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
For a long time, pork rinds were only sold at gas stations and convenience stores. Now, you can also find them at regular grocery stores. Some companies offer gourmet flavors of pork rinds. Some high-end restaurants have even added gourmet pork rinds to their menus. Pork rinds have become an increasingly popular snack in recent … Read more
A proper pork pie is such a great inclusion in a lunchbox or party spread. These use a traditional hot water crust pastry, and are very easy to make. The pork pie is a beloved British staple—a hearty pastry crust filled with spiced ground pork and gelled meat juices But what about leftovers? Can you … Read more
Blanching is a simple cooking technique that can make a big difference in the taste and texture of pork It helps remove impurities, reduce saltiness, and tenderize the meat Blanching pork before marinating or cooking results in clean, sweet-tasting meat that cooks up juicy and tender. While an extra step, taking the time to blanch … Read more
This Pork and Sauerkraut recipe is tasty. It’s meaty and sour, with a touch of sweetness from the onion soup and brown sugar. A pork loin roast is a great meal for the whole family, and it only takes 10 minutes to put together before baking. This is a traditional recipe for pork and sauerkraut … Read more
Can You Bring Pork into Dubai? A Guide to Importing Pork and Other Restricted Items Dubai is a modern, multicultural city, but it still observes traditional Islamic dietary laws. This means pork and pork products are restricted items for travelers visiting or moving to Dubai. While not completely banned, there are important guidelines for bringing … Read more
What dishes do you think of when you think of a royal banquet? Maybe you think of expensive seafood, like oysters with caviar on top. Maybe you think of tables filled with delicacies such as beef tartare or squid ink pasta. What you might not guess is that these foods are off-limits for working royals. … Read more
Zayn Malik was one of the standout members of the massively popular boy band One Direction. Along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne, Zayn catapulted to fame after One Direction was formed on the UK version of The X Factor in 2010. However, the singer quit the group in 2015 to … Read more
You made the switch to a plant-based diet. Kudos to you. You probably already know that ketchup is the best way to bring a dry veggie burger back to life. It’s the sticky sauce that can make any sandwich or basket of fries come to life. But is ketchup vegan? The truth is more complicated … Read more