Bacon It’s the sizzling slice of salty, smoky heaven that can turn any dish into a mouthwatering masterpiece. But when you grab a pack of bacon off the shelf, do you ever wonder where that tasty treat hails from? Specifically, does Hormel bacon come from China? It’s a question that has been sizzling on the … Read more
With its bold flavors and sponsorship of extreme sports, Matador Beef Jerky has carved out a niche market amongst thrill-seeking millennials. But who actually owns this edgy meat snack brand? In this article, we’ll peel back the layers and get to the core of Matador Beef Jerky’s ownership. Jack Link’s is the Parent Company Matador … Read more
Venison is a lean, healthy meat that’s growing in popularity. But on its own, it can be a bit dry and gamey for some palettes. That’s why many hunters and venison enthusiasts like to mix in pork fat when grinding venison for burgers, meatballs, sausage and more. The added fat provides moisture, richness and heightens … Read more
Chinese takeout menus always have Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs, along with Egg Rolls and Fried Chicken Wings. Sour and sweet, they are roasted in the oven and brushed with honey or maltose. They taste best on top of your favorite fried rice. People like boneless ribs because they are cheaper and you don’t have to … Read more
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When I was a kid, they would put the beef strips that had been marinated on welded wire and leave them in the sun to dry. If you cut these too thick, they were chewy, but if you pounded them thin enough, they were sweet and crunchy when they were fried. But the beef tapa … Read more
As a Costco shopper and organic food buyer, I used to assume their organic beef was 100% grass-fed. But on a recent trip, I noticed some confusing labeling that made me question this Phrases like “grass-finished” and “grain-finished” appeared on different organic beef packages. This led me to dig deeper into Costco’s organic beef sourcing. … Read more
Shrimp is a popular seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways, from grilling to sautéing. But have you ever noticed that when you wash shrimp, it foams up like soap?. It might seem strange, but this happens because many shrimp are treated with chemicals before they get to your plate. Chemicals like … Read more
Getting ready to buy a whole ham for Easter. You can pick any brand you want, like “Fleur de Lis,” “Kentucky Legend,” “Hormel Cure 81,” or something else. I hardly ever buy a whole ham except at Easter. I think I had a spiral cut ham last year but, didnt care for it at all. … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked that all forms of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine (Zantac) be taken off the U.S. market in April 2020. S. market. They told people to follow this advice because some ranitidine products had too much NDMA, a chemical that is likely to cause cancer. People taking prescription ranitidine … Read more