They’re all here from sausages based on different meat products, cured and smoked sausages, and even vegan sausages. The word sausage dates back centuries, originally coming from the Latin word for salted: ‘salsus’ (1). But it’s interesting that the first written record of sausages was from 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, where a dish made … Read more
Veal, youve come a long way, baby. In the early 2000s, veal had a bad name because of how the animals that were used to make it—usually young male cattle—were treated before they were killed. In the past, when things were worse, the calves were kept in tiny cages where they couldn’t move. Their short … Read more
Hey Pit Boss Nation, we know you’ve been wanting a sweet, juicy ham recipe for Easter dinner. Our pit masters did a great job with this! Twice-smoked ham, also called “double smoked” ham, is the best dish to serve for the spring holiday. It’s easy and delicious. Additionally, the delicious brown sugar glaze turns the … Read more
Peameal bacon, also known as Canadian bacon, is a delicious smoked and cured pork loin roast that is coated in cornmeal. When sliced and baked in the oven, it becomes beautifully crispy on the outside with a tender, ham-like texture on the inside. But knowing exactly how long to bake peameal bacon slices can be … Read more
I always make my Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt (also called Smoked Pork Shoulder) when I need to feed a lot of people quickly. With only 3 ingredients, you’re looking at some good, classic BBQ with plenty of flavor. This process for smoked pulled pork is a delicious way to cook pork butt. It’s a … Read more
There is a difference between the shelf life of meat products that are vacuum sealed and those that are not. If you sell or ship meat, you should know about this. Meats like raw meat and deli meat usually need to be cooked or eaten within a few days of being bought so they don’t … Read more
A tasty way to roast pork loin so that it is juicy in the middle and brown and crusty on the outside. Awhile ago I posted my method for roasting pork perfectly. That pork roast recipe has gotten a lot of great feedback in the comment section. There are also a lot of questions there … Read more
As easy as it gets, slow cooker pulled pork tacos are the best way to make dinner on Taco Tuesday (or any other day). There it is again — that four-letter word. It’s one of my favorite words in the language of cooking, and it’s not even a bad word. I eat them every which … Read more
Ground beef is a kitchen staple used in everything from burgers to meatloaf, tacos to chili. But with rising sodium levels in processed foods, some consumers are concerned about just how much sodium is in a package of ground beef. In this article, we’ll break down the sodium content in different types of ground beef … Read more
Sometimes you just cant beat a light, green salad with an oil and vinaigrette dressing. Other times, you get that craving for some nice fresh fruit and a handful of walnut halves. On other days, like days that end in “Y,” you really want a croissant with egg, cheese, and sausage. Something like, perhaps, the … Read more