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What they would do is take the prime cuts and either eat them immediately or freeze them in the smoke house. That's why they butchered in the fall/early winter. They would render all the tallow (not the suit) and line a barrel with it. Then they'd fry off individual steaks (not what we think of) and layer them into the tallow. The suit was used for other purposes. Then as the winter progressed, they'd pull meat out of the tallow and cook it up.
 
rjohns39 said:
What they would do is take the prime cuts and either eat them immediately or freeze them in the smoke house. That's why they butchered in the fall/early winter. They would render all the tallow (not the suit) and line a barrel with it. Then they'd fry off individual steaks (not what we think of) and layer them into the tallow. The suit was used for other purposes. Then as the winter progressed, they'd pull meat out of the tallow and cook it up.
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Sounds disgusting. Time to go hunting!
 
CapricornFarm said:
That was really nice of you!
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Thanks but also a little laziness on my part I think. Its a lot of work for one person. I'll join family with an awesome meal at a later date when I go visit.

It did feel good to see how happy they were when I showed up with all. From cranberry sauce to desert and thank God it was plenty for all of them to enjoy! I go to a local food pantry and decided they needed it so much more than I.

I just hope I'm not spoiling them by always sharing what I get with them because they do have means of going themselves. But then I would have in excess and it may all spoil
 
rjohns39 said:
What they would do is take the prime cuts and either eat them immediately or freeze them in the smoke house. That's why they butchered in the fall/early winter. They would render all the tallow (not the suit) and line a barrel with it. Then they'd fry off individual steaks (not what we think of) and layer them into the tallow. The suit was used for other purposes. Then as the winter progressed, they'd pull meat out of the tallow and cook it up.
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So I'm thinking my dad's method of drying meat may have it's roots in what you described. I remember often meat hanging on clothesline out in sun. No one makes it taste like he did
 
CapricornFarm said:
I used to buy beef jerky from a guy in FL at the flea market. He made really good stuff! I wonder what ever happened to him. I have never had jerky as good since.
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I guess it's all in preparation and spices that give it a distinct taste.bMy regrets dad never shared his recipes from jerky to homemade sausage.
 
black_dove2 said:
Thanks but also a little laziness on my part I think. Its a lot of work for one person. I'll join family with an awesome meal at a later date when I go visit.

It did feel good to see how happy they were when I showed up with all. From cranberry sauce to desert and thank God it was plenty for all of them to enjoy! I go to a local food pantry and decided they needed it so much more than I.

I just hope I'm not spoiling them by always sharing what I get with them because they do have means of going themselves. But then I would have in excess and it may all spoil
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I'm struggling now for a lot of reasons, but I can still pull a turkey or chicken out and give it to a needy family. I have to find ways to cover why I'm giving it such as: "I need a quality check... How'd I do?" We're never gonna starve here. :D
 
rjohns39 said:
I'm struggling now for a lot of reasons, but I can still pull a turkey or chicken out and give it to a needy family. I have to find ways to cover why I'm giving it such as: "I need a quality check... How'd I do?" We're never gonna starve here. :D
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I'm blessed many times over. I got I'll and A year with no income and a landlord that didn't evict me although I hadn't paid rent. I used to work for this Nonprofit that runs the pantry. I don't usually go often because they do give a LOT of food (fresh fruit and veggies) even items I couldn't afford such as passion fruit and Chinese string beans.

I have a friend that goes and she's blessed me with a ride to pick up food. So I'll continue sharing with my neighbors on both sides. My father raised us to share food. My mother a strict Catholic believed fish and loaves came about when people began sharing. People never traveled without food and water back then. At first they were embarrassed to take out the little they had out of shame there wouldn't be enough for everyone. One the baskets started round everyone realized there wasn't a need to hide or be greedy with.

But on the other hand she firmly believe water was turned to wine by a miracle, lol
 
black_dove2 said:
Sounds delicious! I fined on leftover pizza and Vikings Marathon.

I gave my turkey and all the fixings away to my neighbor. I know how her and family are very tight with money right now. They did invite me to partake but I begged off. A nice quiet day a home was all I needed.
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Very thoughtful of you.

I have enjoyed my quiet 2 days also!! Dh got up before sunrise yesterday to go duck hunting. He came home for a bit today and went over to a friends to watch the Iron Bowl, with a group. I made dressing, decorated the tree a little more. For supper, I ate northern beans, chicken w/ white sauce and all the cornbread crust I could stuff in my belly!
 
I finished another sign tonight. Not staining it per customer request.
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