Southern cooking is built around smoked neck bones and ham hocks. They are often eaten with beans, potatoes, rice, cabbage, and other vegetables. They are also used in soups and stews, where they are slow-cooked until the meat is smokey and falls off the bone. Smoked neck bones or ham hocks are probably something most … Read more
I published my first investigation of the year last week. It showed what’s in some Boar’s Head meats that you might buy at the deli counter, such as: A lot of you were shocked by this because you’ve never seen what’s in their deli meats and thought they used better ingredients because of how they … Read more
The pistol shrimp is a fascinating creature that inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world It gets its name from its oversized claw that can snap so loudly it sounds like a gunshot! While pistol shrimp are popular aquarium inhabitants, some may wonder whether these shrimp are edible like other varieties. So can … Read more
Smoky bacon flavored potato chips have become a fan favorite over the years, prized for their rich meaty taste. But with a name like “smoky bacon” it’s normal to wonder – are these crisps cooked in real bacon fat? Or do they actually contain bits of pork? As a pork-avoider myself, I was curious about … Read more
People love having a honey-baked ham as the main dish at holiday meals and other special events. It’s hard to say no to savory ham that has been cured in smoke and sweet honey glaze. Honey baked hams are often sold pre-cooked and fully frozen for convenience. But this also means they need to be … Read more
This is obviously a funny joke, but Jolly Ranchers are a classic American candy, and people are starting to wonder if this can be made vegan. Do Jolly Rancher Chews Contain Pork Gelatin? Unraveling the Mystery Behind This Iconic Candy Jolly Ranchers have delighted candy lovers with their bold fruit flavors and chewy texture for … Read more
A Chisesi ham with a beautiful glaze is often the star of holiday and special occasion dinners. It is known for having a great flavor and being juicy, but Chisesi ham needs to be handled in a certain way to be at its best. Follow this full guide to get insider tips and step-by-step instructions … Read more
If you want a tasty dinner idea, a Philly cheesesteak sandwich doesn’t have to be hard to make or even real. You don’t even have to cut up ribeye steaks or look for fancy frozen ones to make these. They are really easy and taste great. And it’s not very often that we think about … Read more
Beyond Meat’s plant-based sausages, like Beyond Sausage and Beyond Breakfast Sausage, are very popular because they taste and feel like meat. But because they look so much like real sausages, many people wonder if you can microwave Beyond sausages like you would meat sausages. Let’s find out! An Overview of Beyond Sausage Beyond Sausage is … Read more
Turkey bacon has become a popular lower-fat and lower-calorie alternative to traditional pork bacon But like regular bacon, turkey bacon is still a raw meat product that requires proper storage and handling to avoid bacterial contamination So how long can you leave uncooked turkey bacon sitting out before it becomes unsafe to eat? The general … Read more