Smoke Roasted Pork Loin

First, select a long play record. This one by Kerry Livgren came out in 1980 and featured Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart and Robbie Steinhardt as well as some vocals by Ronnie James Dio.



Cut up some onions

Saute in olive oil. When carmelized, add chopped rinsed Kale and cook down.

Take a ugly heirloom tomato. Cut it up. Add a little salt and pepper to taste and toss with fresh basil.

Pull the pork loin off the smoker and let it rest.

Eat a delicious dinner of smoked roasted Pork Loin with steamed Baby Reds, Heirloom Tomato Salad and Kale & Onions

Kalbi again with Caesar Salad and Salsa Mashed Potatoes

Well we have done the Kalbi a couple of times so I will hit you with the mashed potatoe recipe this time... Salt and Pepper then cook 2 lbs halved red potatoes (grill em, steam em, boil em whatever. I prefer grilled) Grill 2, 1" slices of red onion ( 1/2 large red onion) then dice. Dice the other half and leave raw. Mash potatoes with 1 cup light sour cream and 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp ground Coriander then fold in onions along with chopped cilantro and halved grape tomatoes. Taste. Adjust Salt and Pepper. Serve.

Kalbi Marinated Flank Steak

Lightly score flank steak on both sides

Rub 1 tbsp brown sugar on each side. Let sit 10 min.

While waiting, mix your marinade. Some low sodium soy sauce, garlic, mirin and toasted sesame oil.

Slice a Kiwi and rub each side of flank steak with 1/2 Kiwi.

Drop in a ziplock bag with marinade and let it soak for 2 hours. Turn once halfway thru.
reserve used marinade and bring to a simmer until reduced to make a drizzle sauce.

Grill to desired doneness and let rest.

Slice Flank Steak thinly across the grain and serve on a bed of Jasmine Rice topped with Scallions and drizzled with reduced marinade. Appropriate sides: Steamed Baby Reds with Balsamic and fresh Cracked Pepper, Steamed Bok Choy and your favorite Amber

Sometimes,

When you want fresh seafood, it is best just to go out and get it yourself.

Cleaning razor clams is easy.
Even Chris can do it!

A little Panko breading.

Make sure to keep the tempature up or you get soggy oil soaked Razor clams!

Drain them well. If deep fried correctly , there is minimal oil. (proper temprature sears the clams sealing the sweet Razor clam flavor in)

Goes great with steamed baby red potatoes and Broccoli. Don't forget the 2006 Big Fire Oregon Pinot Noir!