Tcoat's Lunch? [OFFICIAL THREAD] GONE SEXUAL!!!

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

In my opinion, you need at least 4 great knifes.

1. A good chef knife,

2. A good pairing knife,

3. A serrated bread knife,

4. A boning knife.

Everyman need to know how to cut up a whole chicken. Ok, maybe not humfrz.

I have a decent pairing knife fortunately, though it's also a cheap one.

I've got a serrated bread knife but I think I'll replace it in the next year or so. It has a very flimsy build, which can make cutting crusty bread more work.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by spike021

I have a decent pairing knife fortunately, though it's also a cheap one.

Cheap or less expensive? I've seen some less expensive knives that were really good.

If it holds an edge, feels good in your hands, then good 👍.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Cheap or less expensive? I've seen some less expensive knives that were really good.

If it holds an edge, feels good in your hands, then good 👍.

I think cheap is most apt. Just a totally random brand.

But yeah, it holds enough of an edge at this point and feels good (though probably mostly just from being used to it). If anything it probably needs to be re-honed/sharpened at some point.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Everyman need to know how to cut up a whole chicken. Ok, maybe not humfrz.

Hey, I caught that -

Well, my job back on the farm, come time to butcher chickens, was to keep them away from the whitewashed fence as they were flopping around the barnyard bleeding to death, after my grandfather had twisted their heads off.

Then I would scald them boiling water an pull the feathers off. Then wad up and light a piece of newspaper and singe off the pin feathers.

My father would do the cutting up - they never ever let me cut them up - because they didn't allow me to use sharp knives -

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

...wine (wrapped in bacon of course)...

Hmm, I might like wine if it were wrapped in bacon. I'll have to try that.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Everyman need to know how to cut up a whole chicken. Ok, maybe not humfrz.

I worked at a fried chicken franchise for a couple of years in college. I could part a chicken in under 20 seconds. Never lost a finger.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I worked at a fried chicken franchise for a couple of years in college. I could part a chicken in under 20 seconds. Never lost a finger.

Did your restaurant do the cut with the wishbone piece? Not many places do that cut anymore.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Did your restaurant do the cut with the wishbone piece? Not many places do that cut anymore.

Yes, nine pieces, 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings 2 side breasts, 1 center breast.

We cut the chickens then soaked them at least 24 hours in a salt water in the chiller. They were then cooked by hand breading them using milk, then the flour mix, and in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes. Chicken was stacked in the cooker with thighs and legs on the bottom, breasts in the middle, wings on top, 5 chickens at at time. (Can't believe I remember all this).

If you requested it (secret menu item) we would make it for you fresh with double batter, but you had to be willing to wait.

The chain (Gold Skillet Fried Chicken) used to be big in Virginia and other areas there, but after the original owner died it went South. The family sold it to Dairy Queen, who then sold it to one of the franchisees a little later.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yes, nine pieces, 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings 2 side breasts, 1 center breast.

We cut the chickens then soaked them at least 24 hours in a salt water in the chiller. They were then cooked by hand breading them using milk, then the flour mix, and in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes. Chicken was stacked in the cooker with thighs and legs on the bottom, breasts in the middle, wings on top, 5 chickens at at time. (Can't believe I remember all this).

If you requested it (secret menu item) we would make it for you fresh with double batter, but you had to be willing to wait.

The chain (Gold Skillet Fried Chicken) used to be big in Virginia and other areas there, but after the original owner died it went South. The family sold it to Dairy Queen, who then sold it to one of the franchisees a little later.

Sweet. Pressure frying is brilliant. Thanks Colonel Sanders.

My only restaurant job was cook at a cheese steak shop. Started at 15. my older brother was a delivery driver, then meat cutter, and got me the job. Over the next 3 years or so, on and off, I made thousands of cheese steaks. It was fun. That is why I am a total cheese steak snob.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My only restaurant job was cook at a cheese steak shop. Started at 15. my older brother was a delivery driver, then meat cutter, and got me the job. Over the next 3 years or so, on and off, I made thousands of cheese steaks. It was fun. That is why I am a total cheese steak snob.

I finally checked out Amato's recently. It was pretty decent, though I can't say I can compare it to anything from Philly since I've never been there.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yes, nine pieces, 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings 2 side breasts, 1 center breast.

We cut the chickens then soaked them at least 24 hours in a salt water in the chiller. They were then cooked by hand breading them using milk, then the flour mix, and in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes. Chicken was stacked in the cooker with thighs and legs on the bottom, breasts in the middle, wings on top, 5 chickens at at time. (Can't believe I remember all this).

If you requested it (secret menu item) we would make it for you fresh with double batter, but you had to be willing to wait.

The chain (Gold Skillet Fried Chicken) used to be big in Virginia and other areas there, but after the original owner died it went South. The family sold it to Dairy Queen, who then sold it to one of the franchisees a little later.

TEST: Can you remember what you had for supper last night?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by humfrz

TEST: Can you remember what you had for supper last night?

Ironically enough, oven "fried" chicken, green beans and homemade potato salad.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by spike021

I finally checked out Amato's recently. It was pretty decent, though I can't say I can compare it to anything from Philly since I've never been there.

I think Jerseys on Hamilton near San Thomas better.

I've never been to Philly either, but the idea of cheese whiz on a sandwich makes me cringe.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I think Jerseys on Hamilton near San Thomas better.

I've never been to Philly either, but the idea of cheese whiz on a sandwich makes me cringe.