Information on KemoNine's Culinary Notebook https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/03/information/ Recent content in Information on KemoNine's Culinary Notebook Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Prevent Apple Browning https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/03/prevent-apple-browning/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/03/prevent-apple-browning/ This is a copy of the information at the link. Cataloged here to ensure the information isn’t lost to the sands of time. Plain Water The most important thing you can do to avoid browning is to reduce the appleā€™s exposure to air. And the simplest way to do that is to submerge your apple slices in water. Since the slices will float to the top of the water, place a clean paper towel on top. Grandma's Cookie Notes https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/grandmas-cookie-notes/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/grandmas-cookie-notes/ Notes sometimes use canned (evaporated) milk don’t use fat free milk use at least 2% milk cream or 1/2 and 1/2 works best for milk any milk will work if you use a little butter or margarine to substitute creaminess ; about 1 tsp or so always have powdered sugar handy in case consistency isn’t right for spreading it should not run off cookie remember to stir frosting as you go, it hardens a bit i don’t use a mixer either ; “beat” and whip by hand Internal Meat Temps https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/internal-meat-temps/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/internal-meat-temps/ Chicken 165F Beef 160F Fish 145F Pork 160F Measuring Conversions https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/measuring-conversions/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2023/01/measuring-conversions/ 3 tsp == 1 Tbsp 4 Tbsp == 1/4 cup 5 1/3 Tbsp = 1/3 cup Dehydration Times https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/dehydration-times/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/dehydration-times/ Ingredient Temp Time Ground Pork + Ground Turkey mix 160F 4-6 hours Ground chicken 160F Unknown Ground veal 160F Unknown Snapper (Skin on or off) 160F 10-12 hours Herbs/Spices 110-115F 2-4 hours Peppers 135F 6-8 hours Instapot Cooking Times https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/instapot-cooking-times/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/instapot-cooking-times/ Ingredient Ingredient:Water Ratio Setting Pressure Time Pressure Release Rice - Basmati (white) 1:1 Rice High 4-8 minutes Quick after 10 minutes if not natural Rice - Jasmine 1:1 Rice High 3-5 minutes Quick after 10 minutes if not natural Rice - Brown (long/short) 1:1 Rice High 22-28 minutes Quick after 10 minutes if not natural Rice - Wild mix 1:1 Rice High 25-30 minutes Quick after 10 minutes if not natural Risoto 1:2 Rice High 5-6 minutes Quick relase (NOT natural) Steel cut oats 1:1. Chili Pepper Notes https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/chili-pepper-notes/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/chili-pepper-notes/ Scoville Unit Table Pepper Scoville Units Bananna 0 - 500 SHU Poblano 1000 - 1500 SHU Anaheim 500 - 2500 SHU Jalapeno 3500 - 8000 SHU Fresno 2500 - 10000 SHU Serrano 10000 - 23000 SHU Cayenne 30000 - 50000 SHU Habanero 100000 - 350000 SHU Cleaning Cast Iron https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/cleaning-cast-iron/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/cleaning-cast-iron/ While the pan is hot: put 1 tbsp olive oil in center of the pan and pour 1 tbsp salt onto it. Using tongs with paper towel, wipe the pan until clean. Reliable Drying Rack Setup https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/reliable-drying-rack-setup/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/reliable-drying-rack-setup/ The below setup keeps paper towel off the food so the grease won’t make it soggy but still absorb excess liquid. Get a sheet pan Line bottom with paper towel Put cooling rack upside down on top of paper towel Put ‘wet’‘oily’‘fried’ foods on rack Storing Jerky https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/storing-jerky/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2022/12/storing-jerky/ Once the jerky is completely cool, place it in a bag or airtight container. Failing to do so will make the jerky sweat in the container and encourage mold and bacterial growth. Always remember: If you store at room temperature (around 70 F-74 F) leave it in a dark cool place and use it within a month. If you store in the fridge, you have four to six months to use it.