:
>
>
>
>> I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
>> I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
>>
>
> Artichokes are very picky about the weather. They cannot stand any
> heat, but they also cannot stand freezing. Where in the world can you
> find a place that is never warm but never freezes?
>
> About 80% of the artichokes sold in the US are grown near the ocean
> about three hours south of me. The other 20% are grown elsewhere in
> California.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichokes


My sister cuts hers back in the winter, but her artichokes are 3-4 yrs
old. Mine may not make it, I just grow a few vegetables, whereas she
has a huge garden that she tends to most of the day. Artichokes take up
so much space, they get over 4 feet tall. She says they like full sun,
but last summer temperatures here reached 105 degrees. How they survive
the winters and the summers here is beyond me, but you find artichokes
growing in gardens here in Louisiana.


Becca

In article >,
Becca > wrote:

> Dan Abel wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Omelet > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >> I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
> >> I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
> >>
> >
> > Artichokes are very picky about the weather. They cannot stand any
> > heat, but they also cannot stand freezing. Where in the world can you
> > find a place that is never warm but never freezes?
> >
> > About 80% of the artichokes sold in the US are grown near the ocean
> > about three hours south of me. The other 20% are grown elsewhere in
> > California.
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichokes
>
>
> My sister cuts hers back in the winter, but her artichokes are 3-4 yrs
> old. Mine may not make it, I just grow a few vegetables, whereas she
> has a huge garden that she tends to most of the day. Artichokes take up
> so much space, they get over 4 feet tall. She says they like full sun,
> but last summer temperatures here reached 105 degrees. How they survive
> the winters and the summers here is beyond me, but you find artichokes
> growing in gardens here in Louisiana.
>
>
> Becca

Hm. I might have to give it another shot.

I have a couple of very large pots. Maybe container'ing them would work
better here.
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Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

Omelet wrote:
>
> I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
> I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
>

My sister has good luck growing artichokes, but her garden is bigger
than mine. I doubt that mine will live, but I will give it a try. When
I was at her house Friday, I picked some radishes and we cut some
broccoli. The broccoli is in the fridge, with the stalks sitting in
water. My youngest son will be here Wednesday and he is so excited
about eating his Aunt Linda's broccoli. Easy to please, isn't he? lol


Becca

In article >,
Becca > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > I've bought pots of 2 year old artichokes from the nursery.
> > I've never been able to keep them alive. :-(
> >
>
> My sister has good luck growing artichokes, but her garden is bigger
> than mine. I doubt that mine will live, but I will give it a try. When
> I was at her house Friday, I picked some radishes and we cut some
> broccoli. The broccoli is in the fridge, with the stalks sitting in
> water. My youngest son will be here Wednesday and he is so excited
> about eating his Aunt Linda's broccoli. Easy to please, isn't he? lol
>
>
> Becca

Not a bad thing. <g> Treasure that child!

I love cooked radishes and am considering serving them mashed. For a
root veggie, they are surprisingly low carb.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.