Stroll down the cat food aisle at any pet store or supermarket and you’ll be met with a plethora of options—chicken, beef, salmon, turkey, even venison or rabbit. But one meat is conspicuously absent from this smorgasbord of proteins: pork. Unlike dog food, which sometimes contains pork, cat food appears to shun it altogether. So … Read more
New! Watch videos of the real Jamaica! Click here to see why over 140,000 people love my YouTube channel so much. For every Rastaman in Jamaica, the answer to the question “Do you eat pork?” is “Bun fire pon dat!” Rastafarian men can have very strong reactions to something as simple as a type of … Read more
Say goodbye to dry and flavorless pork tenderloin. With my easy cooking method, you can make the best, juicy, tender pork tenderloin in under 30 minutes. If you’re tired of dry pork tenderloin, try this easy recipe. It guarantees moist and juicy pork, which you can make with your favorite spice rub. I cook this … Read more
Instant Pot Pork Loin: this easy Instant Pot Pork Loin recipe makes dinnertime a lot less stressful. The pork loin roast is topped with garlic, butter, and herbs and cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. A satisfying dinner on the table and clean up is a snap!. As a busy mom who loves making … Read more
Pork tenderloin is a lean, tasty cut of meat that’s perfect for cooking in a crockpot. It becomes fall-apart tender and infused with flavors. But can you safely cook frozen pork tenderloin in the crockpot without thawing it first? The short answer is yes, you absolutely can put frozen pork tenderloin directly into the crockpot. … Read more
Pork is one of the foods that is strictly prohibited (haram) for Muslims to consume. The prohibition of pork in Islam is derived from the Quran as well as the hadith (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad). There are various reasons given by Islamic scholars on why pork has been forbidden in Islam. Prohibition in … Read more
Pork belly is a highly flavorful and versatile cut of meat that is loaded with deliciously rich fat. Rendering the fat from pork belly involves slowly cooking it to separate and extract the liquid fat from the meat and skin. The rendered pork fat, also known as lard can then be used for cooking, frying, … Read more
Pork chops make for a quick delicious weeknight dinner. But not if you forget to thaw them! Frozen pork needs to be thawed slowly and properly to prevent bacterial growth. Rushing the process can compromise both taste and food safety. This guide covers everything you need to know about thawing frozen pork chops. You’ll learn … Read more
Pork blood is a unique ingredient that adds robust flavor and richness to dishes across many cuisines. From blood sausage to Filipino dinuguan stew, liquified pork blood acts as a natural thickener and coloring agent. However, the process of transforming fresh blood into a smooth, liquefied state can seem daunting for amateur cooks. In this … Read more
As a seasoned home cook and barbecue enthusiast, I’m quite familiar with classic pork cuts like Boston butt and pork shoulder. While these two affordable, flavorful cuts seem similar at first glance, there are some notable distinctions in where they come from on the pig, their composition, and how they’re best cooked. In this article, … Read more