Here’s a trick that will make sure your roast beef looks good and tastes great: make sure the middle is still pink once it’s done cooking. Roast beef that is soft on the inside and caramelized brown on the outside is a treat for the eyes and the mouth. That’s because it’s easier than it … Read more
As catfish farming continues to grow in popularity, farmers are looking for inexpensive, sustainable ways to feed their fish One solution that is gaining traction is using poultry waste as feed Chicken manure and processing leftovers can provide protein and nutrients, reducing feed costs substantially. While unconventional, feeding catfish poultry waste has many benefits if … Read more
A type of semisolid fat called lard is often used in baking and cooking to make foods taste rich and creamy. But it has a lot of saturated fat and is made from pork, which some people may not eat for religious or health reasons (1). Lucky for us, there are many healthy fats that … Read more
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Pork butt is a cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the front shoulder of the pig. It’s an exceptionally flavorful cut that’s great for roasting smoking or slow-cooking. But the name “pork butt” often leaves cooks scratching their heads – why would a cut from the shoulder be called the “butt”? … Read more
Shrimp, before it’s cooked, is a very unappetizing gray-blue color. This color, it turns out, is the exoskeleton (you know, the shrimp’s external skeleton). Now, to explain how that exoskeleton turns pink we have to get scientific on you. Here we go: the exoskeleton contains carotenoids (which are pigments) called astaxanthin. It is these carotenoids … Read more
For pork lovers, nothing beats the savory taste of bacon, ham, or a juicy pork chop. But if you’ve ever felt nauseous or had stomach cramps after eating pork, you know it can sometimes lead to misery Understanding the common culprits behind “pork illness” can help you enjoy snout-to-tail dining without the nasty side effects. … Read more
Grass hay should be the high-fibre cornerstone of every guinea pig’s diet. The fibre in hay helps meet the important digestive health needs of herbivores such as guinea pigs. A daily recommended amount of a uniform, fortified food provides essential vitamins and minerals not found in hay. Fresh greens are also an important part of … Read more
Welcome to our guide to beef cuts! It will help you learn more about the different cuts of beef and where on the animal they come from. We think it’s important to know the basics of cooking and butchery, so we’ve told you how to cook each cut in the best way. Different cuts of … Read more
My favorite method for how to cook steak in the oven. It’s surprisingly easy to prepare steak and cook it in the oven until it’s done the way you like it. It tastes great too! One of the random downsides about our apartment here in Barcelona? We’re not allowed to have a grill. I didn’t … Read more