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A Tasso Recipe From Mecca (Pic added to the OP)

Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:39 pm
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 7:39 pm
5 lbs of pork butt or thick chops cut into 2 inch x 2 inch strips to whatever length the cut will produce

1 T salt
1 T sugar
5 T fresh black pepper
2 T red pepper
3 T garlic powder
1 T chili powder
2 T onion powder
2 T paprika
1 T gumbo file

Mix all seasonings. Then rub the pork generously on all surfaces, refrigerating (covered) for 2 to 3 days. Crank the smoker and smoke 4 or so hours at 200 + until done at 160 degrees, or so.


Got a batch going now.


And here it is:




Dark due to a bunch of pecan smoke. Lots of peppery bite. I like it very much. Can't wait to use it.
This post was edited on 4/22/15 at 12:55 pm
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17258 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:03 pm to
Interesting, I haver never seen gumbo file in a recipe for anything other than gumbo

Looks good
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:05 pm to
I'm gonna try it. Thanks OTIS
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:16 pm to
It's mostly Prudhomme mix, and the file is from his recipe. He had white pepper...I detest white pepper and added more black. He also had some cumin. When I made the mix, I was out so I subbed in some chili powder. It tasted good...hope the Tasso does too. Smoking on pecan.
This post was edited on 4/21/15 at 9:29 pm
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:27 pm to
sounds good, i have some beans, want some?
i dont want anymore, im tard of beans..

Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:28 pm to
I hope your gumbmnt chek comes some so you can get off them beans. It's damn tough when you're on dem beans...
This post was edited on 4/21/15 at 8:29 pm
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:38 pm to
nobody knows the trouble ive seen,
nobody knows the sorrow.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 8:58 pm to
So I just test tasted a smaller piece of the Tasso. Damn it's good. I'm not buying tasso any time soon. Too easy to make as good or better than you can buy.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9556 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 9:25 pm to
quote:

Interesting, I have never seen gumbo file in a recipe for anything other than gumbo

I think this is a "secret" ingredient in a lot of Cajun dishes. Has anyone tasted the Pie Man's Crawfish Pasta in the NOLA CBD? I think that's in there.
Posted by TIGER2
Mandeville.La
Member since Jan 2006
10487 posts
Posted on 4/21/15 at 9:50 pm to
Here is some I did awhile back, mine has a little curing salt in it.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/22/15 at 12:56 pm to
Bump for updated pic in the OP.
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