Pork chops are a deliciously versatile cut of meat that can be prepared in endless ways. When shopping for pork chops you’ll often see them sold in 4 ounce portions. But if you’re new to cooking pork chops you may be wondering – just how big is a 4 ounce pork chop? In this article, … Read more
It can be hard to keep track of what’s in your food when they list so many different things in their dishes. We’re going to look more closely at Popeyes’ green beans and see if they have pork in them. So, if you’re curious about the ingredients in your favorite fast food chain’s dishes, keep … Read more
Beef liver is an underappreciated cut of meat that takes well to smoking. When prepared properly, smoked liver can be tender and flavorful. However, the process requires care and precision to avoid overcooking. For those who have never worked with liver before, “Can you smoke beef liver?” is a very good question. In this complete … Read more
Do you remember seeing those Shake n Bake commercials in the 1980s, with Alice from The Brady Bunch. Back then, when almost everyone watched The Brady Bunch, she was the perfect person to promote anything to do with cooking. Shake n Bake was all about convenience, and really, what could be simpler. Put the seasoning … Read more
One thing I learned from making red beans over the years is that it’s a labor of love. There’s more to it than quickly gathering some ingredients together and dumping it into a pot. I learned that the key to making a great pot of beans is to build up the flavors, just like in … Read more
It takes different amounts of time for different types of food to move through the digestive tract. Things like sex, metabolism, and a number of digestive problems can also slow or speed up the digestive process. In general, food takes 24 to 72 hours to move through your digestive tract. The exact time depends on … Read more
You’ve had your beef broth out of the box for a few days now and want to know how long it will last in the fridge. Or maybe you found an unopened can of beef broth that’s a few months past the printed date. And you started thinking: does beef broth go bad, and if … Read more
As a home cook and food blogger, I’m always looking for new and delicious ways to prepare family-friendly meals One of my go-to dishes is oven-baked bone-in pork chops. These tender, juicy chops are so easy to make and full of flavor In this article, I’ll share my tips and tricks for oven-baking thick, bone-in … Read more
Nitrates are a set of compounds that involve nitrogen and oxygen molecules. While they are often associated with cured meats, green, leafy vegetables are actually much richer in nitrates. Nitrates are often found in cured meats, which makes some people worry that they might cause cancer. However, studies have shown that nitrates in vegetables may … Read more
Here’s the thing: this was supposed to be about fore rib of beef. The Flintstones style piece of meat with the rack of bones around the side. It was to be my birthday treat, a deluxe cut I’d never cooked myself. But could I find it in any supermarkets? Nope. So I dejectedly chose a … Read more