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10-15-2011, 05:01 PM
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Okay, so I want to make that Vanilla Cider Pork with Pears recipe and it calls for the sacrifice of a vanilla bean and its innards.
But it's only going to be cooked for a few minutes.
Can it be reused? Can it be saved for later use?
Barbara~~~wants to save the bean...
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The first two times I made this I actually used vanilla extract because I didn't have a bean and I didn't want to spend $9, yes $9 on ONE at the store. I've since found a mail order place where they are about 1/4 of the price. Turned out fine with the extract!
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The only problem I can see, Barbara is if the bean picks up too much flavor from the dish. I reuse mine quite a few time (in fact some of my kaluha has 5 or 6 beans in it after a few batches), but I only use them in the kaluha.
Wish I could help more. someone will come along and help.
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Trixee,
Please do share this online site that is 1/4 of the regular price...
Barbara
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True that, Jean. And oh my, it was a wonderful dish!
Barbara
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Sure - I get them from Olive Nation. And I'm glad you liked the dish!
http://www.olivenation.com/Premium-Bourb...s-P84.aspx
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Holy cow Trixee!! What a site!! Thank you!!!
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do I dare go there??????????????????
I was right - should not have gone...
White Truffle & Parmesan Cheese Sauce - hmmm, this is something to play with. Bechamel + truffle oil +parmesan - oh yes.
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Hi,
I just purchased 1/2 a lbs from Amazon for 27.69 +free shipping. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans.
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Is it too late to add, I rinsed the bean off well and stuck it in a bottle of vodka with some Splenda. The vodka is great, I don't notice any pork taste......but then again, I wouldn't
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