Lo-Cal Hobo Dinners (You've never seen a fat hobo, have you?

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  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    Hobo is some of the leanest meat out there.
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    I only use free range, organic, hormone-free hobos.

    Those aren't hobos. They're called hippies.

    I'm still chuckling about this one 10 minutes later...!
  • AlbertPooHoles
    AlbertPooHoles Posts: 530 Member
    I only use free range, organic, hormone-free hobos.
    Those aren't hobos. They're called hippies.
    TIP: Soak the meat overnight in milk to get the patchouli smell out of it.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I only use free range, organic, hormone-free hobos.

    Those aren't hobos. They're called hippies.

    I'm still chuckling about this one 10 minutes later...!

    This. Is. Awesome.
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Wow! You guys all had a party while I was gone.

    Hate I missed it!

    Yes, chicken is, in fact, a substitute for hobo in this recipe. In some parts of the country they can be harder to find-- and too thin to bother with. Apparently lots of you live near plentiful supplies of plump, juicy hobos and all I can say is, "I'm jealous!"

    I've been trying to get our local supermarket to start stocking frozen hobo since fresh is so hard to find. All I can do is keep my fingers crossed on that one.

    -Chelle
    Well done, Chelle.

    Why can't we have more OPs that come back to find their thread derailed, and instead of getting miffed, provide some of the choicest commentary of the now-derailed thread?

    Kids, that's how its done.

    Thanks, Kenneth. I guess I'm just as warped as the rest of you...!

    -C
  • MystikPixie
    MystikPixie Posts: 342 Member
    That is a really creative recipe. Thanks for sharing.
  • lk27
    lk27 Posts: 257 Member
    Looks good! I'll have to try this.
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    Looks good, sounds good.
    Wish i knew what all of the veggies you mentioned are and where i could find them though lol.
    Dont have a very good selection at the stores round here..
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Those aren't hobos. They're called hippies.
    TIP: Soak the meat overnight in milk to get the patchouli smell out of it.
    Damn! Beat me to the patchouli comment. I wouldn't have thought of milk, though. Will lowfat work?
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Normally I am not super sensitive, but the title bothers me a bit.
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Looks great!
    In the event that I don't own liquid smoke, can I substitute anything else?
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Normally I am not super sensitive, but the title bothers me a bit.

    I'm not exactly sure why. They called these "Hobo Dinners" in Girl Scouts.

    It refers to the cooking technique.

    Since most hobos don't carry around pots and pans with them they cook in foil or cans or whatever is available.

    And if the title bothered you, the rest of the thread is definitely going to put you over the edge.

    Sorry if we offended-- my intent was to post a recipe, not make a political statement.

    Now if I had called it "Occupy Tin Foil" that would have been another story...

    -C
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Looks great!
    In the event that I don't own liquid smoke, can I substitute anything else?

    You could just leave it out-- but I love using it in recipes like these and also when I cook beans or field peas.

    In my local supermarket they stock it near the marinades and barbecue sauces.

    Another option would be Goya's Ham Flavored Seasoning, in the spice aisle. It's in a yellow box. Despite it's name, it's vegan-- in case that was a requirement. It has a lot of sodium-- but it tastes fabulous.

    -Chelle
  • RainbowBrite86
    RainbowBrite86 Posts: 245 Member
    Those look yummy!!!
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    If you cook then in the oven, what temp and time? Also, temp and time on a grill? Thanks so much! Looks delicious! :happy:

    My sister makes a recipe very similar to this in foil. She cooks for 45 minutes in at 350. She also browns the chicken first.

    Brown Chicken Brown Cow
  • AudreyRenee19
    AudreyRenee19 Posts: 113 Member
    Looks really good! I want to try this!
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Since the name "Hobo Dinner" is offensive to some (I'm sorry, I had no idea) I tried to rename the meal-- but I can no longer edit the original post.

    I would like to rename it to: "Cookware-less Cooking Technique Inspired By People On-The-Go Who Live A Carefree Lifestyle And Oftentimes Ride The Rails."

    My deepest apologies to all I have offended.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    thanks for sharing YUM
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 662 Member
    Since the name "Hobo Dinner" is offensive to some (I'm sorry, I had no idea) I tried to rename the meal-- but I can no longer edit the original post.

    I would like to rename it to: "Cookware-less Cooking Technique Inspired By People On-The-Go Who Live A Carefree Lifestyle And Oftentimes Ride The Rails."

    My deepest apologies to all I have offended.

    :laugh:
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Yes, in America, even our hobos are fat.

    'MERICA PHUCK YEAH!!
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    Yes, in America, even our hobos are fat.

    'MERICA PHUCK YEAH!!

    I honestly thought the same exact thing. Speaks to volumes to our civilization that a bum in America can be "over fed"

    Seriously, it's pretty cool.
  • NewVonnie
    NewVonnie Posts: 683 Member
    Since the name "Hobo Dinner" is offensive to some (I'm sorry, I had no idea) I tried to rename the meal-- but I can no longer edit the original post.

    I would like to rename it to: "Cookware-less Cooking Technique Inspired By People On-The-Go Who Live A Carefree Lifestyle And Oftentimes Ride The Rails."

    My deepest apologies to all I have offended.

    LMAO!!!! This thread is pure win!! The recipe, OP, and comments.
  • SmileyJ23
    SmileyJ23 Posts: 349 Member
    Looks delicious!
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    what is liquid smoke...
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    what is liquid smoke...

    Find it near the marinades and barbecue sauces. It adds a smokey grilled flavor to your food. Zero calories and a nice touch!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    This thread is all kinds of Win.

    Thanks for this.....my faith in MFP is restored.

    Liquid Smoke is good stuff, finallychelle!! I use it in Black Eyed Pea Corn Salsa. yummmmm
  • DKBelle
    DKBelle Posts: 585
    Yummy, love these!
    Check out my site I have some cool healthy recipe on too :)
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooking-ideasHomemade-Healthy-Foods/179121125503371
  • Bikini_Bound150
    Bikini_Bound150 Posts: 461 Member
    LOOOOOOOOVE!!! THANKS!!!!:heart:
  • Terasome
    Terasome Posts: 3,808 Member
    looks yummy but where do I get liquid smoke? is there another name for it? I live in Australia and have never heard of it.
  • stephr2014
    stephr2014 Posts: 311 Member
    *BUMP*
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