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[foggynitefic]

Drop Them Bones Chapter 9: Hard and Fast

This one's a doozy...

Hard and Fast

To be sure of, without a doubt, without debate History: In seafaring times, the term ‘hard and fast’ was used to describe a vessel that was beached on land and unable to be moved. [Don’t lie. Absolutely none of us thought it meant that. None of us.]

So, funny thing. Since posting Chapter 8, I had a wonderful long weekend in Manhattan, followed by the worst stomach flu I’ve gotten in at least a decade. Then, after a few weeks recovering from that, I partially dislocated my knee and sprained my MCL. Full damage assessment still TBD in a couple months, but I have a care plan for now.

What I’ve posted as Chapter 9 was supposed to be ten pages max plus additional scenes, and then this happened. So, I have 6k words of Chapter 10 already because I split Chapter 9 in half, and I’ve had the final scene in Chapter 10 (originally intended for Chapter 6, hah!) written for the last three months…

I currently have 9 more chapters planned out, but as this adventure has shown me, that’s more like guidelines. This chapter would have been out sooner, but reference above, and in retrospect, this chapter’s title also describes me in seafaring times right now…

Notes

At least I’m recuperating and back to excessive research spiraling:

If you have the equipment, time, and inclination, you too can om a gator nom. I have only ever outsourced my gator dining experience to trustworthy restaurants, because I’m happy to compensate people accordingly for their labor and gator meat is fucking expensive to have shipped up north.

I’ve mostly encountered alligator fried or in etouffees in restaurants, and if you can’t source alligator or just think they’re too cute to eat (look at them faces!), they do taste like a fishy chicken, but less swampy than frog, and have the consistency of a pork chop. So, imo, you can substitute either white chicken meat or pork to about the same effects in all the recipes except the whole smoked gator. Alligator meat is very lean and easy to dry out, though (flashbacks to straw-like fried, breaded nonsense on that one trip to Florida…) The Daily Beast has an article from 2019 that goes into more detail on taste, etc. I’m not going to link to any of the butchering videos I watched to make this fic, but if you’re interested, deermeatfordinner on Youtube has a good one.

And yes, in true Louisiana fashion, the state government does have an alligator cookbook available in PDF for free. The final page notes that funds for it came from both Florida and Louisiana, and the most approximate publication date I can find for it is 1994. Its text, graphics, and ingredients definitely look like something from the 80s or 90s…

I was not tracking that discarded crocodile and alligator fat can be used to produce biodiesel at competitive prices…

I went down a lot of interesting 1700-1800s sailing history that involved the provisions given per day to British Navy sailors, how much salt was needed to brine 100 lbs of meat, and how the brining process actually worked (floating eggs and meats, oh my!) The average alligator yields about 40 lbs of meat, so all the proportions and weights for applegators came from multiplying that by three, then adding on more layers of fat than an alligator would have because applegators can also go out in the deep sea. Yes, I know this is a fanfic for fantasy pirates on an imaginary planet. If Oda-sensei can say they’re all stronger because gravity, I can make chonky applegators.

Curing meat Wikipedia article; Quora entry (of all things) on sailor provisions; Colonies, Ships and Pirates blog; and an NIH paper with some science of curing meats; plus a definition of pellicle; and some historical pre-refrigeration context.  Salting meat Wikipedia article and smoking meat Wikipedia article. And of course, once the fancy bougie restaurants start using salt water, it’s cool again.

If you don’t have a smoker at home, here’s a stove-top smoked salmon recipe that could work with any type of fish (though, I don’t think a sweet cure would really go with white fish).

How to dehydrate food without a dehydrator ideas

Making a ground oven: I actually learned about this technique back in anthropology of food, as it’s one of the oldest cooking methods that we know of, and I’ve always wanted to try it. Darn you, local fire ordinances.

Random fandom trivia: If you’re a fan of 911 Lone Star, you may remember the first (I think) season episode of a family ground cooking in their backyard and their racist neighbor being a dick about it then getting a righteous comeuppance from the team. Is it over the top justice? Yes. Is the drama hilarious? Also, yes.

They use a technique in this chapter that I based off a New England clambake set up. Mainly, a pit on the beach with seaweed, hot rocks, and a wet sail over top, covered with sand. General bake concepts and times came from here (if you can read it through that horrible font…)

Sustainably harvesting seaweed.  Modern Farmer has a pretty informative newsletter I’ve been subscribed to for a couple years – It’s an interesting read if you’re into agriculture news (food-related technology, regulations, innovations, etc.) and like to know more about your food supply chain.

I didn’t know how to make sausage before. Behold, basic sausage tutorial!

Recipes bludgeoned in the making of this chapter:

I have never cooked gator meat or a whole pig, but here are recipes that sound like horrifying fun:

Whole Smoked Gator

But also, whole pig ground cooked

Kalua Pork  

Alligator Jerky

Songs: 

[masterdonald101452]

Surprising deermeatfordinner at ICAST!

[dragon-drones]

#Stanford grad and University of Washington professor has gone missing (Oct 4) during a hike around Mother Mountain Loop in Washington state. He was equipped with a tent and other camping equipment. Authorities say he is most likely not alive, however, there is a possibility since he had basic survival equipment. If you’re a drone operator in the area, please comment below. Would love your help to find Sam. #stanford #stanforduniversity #universityofwashington #samdubal #missinghiker #outdoorcheflife #deermeatfordinner #karaandnate (at University of Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHCtOY_FKSp/?igshid=butjmg1rvqu8

[largemouthbassnation]

Mini-Crossbow Fishing to Feed my Pet Largemouth Bass!

Mini-Crossbow Fishing to Feed my Pet Largemouth Bass!

WARNING: I Shoot Fish with my crossbow and catch lizards to feed my pet Largemouth bass named Shamu! No animals were unnecessarily wasted in this video! Only used for food!

*Special Thanks to my friend @Metalcalfray for sending me this amazing miniature crossbow set!

My buddy @rawwfishing's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdNPWAwux7zPVODRguoYMg

Check out my Instagram…

[bcalloway]

Sorry Bambi😜 #grillmaster #deermeatfordinner. #venison

[clandestinewoodwork]

[*Creedmoor] I’ve really been binge watching @deermeatfordinner lately. And yes I now have a Howa in 6.5mm Creedmoor. I mean come on, he dropped a damn moose with it. I’m going to try and get it broken in this weekend and see how it does. Hopefully is much more enjoyable to shoot than my 7mm Rem Mag.

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[marlodesignco-blog]

One of our favorite guys to watch! Check out @deermeatfordinner for some catch, clean and cook! Go to the bio and check out the web address! . . . .give us a follow @marlodesignco . . #Fishinggirls #SurfFishing #FishingLife #FishingLifestyle #OnTheWatermagazine #TightLines #HookedUp #FishOn #FishingUSA #FishingAddict #marlodesignco #stripedbass #deermeatfordinner #striperseason #stripermigration #speargear #girlswhofish #spearfishing #catch #clean #cook https://www.instagram.com/p/B1W2wVnA0rz/?igshid=ou9i49z340mm

[iloveyouhoneybear]

i want to live on a ranch and live off the land and hunt and make catch clean and cook youtube videos i wanna be the next deermeatfordinner

[allourway]

Spicy Baked Venison Meatballs Recipe is garlicky and loaded with flavor. The meatballs have enough kick to get your tastebuds attention. Make up a bunch ahead and freeze.you can also use beef or pork. Get the recipe at All Our Way. #venisonrecipes #venisonburger #deliciousmeat #homemademeatballs #foodporn😍 #eeeeats #italianflavors #deermeat #deermeatfordinner #instachefs #yummy😍 #meatballs #meateaters #weeknightmeals #instafoodgram #instadish #italianflavors #gourmetkitchen #instayums https://www.instagram.com/p/Brac5LUgCkb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1857a4ryohyjz

[seadek]

Custom SeaDek Install for Deer Meat for Dinner

We recently got a call from Robert Arrington of the wildly popular You Tube channel Deer Meat for Dinner. From gator hunting to lobster diving to his awesomely unique Catch-Clean-Cook videos, Robert brings his family’s adventures to the screens of over a million followers every day. When we spoke, he was just putting the finishing touches on his 27′ Rambo project boat, and thought that SeaDek would be the icing on the cake. We agreed, and had him up to the SeaDek factory for a VIP factory installation.

The Rambo is a wide-open fishing and diving machine, and with Robert’s kids spending more time onboard, we decided to do a full-coverage kit in Snow Camo to provide a safe deck that looked great as well.

It was a pleasure working with Robert. We love his videos and he really is a great guy with a contagious appetite for adventure. Enjoy your new kit Robert, we’re sure there will be blood on Dek in short order!

Click here to check out Deer Meat for Dinner’s You Tube channel!

Getting custom SeaDek for your boat is easier than ever. Click here to find a SeaDek Certified Fabricator or Installer near you.

[ybmjadeb]

Love this quote at the end of your YouTube video had to post it 💯 ☀️ 🎣 @deermeatfordinner #deermeatfordinner #dyingtolive #livelife. . . . . #lovequotes #quotesgram #inspirationalquote #quotesforlife #inspirationalquotes #quoteofthenight #quotestoliveby #quotesaboutlifequotesandsayings #quotestagram #quotesaboutlove #quotesoftheday #quotesforyou #successquotes #quoteofday #sadquotes #quoteoftheweek #dailyquotes #quotefortheday #tumblrquotes #quotegram #positivequotes #quotesoflife #quotesdaily #focalmarked

[oceanlifeltd-blog]

A day on the water! Lionfish, Lobster, Sailfish and lots of good memorie...

[vaper620-blog]

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[largemouthbassnation]

Catch Clean and Cook Bass. These fish have always been great table fare, but have lost favor as the "Catch and Release" campaign has been very popular. Across the county, this is a very ... source

[baffinbayrodandgun]

The King Ranch is as good as it is big, hosting their "Paloma Pachanga" this afternoon. A few special guests here, @deermeatfordinner's Robert Arrington, Lance from the King Ranch, Brad with @silverstagknivesofficial and Jason from Game Guard! Now let's go shoot some dove! #findyourwild #gameguard #silverstagknives #kingranch #deermeatfordinner #BBRG #BaffinBayRodAndGun #SargeCustomRods #CaptSally #BlacksMagicJigHeads #SaltwaterAssassin #ChrisMarineBoats #23HaynieCat #MercuryMarine #PowerPole #CrossroadsPropellers #CaptBlack #Capt_marcus_canales #CaptSpencerj #TeamPatrickOutdoors #CaptMark #CaptSutton #saltwaterfishing #speckledtrout #redfish #flounder #wearebaffinbay http://ift.tt/2fp4qlS http://ift.tt/2srImed http://ift.tt/2fpo2X8 http://ift.tt/2nzuABX http://ift.tt/2srImed

[hobonicholbbq]

I will be interviewing the Barlows from Barlow BBQ Youtube Channel. Deer Meat for Dinner https://www.youtube.com/user/deermeatfordinner Biggs' Home Cookin' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGIrZLz6GOgQnFpk5ABC3w