| How to Trim Lamb Chops Posted: 23 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST Even the best lamb chops might need a little trimming when you bring them home from the butcher's. In most cases, you just need to cut away visible fat. However, for a more ambitious project, you can buy an entire rack of lamb and trim it yourself. Cleaning the bones of fat is called Frenching and this simple process gives your rack of lamb a professional, polished look. - Lay the rack flat and slice in between each bone to make rib chops. Cutting custom chops is as easy as slicing through a rack! Place a trimmed rack of lamb flat on a cutting board and use your boning knife to cut through the meat in between each bone to make individual chops. If you want a double rib chop, just cut between every 2 bones instead of between every single bone.[1]
- Rib chops are one of the most popular lamb cuts for a reason—they're like a ribeye steak that has a bit of belly meat at the base of the bone.
- Cut away fat from the sides of a rib, loin, or shoulder chop. It's always a good idea to trim any type of lamb chop you bring home. Just take a sharp knife and cut off the opaque white fat that you see on the sides of your lamb chops. Try to cut off as much fat as you can, but be careful not to trim off flavorful meat.[2]
- Looking for lean chops that don't have a lot of fat? Pick up loin chops! These are boneless and lean, so there's not much fat to trim.
- Set the chops at room temperature for 1 hour before you cook them. It's easy to overcook lamb chops if you start cooking them straight out of the fridge. To ensure a golden-brown crust and tender interior, bring the meat to room temperature for an hour. Then, you can grill, roast, or slow cook them.[3]
- If you're not ready to use the lamb right away, refrigerate the chops in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
[Edit]Rack of Lamb - Cut straight across the fat of the rack. To get a good idea of where to cut, lay a rack of lamb flat on a cutting board with the fat side facing up. Take a sharp boning knife and cut through this fat down to the bone from 1 end of the rack to the other. This makes a guideline that you'll use to cut between the rib bones.[4]
- Slice about from the rib eye meat.
- It's really important to use a sharp boning knife that you're comfortable with handling.
- Slide the knife horizontally in between each rib bone. There's a lot of fat to remove from the rack, so set the rack vertically and hold the rib bones with 1 hand. Then, put your knife through the guideline you just cut and push until it comes out through the other side of the rack. Wiggle the knife from side to side so you mark the other side of the rack. Do this in between each rib bone across the rack.[5]
- Be really careful as you do this and don't let the rack slide as you work.
- Score the membrane on each rib bone. Lay the rack down so you can see the ribs with the thin, white membrane. Since the membrane is really tough when you cook it, take your knife and cut along each bone so you slice the membrane. This makes it easier to remove.[6]
- Membrane is tough, so don't be afraid to push hard with your knife so it scrapes into the bone.
- Pull the fat and membrane back and away from the rib bones. Now it's time to get rid of the fat and membrane that's covering the rib bones. Flip the rack over and bend the fat and membrane away from the ribs. It takes some strength, so pull hard and the fat and membrane will come off.[7]
- Having trouble pulling the fat and membrane off? No worries! Use your knife to cut through the membrane that you can't pull.
- Scrape the sides of each rib bone to get rid of anything that's sticking to them. You're almost done trimming the rack! You might see bits of meat or fat clinging to the sides of the rib bones. Cut these away and pull them off if they're large enough. For little bits, use the back of your knife to scrape back and forth along the sides of the bones.[8]
- Don't use the sharp edge of your knife to scrape the bones or you'll dull the blade really fast.
- Rub a clean towel over each bone to wipe them clean. To get the bones looking neat and polished, take a clean kitchen cloth or paper towel and wipe it around each bone. This just removes the tiniest bits of meat or fat off of the exposed bones.[9]
- If your rack has a few short bones near the base of the meat, cut the strip of bones away so you'll be able to cut the rack later.
- Cut off the fat cap that's covering the rack. Now that you've got the exposed bones looking great, it's time to focus on the meat. Lay the rack flat with the fat side facing up and start to pull it back with your hand. Then, use your knife to cut away the thick layer of fat that's covering the tender meat. If you see a shimmery thin layer of silverskin, pull that off as well.[10]
- Silverskin is connective tissue that becomes tough and chewy when you cook it. This is why it's important to trim off any that you see.
- Rack of lamb is great to toss on the grill or roast in the oven.
- If you don't see lamb packaged in your meat department, ask the butcher. Since lamb might not be as popular in your area as beef or chicken, they might take requests instead.
- You might see rib chops sold as lollipops since their long bone with meat at the end looks like a lollipop.
[Edit]Warnings - It's really easy to cut yourself when handling raw meat, so be careful when you're using a knife.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Boning knife
- Cutting board
- Kitchen towel or cloth
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| How to Measure Wrapping Paper for a Gift Posted: 22 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST If you're wrapping a gift and aren't sure how much wrapping paper to use, there are a couple easy methods you can use to help you decide. No matter what shape the gift is, there are some simple ways you can measure the paper to make sure it covers the entire present. With some wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and a few spare minutes, your gift will be wrapped in no time. [Edit]Measuring Paper for a Box - Roll out the wrapping paper on a flat surface. Choose the wrapping paper you'd like to use to wrap your gift and place it on a clean, flat surface like a tabletop. Unroll the wrapping paper enough so it's covering a large portion of your flat surface.[1]
- Place your box on the edge of the wrapping paper. Set your gift down on the cut end of the wrapping paper so the largest side is face-down. Line the gift up along the side of the wrapping paper to help you with the measuring process.[2]
- Roll the box 3 times in a straight line to measure how much paper you'll need. Start at the cut end of the wrapping paper and flip it over 3 times, going in the direction of the rolled paper. As you flip it, the box will roll onto its side, again onto its back, and one more time onto its other side. [3]
- Add inches to the paper's length and cut it. Hold a ruler next to the side of your box that's closest to the rolled wrapping paper, which is where your box landed after 3 rolls. Add an extra to this length to make sure the wrapping paper is long enough to cover the entire gift with room to spare. Mark the paper and cut it using scissors in a straight, even line.[4]
- Use a pencil to mark the spot where you'll cut, if you'd like.
- For bigger boxes, use a second roll of wrapping paper if the wrapping is too short to fit.
- Pull up the paper on the box's ends to see if it covers ¾ of each side. Now that the paper is measured to cover the length and width, pull the last 2 edges of the wrapping paper up to the box's ends. If both ends are able to cover three-quarters of the box's side, great! Otherwise, use scissors to trim the paper until it's the right length.[5]
- Secure the wrapping paper to the box using tape. Now that the wrapping paper is measured and cut to fit the box, it's time to tape it up. Pull the wrapping paper length so it's taut and covering the box before taping it in place. Crease the ends of the gift so the wrapping paper folds flat and tape these as well.[6]
- Add ribbon or a bow to the gift to complete it, if you'd like.
[Edit]Wrapping an Oddly Shaped Gift - Unroll your wrapping paper and place your object in the center. Choose which wrapping paper you'd like to use to wrap your gift and roll it out on a clean, flat surface. Put your oddly shaped gift in the center of the unrolled paper.[7]
- You might have an oddly shaped gift like a toy castle or a football.
- Circular or cylindrical items count as oddly shaped gifts too.
- Wrap the end of your wrapping paper all the way around your gift and cut it. Take the loose end of the wrapping paper and pull it over your object so it's covering it completely. Once the end of the wrapping paper is touching the paper on the other side of the object, add about of extra length with a ruler (or just estimate!) and cut the paper in a straight line.[8]
- The extra length will help you tape the wrapping paper together and ensure the paper is wide enough to fit your gift.
- Remove the gift from the center of the wrapping paper once you're done measuring.
- Pull both cut sides together and put tape down their entire length. Once your paper is cut, bring both loose edges in towards the center. Overlap them slightly for a stronger hold and put pieces of tape along the edges to hold the ends together.[9]
- Use double-sided tape if you don't want the tape to be visible.
- Use at least 3 pieces of tape to hold the 2 ends together—one at each end and one in the center.
- Fold the bottom loose end up and flatten it in a straight line. Bring the bottom end of the wrapping paper up at least . If the object you're wrapping is pretty short, pull the edge up even farther. Fold the horizontal crease so that it's in a straight, flat line.[10]
- Open the crease and form 2 triangle flaps before creasing them too. Push down on both sides of the crease you just formed to create 2 triangle shapes. Crease the triangles too so they're nice and flat. Once you've done this, you should be left with a diamond or square shape.[11]
- Fold the tips of the triangles towards the middle and tape them. Pull the top and bottom triangle tips inwards and create another crease. Use a couple pieces of tape to secure the triangle tips in place, forming the bottom of your wrapping paper bag.[12]
- Pull the triangle tips inwards until they're touching each other before taping them.
- Place your gift inside the bag you've created and fold it closed. Slide your hand into the open end of the bag to open it wide. Put your gift inside and settle it down at the bottom of the bag. Fold the top of the bag over to create another crease, sealing the gift inside.[13]
- Add tape to the folded crease at the top to keep it in place, if you'd like.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Measuring Paper for a Box - Wrapping paper
- Ruler (optional)
- Pen or pencil (optional)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Ribbons or bows (optional)
[Edit]Wrapping an Oddly Shaped Gift - Wrapping paper
- Ruler (optional)
- Pen or pencil (optional)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Ribbons or bows (optional)
- Crease the folds of your wrapping paper as you're wrapping for a professional-looking gift.
- Add ribbons, bows, or name tags to your wrapped gift, if you'd like.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using super thin wrapping paper because it rips easily.
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| How to Make Keto Ice Cream Posted: 22 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST You might feel like you're giving up a lot of desserts on the keto diet, but fortunately, ice cream isn't one of them! Because heavy cream and coconut milk are high in fat, they're great for making keto-friendly ice cream. Try classic vanilla flavor or make chocolate keto ice cream that includes healthy fats from avocados. You can also customize your vanilla ice cream by adding flavor extracts, berries, or nuts. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Easy Vanilla Keto Ice Cream - of heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) of powdered zero-calorie sweetener
- of vodka
- of vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) of xanthan gum
- 1 pinch of salt
Makes 3 servings [Edit]Creamy Chocolate Keto Ice Cream - 2 small ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- of heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- of coconut oil, melted
- 2 ounces (57 g) of sugar-free chocolate, chopped and melted
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) of cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) of powdered zero-calorie sweetener
- of vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Makes 6 servings [Edit]Adding Custom Flavors Mocha almond flavor: - of almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tablespoon (2 g) of slivered almonds
- 1/2 tablespoon (5 g) of low-carb chocolate chips, chopped
Berry flavor: - 2 tablespoons (24 g) of blueberries or 5 tablespoons (60 g) of strawberries, finely chopped
Coconut almond flavor: - of almond extract
- of coconut extract
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) of flaked coconut
- 1/2 tablespoon (2 g) of slivered almonds
[Edit]Easy Vanilla Keto Ice Cream - Get out a wide-mouthed mason jar that holds at least . Although you could use a narrow-mouthed jar, it's a lot easier to spoon the ice cream out of a wide-mouthed jar.[1]
- If you don't have a mason jar, you can use a different airtight container as long as it has a very secure lid and seal.
- Pour cream, sweetener, vodka, vanilla, xanthan gum, and salt into the jar. Put of heavy whipping cream into the mason jar. Add 2 tablespoons (25 g) of powdered zero-calorie sweetener like stevia or xylitol, of vodka, of vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) of xanthan gum, and 1 pinch of salt.[2]
- The vodka and xanthan gum prevent the keto ice cream from hardening so much that you can't scoop it.
- Insert an immersion blender and blend the mixture for 1 minute. Lower an immersion blender into the cream mixture so the end is submerged. Turn on the blender and work it up and down in the liquid for 60 to 75 seconds. Keep blending until the mixture doubles in size and it's thick.[3]
- If you don't have an immersion blender, screw the lid tightly onto the jar and shake it vigorously for at least 5 minutes or until the ice cream thickens.
- Freeze the jar of ice cream for 4 hours and stir it every 30 minutes. Put the lid on the jar and stick it in the freezer. Stir the ice cream in 30-minute intervals so it's smooth and freeze the vanilla ice cream until it's as firm as you want. This should take around 4 hours.[4]
- If you like slightly soft ice cream, start checking the ice cream after it's been in the freezer for 3 hours.
- Store the keto ice cream in the freezer for up to 3 days.
[Edit]Creamy Chocolate Keto Ice Cream - Scoop the flesh from 2 ripe avocados into a blender. Rinse 2 small avocados and carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pits and throw them away. Then, use a spoon to scrape the ripe flesh into a blender.[5]
- If you don't have a blender, you can use a large food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Take the lid off the blender and pour in of heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk and of melted coconut oil. Add 2 ounces (57 g) of melted sugar-free chocolate, 2 tablespoons (15 g) of cocoa powder, ¼ cup (50 g) of powdered zero-calorie sweetener like xylitol or stevia, of vanilla extract, and 1 pinch of salt.[6]
- If you can't find heavy cream, use whipping cream. It whips up like heavy cream; it just doesn't have quite as much fat as the heavy cream.
- Blend the chocolate avocado mixture until it's smooth. Put the lid on the blender and blend the ingredients for at least 30 seconds. Keep blending until you don't see chunks of avocado or clumps of cocoa powder.[7]
- If the avocado gets stuck near the blade, turn off the blender and carefully scrape the sides.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze it for 2 to 4 hours. Get out an airtight container and pour the chocolate ice cream base into it. Cover the container and stick it in the freezer. Then, chill the ice cream until it's hard.[8]
- If you want the ice cream to be even smoother, stir it occasionally as it freezes.
- If the chocolate ice cream is too hard to scoop, leave it out at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve it.
- You can store the ice cream in the freezer for up to 3 days.
[Edit]Adding Flavors to Vanilla Ice Cream - Add almonds, chocolate chips, and espresso for a mocha almond ice cream. Put all of the vanilla ice cream ingredients into a mason jar and add of almond extract. Add 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of instant espresso powder, 1/2 tablespoon (2 g) of slivered almonds, and 1/2 tablespoon (5 g) of chopped low-carb chocolate chips. Then, seal the jar and shake it for 5 minutes before you stick the ice cream in the freezer.[9]
- Adding these flavors to the vanilla ice cream adds 1 g of carbohydrates.
- Put blueberries or strawberries into the jar to make fruity berry ice cream. Once you've added all of the vanilla ice cream ingredients to the mason jar, add 2 tablespoons (24 g) of finely chopped blueberries or 5 tablespoons of finely chopped strawberries. Then, blend and freeze the berry ice cream until it's firm.[10]
- You can use fresh or frozen berries. Feel free to try other berries like raspberries or blackberries!
- Using blueberries adds 2 grams of carbs to your ice cream while including strawberries adds 3 grams.
- Make a tropical coconut almond ice cream. Put all of the vanilla ice cream ingredients into a mason jar and add of almond extract along with of coconut extract. Add 1 tablespoon (6 g) of flaked coconut and 1/2 tablespoon (2 g) of slivered almonds. Then, shake the ice cream and freeze it until it's hard.[11]
- Trying this flavor combination adds 1 gram of carbohydrates to your ice cream.
- If you don't want to mix the almonds and coconuts into the ice cream, sprinkle them over the top just before you serve the ice cream.
- Finished.
- Use a mason jar that's large enough to hold the ice cream once it doubles in size.
- If you have an ice cream machine, double or triple the ingredients and pour it into the machine to churn. Using the machine makes lighter ice cream since it incorporates air as it churns.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Easy Vanilla Keto Ice Cream - Measuring cups and spoons
- Mason jar with a lid
- Immersion blender, optional
[Edit]Creamy Chocolate Keto Ice Cream - Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or food processor
- Airtight storage container
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