T.M. Hunt Knive Used in Cooking

[averageiowaguy]

Fans of T.M. Hunt knives may recognize the little beast in this video.

This is one method that I use to make Cuban Roast Pork. I've never been to Cuba and cannot go because I am a US citizen. Maybe some day I'll get to go and eat the real thing. Until then, the stuff they have in Miami will have to do.

[video=youtube;9r87tXs8CDs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r87tXs8CDs[/video]

 

[Murphnuge]

How do your vids always end up making me jealous and hungry? Good post Doc!

 

[Mistwalker]

Nice!!

 

[PERRO]

Hey “ AIG “.. I’ll have to say .. “ You did a great JOB “..:thumbup:

If I may make a few informational suggestions:

Bitter Orange Marinades:
http://www.goya.com/english/product_subcategory/Condiments/Marinades-Cooking-Ingredients

Flavor Injector:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=13876495

For anyone trying to give this a go ..?
You really need to get some seasonings, under the skin , to enhance the flavor of the meat.

Here’s a photo of my first roasted piggy (11.5 lbs ) .. “ LECHON “ with an “ Adobo Red Sauce “ marinade.

BBQ'd, over Charcoals, using a large " Big Green Egg ".

IMHO: The meat tasted better, after resting overnight in the fridge.

PERRO.

 

[averageiowaguy]

Excuse my French, but Jesus Christ. That is hardcore! How long did it take to do a suckling pig in a Big Green Egg?

 

[PERRO]

11.5 lbs Roasted Pigggy / 3 hrs @ 350 degrees

Well, to be perfectly honest, I would do a few things a bit differently on the next “ PIGGY “, considering the cost $$$ : $ 90.00, for a suckling piggy in my area.

1. Marinade the meat under the skin with: " Goya ; Mojo Criollo Marinade, (or Bitter Orange ) " using a Meat Injector type of Device, down both side of the Spine, Neck & Hams. I had a large 24 oz bottle in the Fridge , but I didn't want to interfere or clash with the " RED ADOBO SAUCE ", already on the Piggy.

2. Aluminum Foil all four Feet, along with the Ears.

3. Cook at a lower Temp (200-250 ) until internal Temps reach 170 degrees ( breaks down the fat ): I used a Digital Steel Cabled Thermometer @ 165.

4. Allow for a much longer Cooking Time: 6-8 hours @ lower temps.

My wife won't allow me to cook another.. It reminded her too much of a small canine

I've cooked several " Turkeys " in the same manner, with the meat almost falling off the bone

Thanksgiving Turkey

16 lbs Turkey, dry rubbed seasonings & cooked for 3 hrs.

Rested & plated on the Table for serving

 

[Diesel D]

It reminded her too much of a small canine[/I]

Lol...women are funny like that, aren't they buddy? They love meat, but prefer not to see it looking too cute while trying to eat it.

 

[PERRO]

She (new wife) also won't bait her own hooks .. Worms, Anchovies. Or, clean the fish she catches.
But, she can cook ..and has a steady " JOB "..!

Although,.. I have to admitt.. She somtimes catches me checking out other women, walking their dogs.
She'll get a bit miffed and make a comment " You don't have to stare so long "..

I'll roll with it and reply " HMMM ",.. I wasn't looking at her. I was just trying to visualiize, .. how I might " BBQ " that Dog ... Dry rub or a marinade...?
Hey, I can't help it. I'm a " Doomsday Prepper "

Now that I have some free time, I'm going thru all of my " Earthquake Prepardness Gear ", sharpening knives, etc.

She's starting to believe me

My modern / updated version of a " Chuck Wagon " !

PERRO

 

[mckrob]

Thanks for another great video! I'm now officially a subscriber to your youtube channel!

http://youtube.com/user/averageiowaguy

I think travel restrictions to Cuba for Americans have eased up over the years. The last time I was there there were quite a few Americans staying in the same hotel I was at in Havana. If you can find a conference there to attend related to your profession (which should be easy for you) you can get a permit to enter Cuba from the US government. The problem with Americans going there is an American government one, not a Cuban one, they welcome everyone there. There's lots of cheap flights to Cuba from Canada too, it's one of our more popular winter holiday destinations.

 

[Chameleonbear]

The way I understand the laws, you can go to Cuba, however if customs sees a passport stamp on your passport they won't allow you to re-enter the US. That may have changed.

 

[mckrob]

The way I understand the laws, you can go to Cuba, however if customs sees a passport stamp on your passport they won't allow you to re-enter the US. That may have changed.

The couple of times I was there, they didn't stamp my passport, just the visa/tourist card, this is given to you and stamped when you arrive, and stamped again when you depart. I did have a Cuban work visa as well, and while it was fastened into my passport, they never stamped any of the passport pages when I was coming/going. While using that passport I traveled many times in and out of the USA and no Immigration official ever asked me about it, one of the benefits of being Canadian I guess!

 

[averageiowaguy]

I have to say, Cuba interests me to the extreme. There are unpopulated areas that could be traversed as part of an expedition. A lot could be learned. Hmmmm.....