Any Home Bakers Here?

[igorsMistress]

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I took this picture while I was birding. I hope it puts a smile on everybody's face!

Anyway, I have a food question for everybody. Me and my mother were making corned beef yesterday. She told me that with the ingredients in corned beef, mainly the Corning brine, if you eat it too much, it can actually be very bad for health. She said this about the nitrates in the brine.

Is this true? I am just curious.

Jared

It is thought to increase the risk for heart disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-...ng/expert-answers/sodium-nitrate/faq-20057848

We are all going to die, it's inevitable. Why live if you don't enjoy it? Eat what you like, just balance it out with healthier stuff and don't go overboard on the bad stuff

 

[pennyJo1960]

Think I have to agree with her as I had not lived that healthy but never expected to stay alive this long

 

[jnicholes]

It is thought to increase the risk for heart disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-...ng/expert-answers/sodium-nitrate/faq-20057848

We are all going to die, it's inevitable. Why live if you don't enjoy it? Eat what you like, just balance it out with healthier stuff and don't go overboard on the bad stuff

You just reminded me of a quote from a video game I played recently. In the game, the villain said the following:

"Why do people create things when they know they'll only be destroyed in the end? Why do people cling to life knowing they can't live forever?"

In the game, the hero goes on and basically says that it's enough if you can experience the joy that each day can bring. They continue despite their struggles because I find joy in life.

Thanks for reminding me of that quote!

Also, thanks for answering my question!

Jared

 

[N F C]

It is thought to increase the risk for heart disease
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-...ng/expert-answers/sodium-nitrate/faq-20057848

We are all going to die, it's inevitable. Why live if you don't enjoy it? Eat what you like, just balance it out with healthier stuff and don't go overboard on the bad stuff

Exactly what I've always believed.

 

[Aria]

You just reminded me of a quote from a video game I played recently. In the game, the villain said the following:

"Why do people create things when they know they'll only be destroyed in the end? Why do people cling to life knowing they can't live forever?"

In the game, the hero goes on and basically says that it's enough if you can experience the joy that each day can bring. They continue despite their struggles because I find joy in life.

Thanks for reminding me of that quote!

Also, thanks for answering my question!

Jared

Jared, This is so true. Thanks for reminding me. Sometimes we all forget...but MOST times we all do remember. Aria

 

[jnicholes]

Jared, This is so true. Thanks for reminding me. Sometimes we all forget...but MOST times we all do remember. Aria

Yes, sometimes we all forget, but no matter what trials we have in life, we still have to remember and keep the parts filled with joy in our hearts.

From the same game:

"It's not the net result of one's life that's important! It's the day-to-day concerns, the personal victories, and the celebration of life and love! It's enough if people are able to experience the joy each day can bring!"

-Terra Branford, Final Fantasy VI-

Back on the baking subject, I'm debating on whether I should bake bread or not today.

Jared

 

[ronott1]

This is the recipe? It does have a curing mixture that has nitrate.

You can sub for it though! https://www.spiceography.com/curing-salt-substitute/


Corned Venison

• Prep 5 m
• Cook 4 h 15 m
• Ready In 5 d 4 h 50m

Recipe By:Emily Tisdale
"This is a delicious way to utilize the shoulders of deer or elk. The process takes a little time but is well worth it. The curing gets rid of the gamey flavor of the venison. You may add one tablespoon of pickling spice if desired for a more intense flavor."
Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 6 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as Morton(R) Tender Quick(R))
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 1/2 teaspoons pickling spice

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 6 cups cold water
• 5 pounds boneless shoulder venison roast

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the curing mixture, brown sugar, pickling spice, and garlic powder; stir until dissolved then remove from the heat. Pour 6 cups of cold water into a 2-gallon container, and stir in the spice mixture. Place the boneless venison into the brine, cover and refrigerate.
2. Leave the venison in the refrigerator to brine for 5 days, turning the meat over every day.
3. To cook, rinse the meat well, place into a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours. Remove the venison from the pot, and allow to rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2019 Allrecipes.com
Printed From Allrecipes.com 7/29/2019

 

[igorsMistress]

You just reminded me of a quote from a video game I played recently. In the game, the villain said the following:

"Why do people create things when they know they'll only be destroyed in the end? Why do people cling to life knowing they can't live forever?"

In the game, the hero goes on and basically says that it's enough if you can experience the joy that each day can bring. They continue despite their struggles because I find joy in life.

Thanks for reminding me of that quote!

Also, thanks for answering my question!

Jared

I think it's why we continue to exist most of the time...the joys outweigh the struggles. Thanks for sharing.

On a side note, I find it interesting that these things were said in a video game. You come across gems in strange places sometimes.

 

[jnicholes]

@ronott1, that is the exact recipe I used. I use it for corned beef and venison.

@igorsMistress, I'm a gamer, I come across stuff like this sometimes. It's pretty interesting when it does!

 

[igorsMistress]

@ronott1, that is the exact recipe I used. I use it for corned beef and venison.

@igorsMistress, I'm a gamer, I come across stuff like this sometimes. It's pretty interesting when it does!

I don't think there's anything wrong with being a gamer. My sons 3rd grade teacher snubbed her nose when she found out I helped him learn to read by playing a video game back in the day. He didn't want to read books but he sure wanted to beat that game. He had to learn to read to do it and we had a blast together!