Making your own sausage at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Once you’ve filled the sausage casing with the seasoned meat mixture the next step is tying the casing into individual sausage rings or links. While it may seem intimidating as a beginner tying sausage rings is actually quite simple once you get … Read more
Some might think that turkey bacon is just the skin of the turkey, which is the part that everyone wants at Thanksgiving. But that is not the case. Pork bacon is made from the belly fat of pigs. I’ve seen some pretty thick turkeys, but in general, turkeys don’t have belly fat. To make turkey … Read more
Pork is the world’s favorite meat, exceeding mutton, beef, and even poultry in per capita consumption. How much of that meat, though, is overcooked? Have you ever had a dry pork roast or tough chops? I’m sure you have. People used to—and unfortunately still do—overcook many pork products. They don’t know that the USDA says … Read more
This New York strip steak is seared and cooked until it’s golden brown. It’s then topped with a cream cheese and herb butter. A simple dinner recipe that tastes like it came from a steakhouse but can be made at home. When it comes to food, steak is always a good choice. My favorite ways … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. As much as I love eating pork, I havent always been the biggest fan of cooking it. It always turned out too dry and tough in the past, especially when I tried to cook with pork loin. … Read more
Crispy salty smoky bacon bit toppings have become a ubiquitous salad bar staple and beloved bacon hack for vegetarians. But have you ever wondered who invented bacon bits and how they became so popular? Let’s delve into the fascinating history and origins of this iconic bacon product we all know and love. The Invention of … Read more
Ready for juicy and tender pork chops that you can shake and bake. The breadcrumb coating has all the classic savory flavors. Not to mention a bit of nostalgia!. I loved shake and bake chicken and pork chops as a kid. Not exactly gourmet, but who cares? Simple, comfort food. We add an extra step … Read more
This year’s brand-new Christmas main dish is here! You’ll love how easy and effective the cooking method in this Roast Beef Tenderloin recipe is for turning the meat pink all the way through. Slathered in garlic-thyme-butter and served with a dreamy mushroom sauce, to say it is delectable is an understatement. I hope you love … Read more
The USDA has finally come around! Now I don’t have to cook my Grilled Ribeye Pork Chops with Smoked Spanish Paprika Rub all the way through to well done. I can just cook them to medium. Celebrate grilling season with pork at Kroger! This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board and Kroger. Backyard … Read more
Pork has smell. But we probably are used to it. However, compare to beef and mutton, pork does not smell as strong. Still, if I am making soup with pork ribs, I am paranoid about them. I make sure my pork is really fresh. Of course, that means getting it from a butcher right away … Read more