One evening my stepson was viewing my new Ravnhaus BBQ site and he came across "Four Filets find Fire". The delectable pink medium rare tenderloin perked his interest and his stomach began to growl so he immediately called his mom (the Ravnest) and expressed great interest in coming over for dinner very soon for a taste of the beautiful Egg cuisine.
I smiled smugly to myself and thought "Ah yes, the boy is coming right along with his carnivorous education and is well on the road to full Jedi status in the Way of the Carnivore". As a young grasshopper he preferred cereals and grains and if he did partake in the bounty of the hunt he insisted that it be well overcooked and free of the fine red juices of the heart. But with careful withdrawal from such jerked fare, the slow introduction over time of the life blood into his steaks and with the encouragement of his enlightened wife (a full Jedi princess cultured in the finest steak houses) he has crossed from the dark side and now eats his meat as it was meant to be eaten, pink and floating in it's own juices.
Central Market Filets
The Best in Town to be Found
Only $21.99* per pound
*Bacon not included
The Ravnest was sent on the hunt for a suitable fare as only the finest will do for her young prince and his lovely princess. In this part of the galaxy if you seek the best you must journey to the world known as Central Market. As you pass through its portals you enter a marketplace unlike any most people have ever seen. It is a collection of the most prime meat, the most succulent seafood, exotic vegetables from far distant places and fruits you never knew existed. A true Epicurean's delight. The hunt was a success and the Ravnest returned bearing four perfect filets of beef although a very large sacrifice was required to the gods of commerce.
I lit a fire in the sacred alter and the second sacrifice was began. I cooked direct and close to the coal so that the purifying flames could sear the loins with great intensity.
At about three minutes the steaks were flipped and and allowed to sizzle for another three minutes. I flipped two more times at about two minutes each time with the dome down but not shut down. I had the vents open as if doing a 350° cook (2 inch on the bottom and butterfly valve fully open).
Dinner was served.
The meat was truly melt in your mouth good. The flavor was superb. Once you have had the finest it is hard to go back to a lesser experience. The Big Green Egg and high end beef tenderloin was a winning combination. The culinary gods were pleased with the offerings of the day. The young Prince has achieved Full Jedi Knighthood in the Way of the Carnivore.
02/19/02