Johnny West
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This is what I’m dealing with tomorrow. I’ll cut there steaks, then re freeze the rest. I looked it up and FDA said it was ok. This sucker weighs 6 pounds and was a gift. it came from the commissary at Christmas time.
Filet Mignon
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I was just reading that Henry Ford’s chef would make him a burger for lunch every day and he made it from filet mignon. I’ll make a half dozen burgers tomorrow.
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When we got back from Germany we discovered an old acquaintance had opened a used comic and book store. He had a huge amount of old cookbooks for cheap and I bought a lot. This is the first cookbook I bought from him.
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I got the Mâtré d’Hôtel Butter done and it the freezer for a quick cool down.
What's in the butter?
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Little bit of French Sea Salt since I used salted butter, fresh ground black pepper, tablespoon of lemon juice, and two tablespoons of chopped parsley. I used Italian parsley as they didn’t have regular. The recipes are on the net.
Now that's what I call a great gift! I love to receive anything I don't have to dust!
Lee
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Well, they are not getting any of it.
Rant on… they just cancelled and said they were going to their daughters for dinner tonight. Nancy made a big salad, squash soup, and French green beans. I cut up the tenderloin. Needless to say I am pissed.
I have a bag of scraps I’ll make into hamburger, put 8 steaks in the freezer, and will vacuum pack them later if the vodka and wine doesn’t interfere. I’ll grill four steaks for tonight.
Johnny West
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Yes. Their daughter cancelled, at the last minute, and they called and asked to come. It worked out.
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Ironman
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Nice! And you didn’t have to go egg somebody’s house tonight
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Too far of a drive… we had a good time.Nice! And you didn’t have to go egg somebody’s house tonight
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I look forward to making filet mignon hamburger tomorrow.
Ironman
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Wow… great job.
Johnny West
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Thanks. I put some work into it but it was fun.
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I was pleased with the butter and will make a blue cheese version next time.
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This morning I made six filet mignon burgers with the leftover pieces of meat and will vacuum pack the steaks I froze yesterday before they get to dried out.
Johnny West
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I looked it up and FDA said it was okay. I’ve done it before with no I’ll affects.
it's "safe" but the general thought is re-freezing affects texture . . .
Johnny West
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These should be very tender then.
hopefully it will work out - there is a difference between 'tender' and 'mooshy' - I did refreeze a couple rib eye steaks once - was not impressed with the results....
I've thrown stuff back in the freezer before and never noticed much difference.
Of course the decision to do that has come before they've completely thawed.
Of course the decision to do that has come before they've completely thawed.
Johnny West
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I topped the steak with hotel butter and blue cheese.
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I had two and the rest will be in a hash, I think.
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This is on the menu tonight. I got prime from Costco this morning.