A lot of people like the salty taste of store-bought beef jerky, but you don’t need any salt to make soft and tender beef jerky. You can season the meat in any way you like, but a dehydrator and meat are the only things you need. The process is also easier than you might think. … Read more
How many people would say that spam is better than bacon? Spam is made from pork shoulder and ham. It used to be called “spiced ham,” but because it was so popular during WWII, the name was changed to “spam.” Bacon is a type of pork that is cured and smoked. It became popular in … Read more
Bacon is one of the most beloved breakfast foods around. The crispy, salty smoky slices of pork belly can instantly elevate any meal. But when you’re staring at the bacon selection in the grocery store you may wonder – which bacon is saltier, smoked or unsmoked? I did some research on the curing, smoking, and … Read more
Is Bacon Grease Flammable? How to Handle Grease and Reduce Fire Risk If you love cooking with bacon, you’ve probably accumulated your fair share of bacon grease. That greasy liquid gold adds tons of flavor to everything from eggs to vegetables. But is bacon grease flammable? Should you worry about it catching fire in your … Read more
Veal is a delicate meat that requires careful cooking to bring out its best flavors and textures. A common question among home cooks and chefs alike is whether veal can be safely and deliciously served medium rare. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cooking veal to a perfect medium … Read more
Picture this: You have spent hours tending to the smoker, carefully controlling the temperature, and monitoring your meat. Then, you spent tantalizing minutes waiting as the meat rests. Finally, you get to take the first slice – and its bitter. Not just a little bitter, so bitter you can barely swallow it. The temptation to … Read more
Dairy Queen is a beloved fast-food chain known for its frozen treats and, surprisingly, its burgers. The company boasts about serving “100 percent beef hamburgers” free of additives and fillers. But where does Dairy Queen get their beef? There have been rumors that human meat was found in a DQ burger, so it makes sense … Read more
If you like to experiment with Asian-inspired cooking, you’ve likely seen recipes that call for oyster sauce. This unusual sauce can make a lot of different kinds of food taste better! Let’s find out how it tastes, what it’s used for, and more! If you enjoy cooking Asian-inspired dishes, you’ve likely encountered recipes calling for … Read more
Do you get a new zit every time you eat pizza or a burger? Have you been watching how much fried food you eat because you know it will make you break out the next morning? If so, you may want to stay away from certain foods to keep your acne from coming back. Read … Read more
Smoking meat is one of the ways my husband shows love, and I agree that a rack of ribs smoked low and slow over hickory wood chips is a real treat. Since most people don’t have a smoker, I’m going to share my easy and unbelievably tasty oven-baked ribs recipe. Yes, you can get lip-smackin’, … Read more