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Hot Smoked Salmon... Wet brining and a slow hot smoke is the way for me! Recipe 👇 While I am not the biggest fan of salmon, I do love smoked salmon! There are a few different ways to prepare a smoked salmon, dry brine and cold smoke or wet brine and hot smoke. The latter is my go to for smoking salmon. I love the the flakey texture from a hot smoke versus the sliced, cold smoked style. We break this into large chunks after cooking for a salmon salad or serve a piece just like this on a bagel for an amazing breakfast sandwich. Salmon Wet Brine 2 quarts cold water 2/3 cup kosher salt 2 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup bbq spice 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together 2. Pour the brine over the fish and allow it to brine for 3-4 hours Hot Smoking Salmon 3# salmon filet, skin on 1. Remove the salmon from the brine and place in the refrigerator, uncovered, overnight 2. Season the salmon with bbq spice 3. Heat your smoker to 185 degrees and place the salmon in to cook 4. Smoke the salmon for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature is 140 degrees 5. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature then refrigerate until serving . . #smokedsalmon #lox #loxbagel #smoking #bbq #seafood #salmon #salmonrecipe #fish #fishrecipe #fishrecipes

In this video, we walk through how to cook scallops at home. We talk about the different types, how to clean scallops, searing scallops - everything you need to know to be able to make the perfect scallop entrée at home. Enjoy!

Chef Michael Ponzio takes you through two different ways to brew coffee at home. The french press and pour over coffee makers are both great and this video shows you step by step how to brew coffee in each one and the differences between the two. If you are looking for the best cup of coffee here is your chance to try two different brewing methods. There is even a little tip on using a french press to make cold brew coffee. This takes you through how to grind coffee, how to make coffee, how long the coffee should steep for and how to clean a french press and pour over pot. * Tools For Brewing Coffee * Paper Coffee Filters https://amzn.to/3cbw00S Pour Over Coffee Full Set Up https://amzn.to/3sV8zif French Press Pot https://amzn.to/39gnmMQ Adjustable Coffee Grinder https://amzn.to/3iLOmXA ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio

We go through how to reverse sear a steak in this video. In order to reverse sear steak, all you need is an oven, a thermometer and a pan. This cooking technique is amazing for giving you a tender steak with a great char. If you have never tried to cook steak in the oven or to cook steak on the stove, this easy method combines both of those techniques into a simple, approachable and fool proof way to cook steak. Similar to when you sous vide steak, the reverse sear slowly breaks down the connective tissues in the meat and gently dissolves the fat, leaving you with a perfect cut ready to cook on the stovetop or grill. This technique isn't just for the oven either. You could do the same reverse sear method using a smoker, giving you a delicate smoke kiss before charring your steak to perfection. We use a tomahawk ribeye steak for this video, but this works great with filets, thick new york strip steak, or any thick cut steak. Once you try this steak recipe you will never want to cook another tomahawk steak that isn't reverse seared. ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio

Have you cut spicy peppers and rubbed your eye after? That is always the worst part about cutting chiles like jalapeños, habaneros and other hot peppers. This kitchen hack shows you an easy way to remove spicy pepper juices from your hands. This hand washing technique is a natural remedy and will keep your eyes and other body parts safe from burning! ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio

This is an great side dish or entrée to make at home! Cauliflower fried rice is crunch, delicious and very easy to make. The best part is that it is a healthy recipe friendly with a keto diet, paleo diet or any low carb lifestyle. This is one of those healthy recipes that you can make at home and satisfies your craving for Chinese food. I made this in my Le Crueset pan, but you could do it in any kind of a sauté pan on the stove. No fancy tools needed and all ingredients could be easily found at the store. Speaking of ingredients, there are a lot of great, riced cauliflower options (cauliflower rice) out there to help you skip the step of chopping cauliflower in a food processor.

Now you can make the same Chicken Piccata Recipe that chef's do. It is easy to cook, delicious, and results in a juicy chicken breast with a zesty lemon sauce. Follow along as Chef Ponzio takes you step by step through how to make this amazing chicken dish!

In this video, we show you how to make hot chocolate bombs. These bombs are great to give as chocolate gifts, fun surprises for kids, or a way to enhance your party with a little more chocolate deliciousness. Hot chocolate bombs are hollow chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows. Pour hot milk over them and they explode with hot chocolate! Use dark, milk, or white chocolate for these treats and have fun with the fillings!

Beautiful caramelized mushrooms are easy to make at home. We dive deep into how to cook mushrooms. If you love sautéed mushrooms, I take you step by step on how to wash mushrooms, the right way to cook them, the wrong way to cook mushrooms, and we look at the differences side by side. This method works when cooking button mushrooms or cooking wild mushrooms. I also talk about cutting mushrooms. Slicing the mushrooms for sautéeing exposes the inner pores and allows them to release more water, promoting a better caramelization. Mushrooms make an amazing side dish or an accompaniment to a recipe. They have great flavor, are meaty and are a low carb and versatile ingredient.

In this video, you will see how easy making risotto can be. An easy risotto doesn't mean a bad one. It means choosing the right rice, heat levels, stirring frequency and other factors. We are going to go through all of the techniques and ingredients, and I even give a few tips throughout the way. If you find yourself caught in an episode of Hell's Kitchen, you won't be a target of Gordon Ramsay constantly yelling for messing it up! So what kind of issues or problems are you trying to solve by watching this video? - Keep the risotto from sticking to the pan - Avoid a greasy risotto - Learn when the rice is cooked - Find the right rice for risotto - Water to rice ratio for risotto All of these questions can be answered in this video!

Chef Ponzio takes you through his easy, one step method to roasting the perfect spaghetti squash. This technique makes cooking low carb, keto, or paleo extremely simple. Simply roast, peel and enjoy! The squash is placed on a baking sheet over a bed of salt and roasted in a 375 degree oven for an hour. After that you peel the squash by hand, scrape out the seeds and use it for your favorite recipe. Spaghetti squash is a great vegetable to add to pasta dishes to lighten the carb load or to completely replace the noodles.

Here is how you could make the best burger in the world at home. This burger is quick, fast, easy and most important delicious! Making burgers from ground beef is not expensive and is a tasty dinner for any occasion. You need to make this burger recipe, it will change your life forever! This recipe is sure to make you the burger king (see what I did there?) or queen of your neighborhood BBQ! I have made a lot of great burgers, but this blend of burger meat is my favorite and a great burger patty makes all of the difference when you eat. The ciabatta bun is fantastic, but a great brioche or pretzel bun could also be used. I used a 7 year cheddar cheese, but if you like a different cheese, experiment and make it your own!

We take you though how to sear salmon, the best way to oven roast salmon, and other tips and tricks to make your own salmon recipe. I use the technique to cook any fish and once you try this once, you will know how to cook fish at home. The two most important steps in the video are drying your fish and to preheat a pan. But if the salmon char is too dark for your liking, you could leave it a minute less on the stovetop. Below is a timeline snap and links to my favorite fish cooking tools! When you cook the salmon, you put it meat side down (skin side up) in the pan with a light coating of oil. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes and place it in a 425 degree oven. A thick piece should take 7 minutes, thinner ones 4-5 minutes. Once the salmon is cooked, it should move freely in the pan. You should be able to flip it without a easily and have a nice, even crust on the fish. Enjoy!

This is an great side dish or entrée to make at home! Cauliflower fried rice is crunch, delicious and very easy to make. The best part is that it is a healthy recipe friendly with a keto diet, paleo diet or any low carb lifestyle. This is one of those healthy recipes that you can make at home and satisfies your craving for Chinese food. I made this in my Le Crueset pan, but you could do it in any kind of a sauté pan on the stove. No fancy tools needed and all ingredients could be easily found at the store. Speaking of ingredients, there are a lot of great, riced cauliflower options (cauliflower rice) out there to help you skip the step of chopping cauliflower in a food processor. * Tools Needed * The Type of Pan I Used https://amzn.to/354gCzA or Regular Pan https://amzn.to/3jiGL28 Cooking Spoon https://amzn.to/3flCoBo Cutting Board https://amzn.to/3f7Hcu1 Food Processor https://amzn.to/352H9xe ** Timeline Snaps ** 0:49 Making the Cauliflower Rice 1:56 Cooking the Recipe 4:39 Finishing the Rice * Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe * 1 head Cauliflower 2 Large Eggs, Beaten ½ cup EVOO Salt 3 Garlic Cloves, Sliced 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger 4 tbsp Soy Sauce 3 tsp Sesame Oil ½ cup Diced Carrots ½ cup Peas ¼ cup Chopped Cashews 4-5 Green Onions Directions 1. Heat the pan with the oil and cook the egg. 2. Remove the egg, chop it and set it aside 3. Add the garlic, ginger and the white part of the green onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes 4. Add the cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring 5. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir until mixed through 6. Add the carrots and peas and cook together for 8-10 minutes 7. Add the chopped egg, cashews and green onion tops. 8. Cook for a few more minutes and garnish with more green onion tops. * Dietary Notes * Here are a few estimated health facts about this recipe. The lack of grains makes it much easier to digest and break down. The recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving’s estimated nutritional facts: Carbs 9g Sodium 450mg Protein 6g ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio cauliflower fried rice paleo keto rice low carb diet

In this video Chef Ponzio shows us how to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. This technique works whether you are making soft boiled eggs, hard boiled eggs, or anything in between. It is the perfect base when making scotch eggs or deviled eggs. We go through the 6 minute egg, 10 minute egg, the perfect 13 minute egg and all the way to a 17 minute egg. Enjoy!

Chef Ponzio take you through his 10 tips on how to cook steak. Each tip is a crucial step in making a high end restaurant steak in your home. In this video Chef Ponzio is cooking a prime New York Strip Steak, using the butter basting technique. When learning how to cook a steak in a pan, this is a great video to follow along to. He talks about meat thickness, steak seasoning, using aromatics in a pan, butter basting, how to know if a steak is done, steak resting, and steak slicing. Enjoy!

Carving a turkey the right way is the difference between an amazing Thanksgiving platter and a pile of shredded meat. We take you through the best way to carve turkey. We talk about how to remove the thighs, legs and wings. How to slice turkey breast so the skin stays on for a beautiful presentation. How long to rest a turkey before cutting and how to decorate a thanksgiving platter. When you breakdown a turkey the right way, you get extra meat for turkey leftovers, a carcass for making turkey stock or soup, and incredible skin for snacking. ** Temperatures ** Oven temperature 375 (350 with convection) International temperature of turkey when done 165 *** Tools for Making Turkey *** Brine Injector https://amzn.to/3nDANLd Probe Thermometer https://amzn.to/35v9BYI Butcher Twine https://amzn.to/32P2s3M Foil Turkey Pan https://amzn.to/32JhAzG Cutting Board https://amzn.to/3f7Hcu1 Shun Carving Kit https://amzn.to/35v4g3E ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio how to cook turkey how to carve a turkey thanksgiving recipes

Brining is an amazing technique that adds moisture and flavor helping you make a juicy turkey. We show you how to brine turkey, how to make a brine with my favorite poultry brine recipe, and how to season a turkey. Most importantly, I show you where to put a thermometer on a turkey and what temperature to cook it.