A good cook knows how to use the leftover parts of the pig to make something amazing. Crisp cracklings are a sign of this. It takes a little more than cooking skill to keep fresh cracklings fresh and reheat them until they’re crisp again. You have to fight oxygen and time. When you pack cracklings … Read more
Souse, also known as head cheese, is a savory jellied pork dish with roots in various global cuisines. The Southern United States version often features pork head meat, feet, and ears simmered until tender and set in a vinegary broth. Making traditional Southern souse takes time and care, but results in a unique, old-fashioned meaty … Read more
Lecithin describes a group of fatty substances found in plant and animal tissues. It is essential for proper biological function. Lecithin occurs naturally in many foods, such as organ meats, red meat, seafood, and more. A commercial form of lecithin is often used to make medicines, cosmetics, and food because it makes things last longer … Read more
Brining is an easy yet effective way to make your pork ribs incredibly flavorful, tender, and juicy. The brine solution works to infuse seasonings into the meat while also helping it retain moisture. With the right brine recipe, you’ll enjoy finger-licking ribs every time. Why Brine Pork Ribs? Brining offers several advantages over cooking ribs … Read more
Smoking meat is one of the ways my husband shows love, and I agree that a rack of ribs smoked low and slow over hickory wood chips is a real treat. Since most people don’t have a smoker, I’m going to share my easy and unbelievably tasty oven-baked ribs recipe. Yes, you can get lip-smackin’, … Read more
You may have heard it said that drinking milk after eating pork can make you sick. This food myth has been floating around for ages, but is there any truth to the claim that combining pork and milk is a bad idea? I decided to take a closer look at the science and evidence behind … Read more
As a lover of barbecue I’ve always enjoyed a nice juicy pork shoulder or some fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. But recently I’ve noticed that eating pork, especially fatty cuts like bacon or sausage, leaves me feeling uncomfortably bloated and gassy afterward. If you’ve ever wondered “why does pork make me gassy?” you’re not alone. Let’s … Read more
Most likely, if you’re from New Jersey, you’ve had a pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich at some point. These beloved mystery meats are made by more than one company, though Taylor and Case are the most well-known. We will learn a lot about pork rolls and find out who makes the ones you can … Read more
Do you like our sea salt chicharrones? Just wait until you try them baked in the oven and smoked to perfection. Small Batch Recipe No. 26 is a savory pork rind crunch with a pinch of Smoked Sea Salt. Pair it with Southern Recipe Small Batch Bean Dip or salsa. Pork rinds are a beloved … Read more
Boston butt, also known as pork butt or pork shoulder, is a flavorful and inexpensive cut of pork that’s perfect for grilling. When cooked low and slow over indirect heat, this tough cut becomes incredibly tender and juicy with a deliciously smoky flavor Grilling a whole bone-in Boston butt may seem intimidating, but it’s actually … Read more