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  1. On 12/31/2022 at 7:52 PM, BigDHornfan said:


    I’m doing the same thing in 2023.
    Only things I’m planning on buying are club picks my club releases.
    I don’t hunt anymore or chase anything.

    In total agreement. I value my free time too much to hunt bottles.  Grabbed a few good ones over the holidays just wandering in stores when I was otherwise nearby. I’ve worked down my inventory over the last couple years and in a. good place to pick up interesting bottles I stumble onto or just continue working on what’s at the house. 
     

    Remus 6 x 2 at retail

    Larceny C922 x 2 with about 30% markup 

    Cigar Blend at retail

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  2. I use grape seed oil. I don’t know that any oil produces a better sear per se but some have higher smoke points which means they won’t break down and impact the taste of whatever is being cooked in it.  I may try refined avocado oil based on the below. 

    My unprofessional opinion on grill pans v. flat surfaces is that grill pans actually allow the oils and rendered fats to more evenly sear the meat.  I usually rock the pan back and forth a few times while cooking   The oils are so hot they almost fry the surface like bacon and the grill surface allows them to flow underneath but making contact with the steak.  In a flat pan the oils can’t channel underneath the meat as evenly and it’s harder to maintain consistent contact across the cooking surface. 

     

    Why Is Oil Smoke Point Important? 

    Smoking oil isn’t always a problem: there are times when it’s inevitable, such as when you’re stir-frying in an extremely hot wok. Typically, however, smoking is a sign that your oil is breaking down. 

    When oils break down, they can release chemicals that give food an undesirable burnt or bitter flavor, as well as free radicals that can harm the body. Before using any oil, make sure that its smoke point can handle the cooking method you plan to use.

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  3. 2 hours ago, Goredho said:

    Really?  I'm pretty sure I could get by for the next 40 years on 400 million.  He won't find out until and unless he goes broke.

    So does he still have to worry about gold diggers?

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