It doesn’t matter what you call these quick meat snacks—meat sticks, snack sticks, beef sticks, slim jims—they are an important part of making sausage. Almost like jerky, but not quite as dry. This sausage is thinner and can be made from pork, beef, deer, or other wild game combinations. Meat sticks are ground then stuffed … Read more
For a comforting sandwich night that everyone will love, make these Easy French Dip Sandwiches with roast beef deli meat, caramelized onions, gooey provolone, and au jus sauce for dipping. They are quick and easy to make and are sure to be a hit with the whole family. The French dip sandwich is a beloved … Read more
If you are from the US and want to go to Canada or Ontario’s Sunset Country, you need to know about the new rules that are now in place. As a frequent traveler between the United States and Canada, one question I get asked a lot is “Can I bring bacon into Canada?” Bacon is … Read more
Some people who are watching their weight or calories choose turkey bacon instead of the pork bacon that is usually served at breakfast. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy. Dietitian Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD, … Read more
After a hellacious week, we finally made it back home. Back to work. Back to school. Back to our regularly scheduled lives. The stress is still there—worrying about how the van repairs will go, whether the rental car will be paid for, and so on. Neckbones are readily available (if you know where to look) … Read more
As bile moves from the liver to the intestine, it goes through a tube called the gallbladder. Fats are the hardest part of food for your body to digest, and bile helps break them down. The liver is continually producing bile, and the gallbladder stores it until your body needs it. When you eat, the … Read more
Cajun andouille sausages in Louisiana, chorizo in Spain, and bratwurst in Germany are just a few of the famous sausages from around the world. Even though sausages can be made with a lot of different types of meat, they are usually made from ground meat mixed with fat and spices. This makes them ideal for … Read more
Pork broth, also called pork stock, is a common bone broth in many parts of the world. As an example, pork broth is used as a base in a huge number of different kinds of noodle soups, congees, curries, and stews in many Asian countries. But here in America, you don’t see it as often. … Read more
Do you like seafood and want to try new things? Branzino and salmon are two popular fish options that you may come across. While both are delicious, there are some key differences between the two that you should be aware of. Branzino, also known as European sea bass, is a white-fleshed fish that is often … Read more
Bacon is made by soaking pork or turkey in a salty solution that has nitrates and sometimes sugar in it and then smoking it. Processed meats may be associated with cancer and heart disease, so it’s best to eat bacon in moderation. They like the way it tastes and feels, but they think all the … Read more