My picks for lockdown food and wine - this week!

My picks this week  - Lockdown meals and wines to match 

  • Ribeye - reverse-seared for 1 hour at 90 degrees in the oven and finished on my Le Creuset griddle as hot as I can get it - Medium Rare 

reverse sere

  • 3 minutes on each side and spoon garlic and butter over the meat for the last 2 minutes - rest for 5 before carving.

rs1

  • When the heat is turned off - throw some lettuce on for a great little side.  It absorbs butter and garlic.

rs2

  • Reverse sear makes for a strong crust.

rs4

  • The picture says it all.

rs4

 

  • Beer can chicken for 2 hours in the Smoker.  Rub with seasoning all over (garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cajun) + beer in the can!

bc1

  • Cook until 70 degrees in the middle.

bc2

 

  • Rest for 15 minutes covered in foil

bc3

  • Cut and see the juices flow - yum!

bc4


Sparkling Shiraz and Pizza - a winner this spring

1977 Penfolds Grange - The White Capsule Grange