“I'm gonna sit with the consequences of my actions as a learning experience.”
“An all-time classic addition.”
“To bring an extra level of heat and flavor.”
“Added as a slurry to emulsify the oil, thicken the broth, and potentially mitigate salinity.”
“Sold as a ham shank, but the creator notes they are essentially the same cut and both commonly smoked.”
“A pre-cut mix of veggies that saves work and contains many ingredients the creator likes for the stew.”
“Added because mushrooms are a valuable asset that cannot be overcooked.”
“I'm gonna sit with the consequences of my actions as a learning experience.”
Extremely fatty and salty; the vinegar from the previous day's giardiniera has broken down but the salt remains.
The stew is currently suffering from an imbalance of fat (from the ham hock and pancetta) and salt (from the ham hock and giardiniera brine). The creator is attempting to stabilize the texture and flavor using a cornstarch slurry.