Wild Fork Foods

[Mik]

Well, this is interesting. Bribery charges in Brazil (surprise surprise) and congressional investigations.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-wild-fork-foods-ties-20200127-h4bhol4sijdppj2ah5uqdqqlui-story.html

[George K]

I'd never heard of them, but the selection looks great. Keep us posted on how they work out.

[Mik]

They have a store in Chicago on Geneva. That is where mine will ship from.

[George K]

What's the ETA for your order?

I'm looking to buy some meat soon...

[Mik]

It came today. Very frozen, well packed and everything looks exactly as advertised. Was going to grill some pork chops tonight but jus wasnt hungry enough for anything but half a sandwich and a cup of soup.

[George K]

Thanks for the update!

I was going to place a large-ish order from Costco using Instacart. This seems a bit cheaper, with more variety.

[Mik]

Pan seared and roasted a ribeye Berkshire pork chop tonight. I deliberately did not brine it to see what it was by itself. It was excellent. Very tender, very flavorful pork

So far so good. I would buy it again. Definitely much better quality than Costco.

[mark]

Just signed up and placed my first order.

Salmon, Steaks, The Berkshire Pork Chops, some side dishes that they spring on you during checkout. bastards! lol

I subscribed. 3 orders and you pay for the annual membership in shipping charges.

[George K]

Thanks for being our guinea pig, Mik!

Gonna get an order together tomorrow.

Delivery is, what, about 48-72 hours?

[Mik]

Great. They have very reasonable prices on veal rib chops. Will try them this weekend with their truffle demi glace.

[Mik]

Yeah, I got mine within a couple days. I will let you know how Biloxi Shrimp Co. works out. They sell the shrimp peeled and deveined.

[LuFins Dad]

Not available here...

[mark]

We are having the Berkshire Pork Chops tonight. Man are these things thick!

Pan sear and roast.

@Mik

Did you use anything to sear them with? Mayo? Oil?

What temp and how long to roast these bad boys?

[Mik]

I just used a little olive oil. 3 minutes per side at medium high, maybe just a bit lower, then 6-10 minutes at 375. I like them about 150.

[Mik]

You should try the veal chops next time too. Excellent.

[mark]

@Mik Thanks! I will report back on them.

[Mik]

Yeah, the nice thing is one is enough for two people easily.

[George K]

I just ordered some filets for Mrs. George and some strip steaks for myself. Threw in some chicken breasts just to see.

[mark]

@Mik By roasting them, is that a covered roasting pan? or can I just toss the frying pan into the oven? Bottom line is, should I cover them in the oven?

[Mik]

I use either a cast iron skillet or my Henkel Granitium skillet (cannot recommend these highly enough). Just open is fine, and it's already hot from the sear.