Category: Carnivore
Carnivore Bread
Deb
Yes, I know that this sounds moronic, but let me explain. First off – there are a lot of different approaches to Carnivore. Joachim Bartoll’s approach is possibly the most extreme, which includes raw meat. At the other end you have people like Paul Saladino whose Carnivore cookbook includes recipes with fruit and vegetables (WTF?). The approach that makes most sense to me is somewhere between Bart Kay and Judy Cho. Bart says doing it […]
Making butter from raw cream
Deb
Step 1: Collect the cream. Traditionally, cream was skimmed from the milk over a period of days till enough was gathered. Nowadays, hopefully this is as simple as asking your raw milk supplier for some. 1 litre (or 1 quart) will probably be as much as your food processor will hold. Step 2: Souring the cream (optional). When cream was collected over a period of days, it was already naturally soured by the time there […]
Egg Nog
Deb
Savoury egg nog A savoury option that is very soothing on a cold day for breakfast, or any time. This is good for someone with a small appetite at breakfast. Others might need something else as well. Whisk up a raw, free range egg or 2 yolks in a large glass or mug. Add a cup hot beef or chicken stock and whisk some more. Optional: Play with adding different spices Creamy egg nog Or […]
Meat-Crust Pizza
Deb
Mix together (in a food processor is easiest, otherwise beat egg before adding): 500g of mince an egg (or egg white) 1/3 onion, chopped (save the rest for the topping) ¼ tsp sea salt some Mixed or Italian herbs. Flatten into a lined pizza pan leaving an edge like a pizza. Bake for 10 minutes at 200C. Drain off any surplus liquid. Spread with plain tomato paste. Top with a generous layer of vegetables (eg. […]
How to whip raw cream
Deb
Whipping pasteurised cream is easy, but raw cream doesn’t work the same way. It doesn’t thicken for ages, then it turns straight to butter. (If you want to make butter, see how here.) Nobody is exactly sure why this happens. I’ve heard theories like: “pasteurised cream has carrageen in it” – but in NZ it doesn’t, or “your cream isn’t fatty enough” – but this doesn’t explain it either. Traditional ways of thickening cream are culturing, […]
Cultured cream
Deb
There are several ways you can culture cream at home, depending on what you have available. 450ml (1 US pint) cream – preferably raw, organic and grass fed, but pasteurised will do. Don’t use UHT cream though One of these starters: about 4 Tbs kefired milk 3 Tbs Caspian sea yoghurt (or any of the room temperature yoghurts) 1 Tbs kefir grains 1 Tbs commercial crème fraiche 1 Tbs cultured buttermilk 1 Tbs piima (or […]
Meat Jerky
Deb
The first time, use 500g beef (or thinly sliced chicken or turkey breast). For later batches, you can adjust the amount to suit the size of your dehydrator or oven tray. Use any steak that’s suitable for frying, and slice it as thinly as you can. I buy schnitzel when it’s on special, to minimise the time spent chopping, and cut each piece into about 4 or 5 bits. Remember that fat is needed to […]
Devilled eggs
Deb
6 free range eggs 2 Tbs minced red onion 3 Tbs homemade mayonnaise, sour cream (or even try yoghurt cheese) 1 ½ tsp mustard Hard boil the eggs, cool and peel. Slice in half and carefully take out the yolks. Put them into a bowl with the other ingredients and mash together. Add a touch of sea salt if needed. Spoon into the egg whites and sprinkle with a little paprika or chilli seasoning. For […]
Oysters in cream
Deb
A very quick and simple way to cook oysters, for those who don’t like them raw. Serves 2 A dozen (or more) fresh oysters in their shells, or a punnet of fresh oysters in liquid A dollop of butter ½ cup of fresh cream Sea salt to taste Take the oysters out of the shells, or if they’re in a punnet, drain the liquid into a separate container. Sauté the oysters lightly in the butter, […]
Chicken stock
Deb
1 whole free-range chicken or 2 to 3 pounds of bony chicken parts, such as necks, backs, breastbones and wings (Note: Free-range chickens give the best results. Many battery-raised chickens will not produce stock that gels.) gizzards from one chicken (optional) 2-4 chicken feet (optional **) 4 quarts cold filtered water 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 bunch parsley ** In […]
Beef stock
Deb
about 4 pounds beef marrow and knuckle bones 1 calves foot, cut into pieces (optional) 3 pounds meaty rib or neck bones 4 or more quarts cold filtered water 1/2 cup vinegar 3 onions, coarsely chopped 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped several sprigs of fresh thyme, tied together 1 teaspoon dried green peppercorns, crushed 1 bunch parsley Place the knuckle and marrow bones and optional calves foot in a very large […]
Fish stock
Deb
3 or 4 whole carcasses, including heads, of non-oily white fish (eg. NZ: cod, terakihi or gurnard; US: sole, turbot, rockfish or snapper) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 2 onions, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, coarsely chopped several sprigs fresh thyme several sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth 1/4 cup vinegar about 3 quarts cold filtered water Ask your fish seller to get you some fish heads and bones. If […]