Chef...your assistance is needed in the kitchen

[5_burowz]

Chef, Fall/Autumn is upon me and during this time of year is when I start making lots of soups/stews, etc. But, I'm sick of eating the same shit. I'll usually make different kinds of chili's, beef stews, and simple soups like split pea soup with shallots and cream. But I really need something different. I don't want to have to make a six hour bone stock, but I do usually make stocks for all of my soups/stews. Just some things that I can make within a few hours would be great.

I also would like to know if there is any way to make these kinds of soups/stews less watery after freezing. I know that freezing changes the chemistry of the food, but are there any 'tricks' to making it less watery and maybe even maintaining the integrity of the ingredients as far as them not being mealy or too soft?

Thanks

[chef97]

Chef, Fall/Autumn is upon me and during this time of year is when I start making lots of soups/stews, etc. But, I'm sick of eating the same shit. I'll usually make different kinds of chili's, beef stews, and simple soups like split pea soup with shallots and cream. But I really need something different. I don't want to have to make a six hour bone stock, but I do usually make stocks for all of my soups/stews. Just some things that I can make within a few hours would be great.

I also would like to know if there is any way to make these kinds of soups/stews less watery after freezing. I know that freezing changes the chemistry of the food, but are there any 'tricks' to making it less watery and maybe even maintaining the integrity of the ingredients as far as them not being mealy or too soft?

Thanks

I gotchew bro! http://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/view ... 85#1209685

That link is a TTR tested and approved recipe but I have a bunch more on my hard drive at work....... I'll post some other terrific ideas later including crock pot Carnitas to make Soft Tacos with........ Smokey, savory and a bit spicy........

[hardcorebee24]

@ Burowz, slurry will thicken your stew/soup. Cornstarch and water.

[5_burowz]

@ Burowz, slurry will thicken your stew/soup. Cornstarch and water.

yeah, I know it will. But that's not the only problem with freezing the food.

[tmoney1224]

@ Burowz, slurry will thicken your stew/soup. Cornstarch and water.

yeah, I know it will. But that's not the only problem with freezing the food.

Are you using any type of dairy in the the ones you are freezing? I know that can really cause some issues.

[5_burowz]

@ Burowz, slurry will thicken your stew/soup. Cornstarch and water.

yeah, I know it will. But that's not the only problem with freezing the food.

Are you using any type of dairy in the the ones you are freezing? I know that can really cause some issues.

Nah, no dairy. Freezing it just makes it kinda mushy.

[5_burowz]

Crock pot carnitas...I needs them. lol

[5_burowz]

Crock pot carnitas!!!