Okay I finally got around to down load the pics and here they are:
First the side dishes; left to right; mashed potatoes and gravy, Maxican caviar (thanks 10.5) and Battirshk and egg plant dish from Syria
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00030.jpg)
Second the condiments; pickled lemons, olives and some good garden vegetables
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00032.jpg)
Now the smoked stuff; Butt and bone in picnic. The rub is Bassman's smoked in Hickory and presented by my precious.
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00037.jpg)
The salmon brined in simple brine and smoked in Apple
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00056.jpg)
La Feast De Resistance; spare ribs in Jan's rub (thanks Jan and Ky) smoked according to 10.5's and recommendation (Cranberry Apple juice)
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00042.jpg)
The complete spread
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00062.jpg)
Bunch of Jordanians waiting for chow
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00039.jpg)
Same bunch attacking the food. I am the one in the white shirt
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00072.jpg)
Finally, the reason that made it all possible; my DBS6
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00035.jpg)
Last but not least, I want to thank all you guys who helped me the night before, especially; 10.5, Mr. Walleye, Squirt , and and CRG for all his late late night advices.
HR
What an outstanding spread HR! I bet the get together was a hit!
C
Quote from: westexasmoker on October 02, 2009, 12:14:35 PM
What an outstanding spread HR! I bet the get together was a hit!
C
Hey WTS It was a blast. Ended at around 3 or 4 AM and this morning I found out that I had 3/4 of the JD on liter ALONE
HR
Beautiful! Good show..
You have an absolutely gorgeous patio/garden area...
Nicely done. Love the decor.
Looks Fantastic! Glad it went well. CRG
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 12:19:44 PM
Beautiful! Good show..
You have an absolutely gorgeous patio/garden area...
Quote from: Wildcat on October 02, 2009, 12:24:32 PM
Nicely done. Love the decor.
Thanks guys. I have designed the whole thing and had excellant persons to bring it to life.
HR
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 02, 2009, 12:35:03 PM
Looks Fantastic! Glad it went well. CRG
It did very well and again many thanks to you and your help.
HR
Good work HR
Have you always lived in Jordan? Or did you move and bring the Bradley with you? :D
Nice looking place you have there.
Nicley done HR!
Impressive HR. Well done.
What's next?
Peter
Quote from: monty on October 02, 2009, 12:40:34 PM
Good work HR
Have you always lived in Jordan? Or did you move and bring the Bradley with you? :D
Nice looking place you have there.
No I lived in the States for 14 years but the smoker I had shipped from the UK.
HR
Quote from: justpete on October 02, 2009, 01:18:13 PM
Impressive HR. Well done.
What's next?
Peter
Hey Peter, after last night massive success and having read recently about some one who smoked a whole pig, I am seriously contemplating smoking a whole sheep, a small one mind you but a whole one nevertheless.
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 02, 2009, 01:25:10 PM
Hey Peter, after last night massive success and having read recently about some one who smoked a whole pig, I am seriously contemplating smoking a whole sheep, a small one mind you but a whole one nevertheless.
HR
Now THAT would be something to see.....
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 02, 2009, 01:25:10 PM
Hey Peter, after last night massive success and having read recently about some one who smoked a whole pig, I am seriously contemplating smoking a whole sheep, a small one mind you but a whole one nevertheless.
HR
Now THAT would be something to see.....
Starting tomorrow I am going to start the research and check into sizes and length of small newly born sheep. I will keep you all posted
HR
Yes, do let us know how it progresses.
There is a farm near here that has has grass fed cattle and sheep that they process and sell. (in nice little 'sample packs') I'd like to try some smoked lamb, but I have no idea how to prepare it.. I've only had it in a restaurant.
I just had to show you the rest of my garden
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC00080.jpg)
HR
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 01:35:54 PM
Yes, do let us know how it progresses.
There is a farm near here that has has grass fed cattle and sheep that they process and sell. (in nice little 'sample packs') I'd like to try some smoked lamb, but I have no idea how to prepare it.. I've only had it in a restaurant.
Squirt, I have already smoked a rack of lamb and a leg of lamb in the Bradley. If you are interested, I would be honored to send you the recipy.
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 02, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 01:35:54 PM
Yes, do let us know how it progresses.
There is a farm near here that has has grass fed cattle and sheep that they process and sell. (in nice little 'sample packs') I'd like to try some smoked lamb, but I have no idea how to prepare it.. I've only had it in a restaurant.
Squirt, I have already smoked a rack of lamb and a leg of lamb in the Bradley. If you are interested, I would be honored to send you the recipy.
HR
Sure, I'd love to see it. I'd probably do a leg of lamb to start with. Nothing huge. (as I might be the only one eating it)
Holy Crap HR! What a spread and a beautiful venue to present it. You should be so proud of yourself and your beautiful daughter.
I'm thinking smoked pork in Jordan would be a rare treat. Am I correct?
Congratulations,
KyNola
Nicely done! What a great variety of food.
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 01:43:04 PM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 02, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 02, 2009, 01:35:54 PM
Yes, do let us know how it progresses.
There is a farm near here that has has grass fed cattle and sheep that they process and sell. (in nice little 'sample packs') I'd like to try some smoked lamb, but I have no idea how to prepare it.. I've only had it in a restaurant.
Squirt, I have already smoked a rack of lamb and a leg of lamb in the Bradley. If you are interested, I would be honored to send you the recipy.
HR
Sure, I'd love to see it. I'd probably do a leg of lamb to start with. Nothing huge. (as I might be the only one eating it)
Sure squirt it will be my pleasure. I just hope you dont mind waiting till tomorrow and I will send you both for the rack and the leg of lamb.
HR
Quote from: KyNola on October 02, 2009, 01:44:51 PM
Holy Crap HR! What a spread and a beautiful venue to present it. You should be so proud of yourself and your beautiful daughter.
I'm thinking smoked pork in Jordan would be a rare treat. Am I correct?
Congratulations,
KyNola
You are absolutly corect. I truly believe that this is the first time ever. You probably can buy it from some of the super stores here imported. But to buy fresh and smoke it, IT is a first here. There were alot of leftovers from last night, but believe me there was not a morsel left from the pork. One of my school buddies, who is a GM at a 5 stars hotel was first to reach the food, two seconds later, the ribs were missing and avery body had to beg for a piece :D seriously.
HR
HR,
I just thought of something. You just took Jan's Dry Rub international! Jan is going to flip when I tell her ans show her your pictures.
I recall being in Israel some 36 years ago that one of the hotels there served smoked turkey. Is anything traditionally smoked in Jordan? I don't know why but I would suspect it is not.
KyNola
Quote from: KyNola on October 02, 2009, 01:58:12 PM
HR,
I just thought of something. You just took Jan's Dry Rub international! Jan is going to flip when I tell her ans show her your pictures.
I recall being in Israel some 36 years ago that one of the hotels there served smoked turkey. Is anything traditionally smoked in Jordan? I don't know why but I would suspect it is not.
KyNola
Hey, it was a pleasure and an honor to have Jan's rub for my dinner "surprise" last nigh and please tell her that I have told every one present that the rub I have used on the super star of the night was your wife's.
As for your question: Is anything traditionally smoked in Jordan? Do cigarettes count??? :D :D ;D ;D
I am a restaurant buff and I dont think there is a restaurant in Amman that is worth visiting that I have not been to. There was one that had smoked baby back ribs on the menue and after talking to the chef, I ordered it. While eating, the chef came out and asked what I thought. My reply was that it tasted great but I believe that it was oven baked and he had added liquid smoke to the marinade. Needless to say, the chef was chocked and admitted to what I said. Other than that one, I have never been or heard of one here.
HR
I too would like to see your receipe. I have smoked leg of lamb, but I purchased the leg already spiced.
Truly spectactular, both the food and the setting!!! Well done HR!!!!
Wow! HR... You did yourself and everybody on the forum proud to say the least! ;)
Congrats!
You have an absolutely beautiful yard as well! 8)
Very, very nice HR.
Mike
Thanks Mr. Walleye and muzzltim.
I still have a high from last night. I am not sure if it were from the JD I have devoured, but I believe it was from all the satistied MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I heard all eveining.
HR
HR!!!
Just love looking at the pics of your party. What a success!
Thanks for letting us peek into your world :)
Carolyn
Quote from: Caribou on October 02, 2009, 02:49:33 PM
HR!!!
Just love looking at the pics of your party. What a success!
Thanks for letting us peek into your world :)
Carolyn
Carolyn it is a pleasure to have you share it with us.
HR
Nicely done, you get a standing ovation form over here.
The entire set up was a great slide show.
I love the decor and your presentation was top notch.
Quote from: OU812 on October 02, 2009, 03:14:17 PM
Nicely done, you get a standing ovation form over here.
The entire set up was a great slide show.
I love the decor and your presentation was top notch.
OU812,
each and every one of you fellow members of this forum, had some thing to do with last night's success.
HR
How's the hang over treating you ;D
It is still there and I can report that as in the pork last night nothing was left...well the last 1/4 of the one liter is now gone.
One liter JD in a couple of nights, could this be a record ??? ??? ??? Naaaaaaaa, I saw an idiot on youtube drink it in one minute. Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzGOEyNWDOI
HR
I feel your pain, My neighbor gave me a 750 ml for my birthday and I polished that off by 9:00 PM and a good friend brought another, had that baby about half gone by the end of the night. Needless to say I felt no pain by midnight and the next morning I had to take care of the dog that bit me "hair of the dog" that is. The second one was gone by noon.
I think if I drank that much in one minute I would be dead within the hour!
Great looking feast there HR! Keep up the excellent work. ;D
Excellent,very nice looking spread.
Joe.
Hady,
I can't begin to tell you how honored Jan is that you told your friends about our rub. How funny is that such little things like that bring so much pleasure.
Shalom,
Larry
HR,
Looks like you had a very enjoyable evening. Even the non pork eating crowd did well with the Salmon. Beautiful Home that you have.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 03, 2009, 12:52:36 AM
HR,
Looks like you had a very enjoyable evening. Even the non pork eating crowd did well with the Salmon. Beautiful Home that you have.
They did. It is sad that last Thursday evening could have been the last night we would enjoy the garden. Fall is turning quickly to winter and it is getting chillier by the hour.
I am glad you enjoyed the post and let me tell you the cranberry apple juice was a hit for boating the ribs.
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 02, 2009, 01:49:13 PM
Sure squirt it will be my pleasure. I just hope you dont mind waiting till tomorrow and I will send you both for the rack and the leg of lamb.
HR
Thanks HR! Not sure when I'll get around to trying it, but I will happily tuck it away in my recipe files.
Looks great, very well done.
Stunning .......... lovely spread and beautiful surroundings. :)
Thanks for sharing.
HR
Hats off to you for an outstanding get together with good friends and food. Everything looks great ;D
nepas
WOW! what an impresive spread you had. Your garden looks fantastic. Thank you very much for bringing us into your world. The internet is amazing that we can see and converse with people from half way around the world. Oh, and welcome to the forum, I have been absent all summer and never had a chance to welcome you when you came on board! Again, thanks for the pictures and congratulations on a great event.
Terry
Thanks for the welcome and the compliments Terry.
The whole thing was a collective effort of many forum members. I humbly say that if it weren't for them I would have failed miserably.
HR
Dang! Almost missed the great pics of food n' friends cuz, well, most here know that I mostly only do the fish threads...glad I stumbled in...what a great place and banquet! I think you'd fit in very well up here in Alaska, HR....er, ahhh, except perhaps that little temperature thing! ;) You're welcome at our campfire anytime...especially if you cook and bring family/friends! ;) ;)
Cold or no cold Alaska was one of the states I have always wanted to visit but unfortunately did not.
Do you remember the Exxon Valdes accident, well I volunteered for the clean up when it did, but I was politely turned down for having too many already. But I hope there will be time. I love those cruises they have up there.
HR
HR, I'm still trying to catch up on postings. My son-in-law's parents from the UK were staying with us since 1 Oct so I haven't spent that much time on the computer.
That really is (was) a great looking spread. Your place really looks nice. Other than that, everyone else has already said it. Let us know how the lamb turns out when you do it.
Quote from: ArnieM on October 05, 2009, 08:59:01 AM
Let us know how the lamb turns out when you do it.
The research has begun. I just need help to remember who was the forum pioneer who smoked the whole piglet. Please.
HR
I don't know about the piglet. I'm thinking of trying something else. ;D
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/ArnieMauer/YouGotPasta1.jpg)
Hey Arnie, that is a possum isn't it? Smoked Possum ??? ??? ???
I wonder what would Grannie of the Beverly Hillbillies would say about that????
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 05, 2009, 10:11:20 AM
Hey Arnie, that is a possum isn't it? Smoked Possum ??? ??? ???
I wonder what would Grannie of the Beverly Hillbillies would say about that????
HR
That appears to be a racoon. He is wearing a mask.
Okay....NOW we're getting somewhere....HR, I'm seriously considering paying your way up here IF you promise to smoke my wife's cat....don't have to eat it, just smoke it. I'd do it myself but, during a moment of weakness, I promised her that I wouldn't be the instrument of demise for 'Stoopid Cat'....don't know what I was thinking (especially one time when I was driving up the AlCan in midwinter and noticed a wolf watching cars go by during one of the cat's many moments of extreme testing of my will power....coulda/shoulda/woulda except for that danged promise! ;) )
Yes, that's a raccoon. I caught him/her (it's hard to tell with the mask on) checking out my ABTs.
Kummok, you may be offending squirt. We have three cats and I would NEVER think of smoking them; roasting, maybe. ;D ;D ;D
I'll FedEx up my neighbor's dachshund, if you guys want to practice with some DOINK balls instead!
That isn't a dog... Can't be the same species as dog..
My wife had a Shih Tzu. I considered it "almost a dog".
Quote from: Kummok on October 05, 2009, 12:01:06 PM
Okay....NOW we're getting somewhere....HR, I'm seriously considering paying your way up here IF you promise to smoke my wife's cat....don't have to eat it, just smoke it. I'd do it myself but, during a moment of weakness, I promised her that I wouldn't be the instrument of demise for 'Stoopid Cat'....don't know what I was thinking (especially one time when I was driving up the AlCan in midwinter and noticed a wolf watching cars go by during one of the cat's many moments of extreme testing of my will power....coulda/shoulda/woulda except for that danged promise! ;) )
Kummok, for a trip to Alaska, well let me think about it. NAAAAA, I am too worried about the Alaskan SPCA and your former governor Sarah Palin would have to say about that, let alone your wife.
HR
Smart man, HR!! SPCA hasn't much oomph up here, Palin would just want to be invited to the event, my wife however is frustrated that she didn't get a moose or caribou due to a family emergency so she's still looking for something to get in her crosshairs ;) ;) :D
And I really do appreciate the kind offers on sending up the mini-dogs....I enjoy them to the same level I enjoy the cat....fried/smoked/broiled/grilled/etc.... ;) ;)
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
http://www.ooze.com/ooze13/cats.html
THAT one should come with a "Way too sick to see" warning......
Quote from: Kummok on October 05, 2009, 07:10:15 PM
THAT one should come with a "Way too sick to see" warning......
Or at least PG-47
HR
Quote from: Kummok on October 05, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
Smart man, HR!! SPCA hasn't much oomph up here, Palin would just want to be invited to the event, my wife however is frustrated that she didn't get a moose or caribou due to a family emergency so she's still looking for something to get in her crosshairs ;) ;) :D
And I really do appreciate the kind offers on sending up the mini-dogs....I enjoy them to the same level I enjoy the cat....fried/smoked/broiled/grilled/etc.... ;) ;)
If Momma is looking for something to put in the crosshairs you better not tork her off Kummok!!! If I remember right I think I heard she could castrate a gnat at a 100 yards.
Quote from: ArnieM on October 05, 2009, 12:26:45 PM
My wife had a Shih Tzu. I considered it "almost a dog".
Aint that one of them self propelled dust mops?
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 05, 2009, 07:45:36 PM
Quote from: Kummok on October 05, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
Smart man, HR!! SPCA hasn't much oomph up here, Palin would just want to be invited to the event, my wife however is frustrated that she didn't get a moose or caribou due to a family emergency so she's still looking for something to get in her crosshairs ;) ;) :D
And I really do appreciate the kind offers on sending up the mini-dogs....I enjoy them to the same level I enjoy the cat....fried/smoked/broiled/grilled/etc.... ;) ;)
If Momma is looking for something to put in the crosshairs you better not tork her off Kummok!!! If I remember right I think I heard she could castrate a gnat at a 100 yards.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOuch
HR
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 05, 2009, 07:49:32 PM
Quote from: ArnieM on October 05, 2009, 12:26:45 PM
My wife had a Shih Tzu. I considered it "almost a dog".
Aint that one of them self propelled dust mops?
They also come in a basting mop version
HR
It did work well as a self-propelled dust mop. When wet, well I dunno - it didn't smell all that good.
We currently have three cats. I've trained Dobermans for obedience and guard work. The Shih Tzu was hare to categorize. It looked like I couldn't find my other slipper.
Sorry, I don't want to hijack the thread. I'm going downstairs to find some of that markers makers mark stuff.
Quote from: ArnieM on October 05, 2009, 09:11:32 PM
I've trained Dobermans for obedience and guard work. The Shih Tzu was hare to categorize. It looked like I couldn't find my other slipper.
Sorry, I don't want to hijack the thread. I'm going downstairs to find some of that markers makers mark stuff.
Arnie I have a doberman and I dont mean to hijack the thread either. Any good tips to make them listen to what you dont want them to do?
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 05, 2009, 09:36:59 PM
Quote from: ArnieM on October 05, 2009, 09:11:32 PM
I've trained Dobermans for obedience and guard work. The Shih Tzu was hare to categorize. It looked like I couldn't find my other slipper.
Sorry, I don't want to hijack the thread. I'm going downstairs to find some of that markers makers mark stuff.
Arnie I have a doberman and I dont mean to hijack the thread either. Any good tips to make them listen to what you dont want them to do?
HR
Darn, see what not sleeping a wink last night and lots of JD to go with that does. I forgot that I started this thread so how the heck I would hijack it DUH.
HR
Oh Arnie that was just wrong man, wrong. And Kummok you forgot "poached pooch". ;D
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 05, 2009, 09:36:59 PM
Arnie I have a doberman and I dont mean to hijack the thread either. Any good tips to make them listen to what you dont want them to do?
HR
Well, it's your thread, so ...
There are no 'tips' that I know of. A Dobie can be very stubborn and even vindictive. If it gets mad, it'll find some way to get back at you, like eating the couch.
Kind of like smoking, it takes patience and time (especially for that cheese). It also takes consistent handling by all household members; no sneaking some brisket under the table. My wife and I both took turns training the dogs so that both us and the dogs new what to expect from each other. This also helps to avoid 'favorites' in a family.
Probably the hardest part right up front is getting you trained. You have to learn how to properly handle the dog and that's not necessarily easy.
One of the best TV series on the subject that I've seen is "The Dog Whisperer". This guy started out with Dobies and Rotties. I don't know if the series is available in Jordan (probably not) but here's a link to his web site. It seems to have turned into quite a business. You might be able to find a DVD or book there to help guide you.
Thanks for the reply Arnie. Please do resend the link please.
HR
HR, Gee, Maybe I forgot to paste it in. Here it is: http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/