“I remain staunchly against the use of tongs in perpetual stew. I think their usage will only dull your skill and expertise with the ladle.”
“I prefer the milder garlic taste when the stew is fatty like this since I feel that full cloves can somewhat bind to all of the oil.”
“Main solution to the amount of fat in the stew is to try to water it all down.”
“To keep the good broth flavor going for a little bit longer.”
“Hopefully the acidity helps balance out the fattiness while providing some better flavor and heat.”
“Something a little starchier... likely work a little bit better at absorbing the fat.”
“To cut through all of that oil.”
“Basically lost its texture immediately, although the flavor it has provided is a bit more improved.”
“I remain staunchly against the use of tongs in perpetual stew. I think their usage will only dull your skill and expertise with the ladle.”
Dominated by fat and oil, but with noticeable notes of hominy, chipotle acidity, and peppercorns.
The creator is actively trying to manage a high fat content by diluting the stew with hot water and using powdered seasonings instead of whole aromatics that might trap oil.