Windy Ridge

Went to Windy Ridge, near Dubois Wyomin', yesterday, for some cell-site maintenance.  Some photos from the site.

 

First two photos are 'down-country', lookin' towards Riverton and Lander, Wyomin'.


Third photo is of the 'DuNoir' area - some really wild and scenic areas back in there.  I have done some hunting, in that area, many years ago.






Final photo shows the peaks of the Tetons, just to the left of the satellite dish.

Liver and Onions

There are quite a few people who say they don't like liver - for those folks, I can only say you are missing one of the greatest food combinations ever invented - Liver and Onions.

How I prepare this feast:

1/2 pound of liver (beef, deer, or antelope*) per serving.

At least 2 onions per serving, 3 is good, 4 is even better.  Yellow onions work best with this recipe.

EVOO

Peel and slice onions, slice 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick.

Nothing beats cast-iron for most cooking, including liver/onions.

Heat up a big cast-iron skillet or Dutch Oven - medium heat to start.

In a bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, and sage (last 3 ingredients to taste).

If liver is in large pieces, cut into smaller manageable sized servings.

Pour in a light coating of EVOO or Canola Oil into the cast-iron.  Immediately roll liver in flour mixture then place into the skillet.

Watch liver carefully, don't let it over-cook.  Remove when it is slightly less done than your preference.

Add some more oil to the skillet, bring up the heat to high.  Put in all the onions, breaking them up into rings, and cover.  Stir the onions often, turning over and over.  I like my onions really well done, almost to the point of being burnt.  Just keep watching/turning.

When the onions are almost done, put the liver back in on top of the onions - cover again, allow the liver to come back up to temperature.

Serve with a dark red wine (Merlot or Cabernet) - enjoy!

* You really have to like liver, and like Antelope (American Pronghorn), in order to enjoy this - I like it, but be prepared for a very strong liver flavor!