I never said it wasn't a pretty good stew, just that the effort/result ratio exceeds my personal threshold. An hour of chopping is more than enough to trigger my lower back issues and a recipe needs to be pretty goddamn fantastic[*] to justify being in physical pain for the next day. monshu's recipe was way simpler and as good if not better, so this is a case where I see nothing to gain from their fussiness.
I frequently see mention in their recipes of tailoring them to work with what's commonly available in supermarkets and what's practical for the home cook even if it's far short of ideal. But I also agree with you that they miss the mark at times.
[*] For instance, their carnitas recipe. Similar amount of butchering, but a tastier product that couldn't be obtained in a easier way.
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Date: 2013-08-12 05:13 pm (UTC)I frequently see mention in their recipes of tailoring them to work with what's commonly available in supermarkets and what's practical for the home cook even if it's far short of ideal. But I also agree with you that they miss the mark at times.
[*] For instance, their carnitas recipe. Similar amount of butchering, but a tastier product that couldn't be obtained in a easier way.