Ham hocks are the ultimate comfort food ingredient. They impart incredible depth of flavor and fall-off-the-bone texture to soups, stews, greens, beans and more. While traditionally braised or simmered for hours to achieve tenderness, ham hocks can now be cooked to perfection in under an hour thanks to the Instant Pot. Cooking frozen ham hocks … Read more
For over 80 years, Dinty Moore’s beef stew has been a staple in many American households. The familiar smiling chef logo on the red and white cans conjures up memories of warm, comforting meals for generations. But not much is known about what exactly is simmering inside each can of this iconic product. Let’s unravel … Read more
How much beef you get will depend on how much the animal weighed when it was hanging and how you process the beef. The whole beef we hang weighs about 600 to 800 pounds, and the half beef weighs about 300 to 400 pounds. At Marchaland Farms we are willing to accommodate size requests when … Read more
Heres how to make homemade beef jerky following 4 simple yet critical steps. There are four steps in the process, and when they’re all done, you’ll have a bag of gold that’s worth dying for. Okay, maybe not dying for, but pretty close. Beef jerky is a tasty and protein-packed snack that’s loved by many. … Read more
Chitterlings, affectionately known as chitlins, is not a dish for the faint of heart. It’s hard to explain how this beloved soul food tastes, and it doesn’t smell like it does when it’s cooking. After it’s done, it tastes great, especially with hot sauce and vinegar on collard greens, fried chicken, and cornbread. Not everyone … Read more
Recently we spent a few weeks visiting friends in the Chicago area. I knew one of the foods I had to try in chicago was italian beef. My friends husband is celiac and reccomended Portillo’s as a must try spot. When I searched for the best places to get gluten-free Italian beef, I came across … Read more
Tenderloin is a premium cut of beef that is known for its tender and juicy texture. It’s one of the most expensive cuts of beef, so only high-end restaurants or special events serve it. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the tenderloin. The tenderloin is in the cow’s loin and … Read more
Looking for ideas on what to serve with beef stroganoff to make a meal that everyone will want to eat? This list has everything you need! From simple sides like mashed potatoes or garlic bread to more fancy ones like risotto or Russian salad, you’re sure to find the perfect thing to go with beef … Read more
This holiday season, make your roast beef dinner extra special by serving it with the Best Side Dishes for Roast Beef! This list of roast beef sides has everything you need, including How to Make the Perfect Mashed Potatoes, so you’ll never have to worry about what to serve with roast beef again! Roast beef … Read more
These ground beef tacos are easy to make and taste great. They also cook up quickly so you can serve them to hungry people. Everywhere I look, I see leak-proof containers and mason jars teeming with ingredients for the (busy) week ahead. How has this pervasive trend totally eluded my family??. I think the fact … Read more