Pancetta is a staple ingredient in many Italian dishes like carbonara, amatriciana, and Caesar salad. But if you’re not familiar with pancetta, its name alone doesn’t reveal much about what it actually is. Is pancetta a pork product? How does it differ from bacon? In this article, we’ll uncover everything you need to know about … Read more
Walk into any grocery store lately and you may have noticed empty shelves where corned beef usually sits. With Passover and Easter coming up, two holidays where corned beef is a popular meal component consumers are worried about whether they’ll be able to get their hands on this deli staple. Is there truly a corned … Read more
There’s nothing better on a cold winter night than warm, tender pork chops. For extra decadence, serve them with oven-baked potatoes and red wine. But what do you do with all the leftover pork chops that no one wants the next day? Do you make cold sandwiches or microwave chops for lunch? If neither of … Read more
Newfoundland salt beef is a beloved staple ingredient in traditional Jiggs dinner and other dishes originating from the island of Newfoundland. For those living in Ontario who crave the unique flavor of this cured and brined beef tracking down authentic Newfoundland salt beef can be a challenge. As lovers of great food my team and … Read more
Happy New Year! Here is THE BEST recipe for pork and sauerkraut! It’s juicy and full of flavor, just like mom used to make it. This pork roast is probably the very first roast I ever made on my own. It was my first New Year’s Eve without my parents after they had both died. … Read more
Bacon is one of the most beloved breakfast foods around the world. The savory, smokey, salty flavor of sizzling bacon is hard to resist. But for Muslims and Jews who follow religious dietary restrictions on pork, regular bacon is off limits. This leaves many wondering – is there a halal or kosher version of bacon … Read more
Mitchell’s boneless smoked ham is a delicious fully-cooked ham that only requires reheating to be ready to serve. With its smoky flavor and tender, juicy meat it makes an easy and impressive centerpiece for holidays, gatherings or anytime you crave savory ham. Cooking Mitchell’s boneless smoked ham is simple, but there are some tips and … Read more
I was introduced to homemade sausage and bacon on this forum earlier this year. I have discovered a website with a recipe for a different type of bacon. This bacon is made from pork Boston butt AKA pork picnic. It will taste like bacon if sliced thin and taste like ham if sliced thick. If … Read more
If you love bold, complex flavors and hearty comfort food, you need to try beef caldillo. This richly flavored Mexican beef stew explodes with spice and satisfaction. But what exactly is caldillo? Let’s uncover the secrets of this mouthwatering one-pot wonder. An Intro to Beef Caldillo Beef caldillo (pronounced kahl-DEE-yoh) is a spicy, tomato-based beef … Read more
Say goodbye to dry and flavorless pork tenderloin. With my easy cooking method, you can make the best, juicy, tender pork tenderloin in under 30 minutes. If you’re tired of dry pork tenderloin, try this easy recipe. It guarantees moist and juicy pork, which you can make with your favorite spice rub. I cook this … Read more