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The Barbecue Smoker Science Of Food Preservation - And A Bit Of Fun Too!

2017-09-12

While many people believe about pork as being fatty, actually it is lower in fat and ample in vitamins like B6, B12, potassium and iron. Some lean meat cuts are comparable to healthy boneless, skinless chicken breast. For people who want to learn how to cook or smoke a pig such as ham, bacon, pork shoulder, pork butt and more, there are four simple fundamental rules before starting to cook.As we ate, there was a Ninja that came around and did different magic tricks with decks of cards and coins. I have to admit he was not the best Magician, nor did he know any spectacular tricks. Maybe he should have just kept his job of being a Ninja. But overall it was very entertaining slow cooker pork belly watching him try. But after awhile he started to be a "nuisance" and just needed to leave us alone so we could eat.We didn't know what food we would be eating as the chef, Shannon Bennett, decides the menu on the day. Once we are seated at our table we are asked if anyone has any food allergies or what people will and won't eat. In our group we had one person who is lactose intolerant, me, a few who are vegetarian and a major pork belly jjigae eater.The Mulberry Tree: This contemporary country restaurant offers a warm welcome to all its guests. The informal atmosphere, mouthwatering recipes, excellent wine and off-course unmatched service all contribute to the popularity of this restaurant. Located in the beautiful Kent countryside, this dining option is perfect for those who wish to relax and enjoy a long stay in the restaurant. You can enjoy breakfast on the sunny terrace. Don't forget to taste the signature dish slow roast pork belly in slow cooker with savoy cabbage and cider fondant potato whenever you come to this award winning restaurant.Traditionally food preservation would have started with either curing or brining and then the smoking process would follow on. Nowadays with the advent of refrigerators, smoking and indeed brining or curing is more concerned with flavor rather than food preservation. For me and many people it's about having fun too, getting the best ingredients and taking time over preparing food is sadly in decline now that the pace of life is so fast. Life's too short let's chill out and savor all that's to be experience with slow cooked pork belly traditional food preparation.The pressure is on as the 100 hopeful cooks descend on the large warehouse that has been turned into a massive culinary arena of sorts and are set to the task of making that one fateful plate. After their hour is up, the cooks will go before the judges where they will have five minutes to plate their meal while being questioned by the judges. The judges will then taste the food and tell them their verdict.CPH is the place you're always among friends, especially during social hour Monday through Saturday from 3-6pm. This is when you'll enjoy discounted bar snacks, specialty cocktails, glass wines and draught beer. Also check out Monday's Pop and Chop special. Simply put, buy a bottle of wine and get a chopped salad free.