You might be wondering how store-bought instant gravy packets compare to the kind you make yourself this Thanksgiving and holiday season. I picked three brown gravy brands to compare: Knorr, Big Y, and Better Than Gravy. After following the instructions on the packets, I compared them in terms of taste and consistency. I also ate … Read more
Cha siu (叉燒/叉烞), which people often just call “Chinese BBQ Pork” in English, is a traditional southern Chinese dish that is often linked to Cantonese food. The phrase “cha siu” (cha1 shao1 in Mandarin, sometimes spelled “char siu”) means “fork-roasted,” which refers to the traditional way of cooking. A Chinese BBQ shop (懒亗) will have … Read more
The USDA grading scale makes it easy to choose the perfect steak or roast. The different grades of beef can be confusing at first. This guide breaks down Prime, Choice, and Select beef so you get the right quality for your needs. There are different grades of beef from the USDA that you should know … Read more
If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Pork lungs may not be the most popular or common meat to cook with, but they are worth trying if you ever get the chance! Also known as pork lights, pork lungs have a very unique and … Read more
There are a lot of quick recipes here that use beef stew meat. Learn how to make the best, juiciest meals with these cheap cuts, from Crock Pot beef tips and more. Here are some other family-friendly and quick recipes you can use stew meat for. There are so many amazing recipes with beef stew … Read more
There’s nothing better on a cold winter night than warm, tender pork chops. For extra decadence, serve them with oven-baked potatoes and red wine. But what do you do with all the leftover pork chops that no one wants the next day? Do you make cold sandwiches or microwave chops for lunch? If neither of … Read more
The petite tender, also known as the bistro filet or shoulder tender, is a little-known but delicious cut of beef that comes from the chuck primal or shoulder of the cow. If you’re looking to expand your steak horizons beyond the usual ribeyes and NY strips, the petite tender is a superb option that’s definitely … Read more
What to eat with corned beef? Here are seven classic choices: roasted vegetables, corn casserole as an appetizer, Irish soda bread as a traditional table breading, potatoes (always best when they’re mashed), sauerkraut to cut back on the salt in the beef, and Irish oatmeal cake if you’re in the mood for something sweet. Corned … Read more
Pork tenderloin is one of the most delicious, versatile, and easy-to-cook cuts of pork. It’s lean, tender, and flavorful – perfect for everything from quick weeknight meals to fancy dinner parties. But if you’ve shopped for pork tenderloin recently you may have noticed the price seems higher than you remember. So how much does pork … Read more
The Midwest is renowned for its breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches. Giant, crunchy, deep-fried pork cutlets overflowing from a hamburger bun make this sandwich a local specialty. While you can find this delicacy in restaurants across Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and beyond, grocery store chain Hy-Vee offers an easy way to enjoy this classic comfort food at … Read more