Pork chops can be a tasty and satisfying meal when cooked properly. However, raw pork harbors harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illness if ingested. That’s why it’s critical to clean pork thoroughly before cooking. It’s easy and effective to clean and germ-free pork chops with vinegar. Below you’ll learn why and how to use … Read more
Pork is a controversial food in many religions Its consumption is expressly forbidden in Islam and Judaism, But what about Jehovah’s Witnesses? Do Jehovah’s Witnesses eat pork? The short answer is yes. In contrast to some other religions, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe it is wrong to eat pork or other meat. But followers do … Read more
According to the dictionary, to fast means to give up all or some types of food or drink, especially as a religious practice It’s not very helpful to say “all or some,” is it? What can you eat and drink while you stay fast? The answer is, unfortunately, not very easy. It depends on two … Read more
Meat hanging and meat curing are processes as old as civilization. Before refrigeration, long-term storage of meat was rather difficult in warm or humid climates. Because they are useful, many different peoples and cultures have come up with their own ways to cure and hang things, which is also known as “aging.” The process of … Read more
How long should you keep each type of food in the fridge or freezer? Look at the charts below. Pork sausage is a delicious staple in many households. It’s great for making breakfast sandwiches, soups and casseroles taste better, and a lot more. But like any fresh meat, pork sausage doesn’t last forever. If you’ve … Read more
Gallstones are a common gallbladder problem that affect up to 15% of the U. S. population. Eating the right foods can go a long way toward keeping your gallbladder healthy and preventing gallstones. Have you been diagnosed with gallstones and love pork dishes but aren’t sure if you can still indulge? Many people mistakenly believe … Read more
Country-style Pork Ribs ribs are a great rich and fall-apart tender alternative to traditional ribs. Cheap, easy to make, and SO good, this might just be your new favorite way to eat pork. One of the first really popular recipes on this site was my No-Fuss Easy Oven-Baked Ribs. Even though the recipe calls for … Read more
When in doubt, throw it out? Not so fast. Many canned foods, like cranberry sauce, soups, and pumpkin purée, don’t have dates on them. The Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require shelf life dates to be written on canned foods because they last so long (decades or more). Still, a lot of companies choose to … Read more
There is a pretty tight timeframe for freshness when it comes to raw cuts of meat. In a sense, the clock starts ticking as soon as you take it off the shelf and put it in your cart. The USDA says that uncooked meat can be kept in the fridge for three to five days … Read more
How to cook a pork picnic roast in slow cooker, smoked, baked in the oven or Instant Pot. Slice or toss with a sauce for pulled pork sliders. This is a tasty, high-protein cut that you can roast or slow cook until it’s soft enough to eat with a fork. Picnic pork roast is a … Read more