Ribs 101.5 - Early Morning Class Cooks RIB MEAT OMELET

Spareribs, they make a terrific main course (St. Louis cut).

And we learned that with a Saint Louis cut, we have the advantage of FLAP MEAT, which we use for leftovers. We used that meat for an appetizer (Quesadillas). We also used that miracle bonus meat to ZA ZA ZING up a classic side dish (Pork and Beans). We learned to make a restaurant quality dish, and save a ton of money (Bruschetta). And yesterday, we made a main course dish worth sharing on a night when you are entertaining... Redneck Cupcakes.

But we are not done yet... Today, I assembled the class for an early morning session so I can make you all RIB MEAT OMELETS.

Often, an Omelet is made from the ingredients you have on hand. Go to a fancy dancy omelet bar in a fancy dancy restaurant and you will see dozens of possibilities. Here's what I had on hand...

2 Eggs
1/4 cup Buttermilk
Diced Spinach
Dice Onion
Diced Bell Pepper
Diced RIB MEAT
Minced Garlic
Grated Provolone Cheese
1 tablespoon of canola oil

It is important to have everything diced up prior to cooking the eggs. Heat the oil in a small omelet pan (small non-stick skillet). While the oil is heating, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together til well mixed. Test the oil by sprinkling a couple drops of water into the oil. If it crackles, it is ready...

Pour the egg in, add the mixings to taste to one side of the egg mixture.

If you like cheese, add some in the center, if you tolerate cheese, just add a bit on the top after you fold the half with no mixings. It takes about 4 minutes for the egg to cook, keep an eye on the bottom to make sure it is not burning. Top with some more cheese and a little more spinach for color.

I had a couple of BEER BREAD MUFFINS left over from yesterday, I toasted them and added a tab of butter when plated these.

A wonderful breakfast!

Great gifts of Christmas past... See the two coffee mugs... The one on the left has a wonderful picture of my cat Eng looking all happy and bright and full of life. It is a good day when I start it drinking from my Eng cup... The one on the right shows my wife's lazy good for nothing cat Chang.

And if you feel you are falling behind in your studies, I will accept an extra credit essay answering the question, "Which came first, the Chicken Plate or the Egg Omelet"???

Or, write up your own ideas for the following...

RIB MEAT,
it's not just for serving racks of RIBS
anymore!!!

And come back on Christmas morning when we do a special rib meat tribute to Charles Dickens and "A Christmas Carol".