One Burger King sausage patty has 260 calories, 35 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, and 0 grams of net carbs. As a fast food connoisseur and vegetarian I was excited to hear about Burger King’s new Impossible Croissan’wich. But I had to wonder – with this new plant-based option is Burger King sausage … Read more
The Truth About Glycerin Is This Common Ingredient Really Made From Pork? As a conscientious consumer, I always try to know what’s in the products I use. Lately, I’ve been hearing some buzz about an ingredient called glycerin and whether or not it comes from pork. As someone who avoids pork for religious reasons, I … Read more
People all over the world like to snack on pork rinds, which are also called pork skins. They have been around for hundreds of years. Theyre made from the skin of pigs and can be fried, slow cooked or baked. For the main ingredient, which is usually the back of pig skin, it has a … Read more
Quick and easy, these pork chops cooked in a cast iron skillet will melt in your mouth. We don’t condone dry pork chops over here!. I remember being in school and hearing my peers complain about their parents making pork chops for dinner. Pork chops dry out VERY easily when overcooked, which they are a … Read more
These Smoked Country Style Ribs are the best thing to make for Sunday dinner when you want to feed your family something tasty and comforting. The melt-in-your-mouth, rich pork ribs will knock your socks off with big smoky flavor. If you love fall-off-the-bone tender ribs with incredible smoky flavor, then you need to try smoking … Read more
Indulge in the tangy, citrus-infused flavors of Cuban mojo pork. This classic dish is made with slow-cooked pork that has been marinated and then cooked until it is tender. The flavors of garlic, citrus juices, and spices create a mouthwatering balance of sweet and sour tastes. If you don’t use your slow cooker very often … Read more
I get it. When you think of jelly, you see that pristine colourful block of childhood wonder. So who on earth eats BLOOD jelly?. A lot of people, actually. Much loved in Chinese cooking, pork blood jelly has spread to other cuisines and can be found in many dishes, such as Vietnamese Chicken Tapioca Noodle … Read more
Have you ever thought about what makes ham pink? All the hams we buy in the store have been cured and cooked (or partially cooked), which is why they’re pink, whether they have the bone or not, or whether they are pressed into a tight and cylindrical shape. But what is curing?. If youve ever … Read more
When I was a kid in the Catskills, the first place I saw this Chinese BBQ pork, or char siu, was….the Holiday Inn. My dad was the head chef at the hotel restaurant at the time, and he made his famous char siu with Chinese sauces, lots of garlic, and spices that were kept secret. … Read more
As a home cook and foodie, I’m always seeking out new and interesting ingredients to experiment with in the kitchen. And one of my absolute favorites is pork knuckle – also known as ham hock This cut offers incredibly rich, succulent meat and that signature unctuous gelatin that makes the best gravy and soups. But … Read more