Last month we had the thermostat set at 62 degreesMy wife and I were both comfortableWell we got our gas bill back, $220I don't think our walls are insulated at all in the house so we're insulating the attic this weekend, already installed a programmable thermostat (we used to have an old round Honeywell thermostat), and bought a ceramic heater for our living room.We lowered it to 58, is this bad for a house? For us?We live in Ohio, and last month was COLDProbably only going to get worseIs there anything else we can do?
Think you best check out more than a few recipes on thisThere is ways that are way better than others to make this properlyMaybe try doing a web search for chef recipesBeen sometime since I cooked this so do not want to give you wrong instructions, Love this type of meat to much and it is so unhealthy anymore for us.
This is a simple and great tasting recipeIt's easy to follow, good luckServe with a good dish like a scalloped or mash potato6 pounds Prime Rib with bone, remove excess fat 2 tablespoons fennel seed 2 tablespoons whole coriander seed 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 1 tablespoons caraway seed 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1/4 cup coarse sea salt 1/4 cup grapeseed oil Horseradish sauce, recipe follows Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F In a coffee grinder, pulse spices until well combined and slightly coarse; add sea saltRub prime rib thoroughly with spices, coating entirely Pour oil over roastGently rub inSear prime rib in a heavy saute pan on all three sides; about 2 to 3 minutes each sidePlace pan in ovenCook for 1 1/2 hours until you reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees F Remove from oven and place on hot grill for an additional 15 minutes to grab grill flavor and caramelize the surface of the meatRemove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicingServe with the Horseradish Sauce Horseradish Sauce: 2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish 8 ounces sour cream drained 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Salt Dash hot sauce In a medium sized bowl, mix together all ingredients and serve with Prime RibPlace in refrigerator until ready to serve If making au jus, place the roasting pan on the stove burners over medium-high heatAdd 1 cup red wine and scrape the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoonAdd 2 cups beef stock and season with salt and pepperContinue to cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutesStrain the sauce through a sieve to remove the solids before servingDe-grease, if necessary.
We make Prime Rib every Christmas dinner and it's soooo easy and delicious! All you have to do is a make a (Kosher) salt and pepper paste and spread all over your ribThe paste will turn into a nice crust that you can brush off when it's done and the meat is so flavorfulFor the paste I just mix a ton of salt (ie: probably 1 1/2 cups and couple tablespoons pepper) and just enough water to make a paste and spread all overCook the rib-fat side up so it melts down and it basically self bastesAt the end take let the meat rest for 10 mins loosely covered with foil to let the juices redistrubateYou can also you the juice and add beef broth for an au jusGood Luck!
55 is the coldest you can go.Remember there are cold pockets I wouldn't lower your house below the 62 until you address the insulationOhio building codes require R-49 attic insulation, and are increasing to R-60If you are using batting lay it the opposite way it is nowDon't cover ventsLeave clearance around electrical junctions and plumbing ventsThere should be a vapor barier before the first insulation and you need to fill between the rafters before laying the new insulation overYou are eligible for a 30% credit for insulation in the atticFor qualified energy-efficient improvements, refer to the Energy Policy Act of 2009 and check with your accountant or the IRS for further details on how to claim your tax creditConsider: Making sure each window has the plastic shrink filmUnless your windows are newer extend the film to the wallGet insulating foam pads for all external outlets and switchesThat you fashion door snakes that you tack to the bottom of the external and basement door Seal off the entry to the room you are running the ceramic heater inYou can do this with a rubberized curtain or tarp If you have a basement be sure the sills are packed with insulation and the basement windows covered Consider a pellet/wood stove combo for next yearBest time to buy them is in the spring Use ceiling fans to distribute heat Use the door to enter and exit the house that will cause the least heat lossOn very cold days a supplemental heater at this doorway will warm the incoming chilled air Get inscence sticks and walk around the house with it to see where the heat is being sucked outPay for an energy auditSo you know what areas to address next.
