Cooking a perfect pork belly that’s crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside can seem intimidating for beginner pitmasters. But with some guidance on selecting the right cut of meat, prepping techniques, seasoning, temperature control, and cooking methods, you can master this skill easily on your Kamado Joe. In this detailed guide, … Read more
Tom Hanks’ decades of success in the movie business have provided him an abundance of wealth. It’s easy to see how Hanks has been able to make so much money. He has been in blockbusters like Cast Away, Toy Story, and Forrest Gump. Yet, although he’s rolling in dough today, things were very different when … Read more
Pork rinds are a popular snack, especially among those following low-carb or keto diets. Their crispy, crunchy texture and savory flavor make them hard to resist. But some people report feeling bloated and uncomfortable after eating pork rinds. So do these snacks really cause bloating? Let’s take a closer look. What Are Pork Rinds? Pork … Read more
Once you’ve prepared this recipe, all you have to do is put it in the oven and let it cook. It’s a great way to feed a family or a crowd with little work. This is a great cut of beef. To make the meat tender, it needs to be cooked slowly. When it’s done, … Read more
Seashells have been used as money, jewelry, decorations, and sometimes even containers for as long as people have lived. This is also true for abalone shells. They have a unique beauty that comes from having very high iridescence, and they have a long history of being used as spiritual symbols. In the next few paragraphs, … Read more
My hubby came up with these katleti after gathering ideas from his mom. He bakes them after sautéing and they come out juicy and tender. They go really well together with buckwheat, braised cabbage or any potato dishes. You aren’t really Russian or Ukrainian if you haven’t had kotlety; end of discussion. Blending Ground Turkey … Read more
Pork is the most widely consumed meat globally, but it wasn’t always a dietary staple. Tracing back thousands of years reveals some fascinating intersections between pork and Native American cultures. Did Indigenous tribes eat pork before European contact? How did pork consumption evolve among Native Americans over time? Let’s find out! Pork’s Pre-Contact History in … Read more
Brined Pork Chops, bone-in chops are left to brine for 24 hours, then grilled and devoured! The Complete Guide to Brining Pork Chops Overnight for Perfectly Juicy Meat As a busy home cook, I’m always looking for ways to add flavor to simple ingredients like pork chops I discovered that brining is a fantastic technique … Read more
Nitrates and nitrites are common food preservatives, especially in cured and processed meats like ham, bacon, sausages and deli meats. They give these foods their characteristic pink color and unique flavor However, there are concerns that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other meats may have negative health effects. This article provides a deep dive … Read more
The richest sources of collagen are skin, bone, joint material and certain organs. These can come from any fish, fowl, or land animal. To combat your 1-2% loss of collagen every year, you need to eat foods high in collagen. It’s only found in four foods: bone broth, some organ meats, meat on the bone … Read more