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Skriven 2015-06-09 06:50:44 av Dave Drum (1:18/200)
     Kommentar till en text av MICHAEL LOO
Ärende: Re: protein prices
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-=> MICHAEL LOO wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD> The 39c/49c leg quarters are not in less than 10 pound frozen
 DD> packages, I  would be willing to bet. 79c/lb on that basis is more
 DD> normal around here.

 ML> We have indies that sell the quarters in "family packs"
 ML> of maybe 5 lb, a reasonable size for those willing to
 ML> do a bit of intermediate butchery, which as you know
 ML> yields great benefits. And 5 lb is a small enough portion
 ML> to not allow boredom to set im.

My biggest (observed) disparity was at a local Schnuks. The "family pack" leg 
quarters were at U$2.39. Right next to that end of the gondola was the service 
meat case. Individual leg quarters were U$1.59. Hello, Dolly! I glommered two 
and the pot of chicken and noodles was assured.

 DD> I'n not that close to Tyson - they are head-quartered in Chickendale
 DD> (Springdale) AR. Almost all of their Illinois facilities are in the
 DD> Chicago  area. There is a large barn located in IL Route 4 in Girard,
 DD> IL labelled  "Tyson Beef" where a buyer collects cattle for their final
 DD> trip to a  processing facility.

 ML> I've had the great pleasure of visiting a subsidiary
 ML> Tyson facility in Arkansas. Shudder.

Diamond Don, my late former housemate, worked at one of the Chickendale Tyson 
plants as a quality assurance supervisor (chicken inspector). It may have 
contributed to his demise. He had inspected chickens all night, drove to 
Oklahoma for their chilli cook-off (he was the defending state champion) and 
was on his way home to Arkansas when it is theorized he fell asleep at the 
wheel and ran off the road. He did not survive the excursion.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Dirty Dave's Old Fashion Chicken & Noodles
 Categories: Poultry, Pasta, Vegetables, Herbs
      Yield: 5 Servings
 
    500 g  (17.6 oz) Swabian Spaetzle *
     28 oz (2 cans) chicken broth
      2    Chicken leg quarters; cooked
           - meat removed from bone and
           - shredded
    1/8 ts Ground sage
      1 ts Celery seed
    1/4 ts (to 1/2 ts) "Italian" herb
           - seasoning
 10 3/4 oz Can cream of chicken soup
  1 1/2 c  Left over chicken gravy
           +=OR=+
     12 oz Jar Heinz chicken gravy
 
  * Deutsche Kuche found at ALDI. These are as good as I
  can make from scratch on a good day. And not expensive.
  
  In a large pan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add the
  noodles. Stir. Let it come back to a boil, turn down to a
  medium heat, stirring often. While cooking add chicken and
  spices. Cook noodles until tender, if it becomes dry add
  small amount of water until noodles are tender.
  
  Mix together chicken soup and gravy. Add to the noodle
  mixture and stir continuously. When they are no longer
  watery, remove from heat. The noodles will be thick,
  creamy and chewy. Similar to dumplings.
  
  Serves 4-6 with side dishes.
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
MMMMM

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