Bacon is not a health food, lets just come right out of the gate owning that. It is likely that even the “healthiest” bacon will have more fat and sodium than most other meats and plant-based foods that are similar. That said, enjoyed in smaller quantities and without frequency, bacon is pretty great stuff. It … Read more
The first thing I want to say is that I think your answer to the question in the title is correct. As you might expect, pork bung isn’t the pretty pink pork you can buy in a store window. You know that at a great little bistro, pork bung probably won’t be glazed in a … Read more
A decade ago, the hamburger giant announced it would transform how it procures its most vital ingredient. It’s made progress, although you still can’t buy sustainable beef. To many sustainable beef is an oxymoron, but McDonalds executives arent giving up. BGSmith via Shutterstock Ten years ago in January, McDonald’s announced it would begin sourcing “verifiable, … Read more
Getting started in ham radio opens up a fascinating world of communicating by airwaves. If you’re studying for your technician license, you’ll need to understand the frequencies and bands allocated to this class of amateur radio. This guide covers everything a tech can operate with their entry-level license privileges. The technician license offers access to … Read more
Cooking pork in a crockpot is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to prepare deliciously moist and tender meat. But to get perfect results, it’s important to know how long to cook pork in a crockpot per pound. The cooking time can vary quite a bit depending on the size and cut of … Read more
It’s easy to make your own ground pork, so you can always have it on hand for when you want fresh meatballs. This short guide will show you how to buy, grind, and store ground pork meat at home so that you can use it in many recipes. In the past, I have never bought … Read more
An amazing slow-roasted pork shoulder recipe for the oven. Your kitchen will smell delightful all day! He serves steaks, swordfish, a pork butt (Boston butt) and Spatchcock chicken (I had to look that word up!). Pork shoulder, also known as Boston butt, is one of the most flavorful cuts of pork. This tough yet wonderfully … Read more
This simple pork tenderloin recipe for the crockpot makes the juiciest meat ever! It’s seasoned perfectly with a homemade rub and doesn’t take much time or work to make. If you’re craving something similar but using an oven method, try my Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin instead. Pork tenderloin is a lean, tender cut of meat … Read more
Crackers come in all shapes and sizes – round, square, rectangle, large, small, low-sodium, seasoned and more. With so many varieties available, it’s common to wonder about converting amounts between cracker types. One of the most frequent questions is: how many oyster crackers equal one saltine? As an avid baker and cooking enthusiast I often … Read more
Salmon is a versatile and healthy fish that works great in everything from weeknight dinners to elegant entrees. But if a recipe calls for 1 pound of salmon, what does that look like exactly? Let’s break it down so you know how to buy, portion, and cook the right salmon quantity for your needs. What … Read more