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Paul · Posted: Monday 7-19-2010 6:22 am Post subject: Milk Can Supper

Well, it's not exactly over a campfire but you could easily do it that way too.

I found a stainless 5 gallon milk can at a local shop and just had to try this method of cooking. It turned out way better than expected and was a hit with everyone!

I lined the bottom of the can with some corn husks and then added the following... 10 lbs new potatoes, 2 cabbages, 2lbs baby carrots, sweet onions, 24 cobs of corn & lots of sausages on top. Simmered (covered) for two hours with 8 cups of my home-made chicken stock and one bottle of beer. It smells so good while cooking - definitely attracts a crowd...lol!

I actually had two heads of cauliflower and some sweet potatoes, but I ran out of room in the can... guess I need a 10 gallon one now! Gold Tooth Smile:

When it's finished, just dump out the contents into a couple of serving trays, remove the corn husks and let everyone dig in! The corn husks on the bottom act as a sort of scorch-buster... there were a few burned ones, but not one potato was burned.

I almost didn't have time to take any pictures... the line-up started when everyone saw the empty pans on the table. Thumbs Up

I wasn't sure if everyone wanted sausage, so I did a beef brisket as well... I'll post those pics later. :Smile 1:

Oh ya, here's a short video of it cooking in the can... you can hear it chugging away!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47464098@N03/4808268573/
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CWallyD · Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 136

Looks good

castironcook · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 42 Location: Cowtown

Paul:

Again, an excellent job!!!

For those of you that want to try the Cream Can Cooking, here is a website:

http://www.ogallalacreamcansupper.com/

John
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Zelix · Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 70

Wow looks good. It's kinda somewhat like what we call a low country boil here. Thumbs Up

here's a simple recipe of the low country.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/daves-low-country-boil/Detail.aspx

I gotta have a milk jug now... I wonder where to get one...

ddiestler · Joined: 25 Jun 2009 Posts: 40

My mouth watered looking at it!!! Fabulous job

Tom Kurth · Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 133 Location: Alma, Mo

How high up did the liquid come in the can? Was the meal boiled or steamed?

Best,
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Paul · Posted: Tuesday 7-20-2010 1:56 pm Post subject:

Hey Tom... the liquid only came up a couple to three inches I think. Technically, I guess the potatoes would've been boiled & everything else steamed. Thinking

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trainwerck · Joined: 29 May 2010 Posts: 4 Location: salem oregon

so would this work in any large pan? i am thinking bout using my turkey fryer pot for this but dont want it to turn out bad for a bunch of people.
what do you think?

Christn · Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Posts: 720 Location: near Memphis, Tn.

'Scuse me while I get the slobber off my keyboard........
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BIGDADDYBR549 · Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 200 Location: Jackson TN

Trainwreck, yes it will work in a turkey fry pot, that's what I use. It actually works easier in that you have the basket to lift out and leave the liquid. As someone else said this and the low country boil are very close, it's a great way to feed alot of people. Just be sure to season the liquid liberally to get flavor into the food through the steam. BIGDADDY

Pop · Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 71 Location: Demopolis,Al

This is done a lot in the south, add liquid crab boil and some craw fish or shrimp along with everything else. Man it's good.

BobKat · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Tennessee

We call it Frogmore stew in these parts.

Carolyn™ · Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Posts: 193 Location: Sydney Australia

I like the novely look of the can.

wannchef · Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 24 Location: Wann, NE

I make something very similar that I call prairie steamer. I make it in my electric turkey fryer, but now I know where to get the cream can for cooking outdoors. Thanks. Here is my recipe

Prairie Steamer

Ingredients
3 young chickens, cut into eighths
18 small potatoes
12 small onions
12 sausages your choice, Kielbasa, Linguisa or Andouille
One dozen ears of corn

Directions
Scrub the potatoes, peel onions and husk corn. Save the husks, but discard the silk. Spread a layer of corn husks on the bottom of a boiler or large kettle. Pour in 1 quart water. Spread a layer of potatoes and onions on the husks. Add a layer of chicken pieces and sausages. Add another layer of husks, then a layer of corn and another layer of husks. Top with one potato. When that potato is done, everything is done. Cover the pot and steam over fire for 1 1/2 hours or until done.

You can brown the chicken for a richer broth. You can also add quartered cabbage to the layers.

enjoy Leona
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