It’s been on my homesteading to-do list for a few years now to learn how to salt cure ham at home. I think it’s both interesting and tasty to be able to preserve food using old methods, like salt curing pork. Bring me the bacon! And ham!. I was really happy when Lee from Tennessee … Read more
Even with a ready-to-eat ham, youll still need to heat it up if you want a warm centerpiece. But doing so can lead to a dried-out cut of meat. Shawn Matijevich, lead chef for online culinary arts and food operations at the Institute of Culinary Education, says there are two main reasons why ham can … Read more
As an avid griller and sausage enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting sausage recipes to try on the barbecue. And let me tell you, this cheese and parsley sausage ring definitely fits the bill! Bursting with flavor and beautifully presented, this sausage creation is sure to be a hit at your … Read more
The holidays just aren’t the same without a beautifully glazed ham as the centerpiece of the dining table. But nothing is more disappointing than slicing into that ham only to find it dry, tough and lacking flavor. Don’t let a dried out ham ruin your holiday meal! As an avid home cook and meat lover, … Read more
Millions of homes will celebrate Easter with a delicious ham as the main entrée of their holiday meal. How long will ham last in the freezer or refrigerator? That is a question that many people have. The answer, however, depends on a few factors. Ham can stay frozen for up to six months if it’s … Read more
This bacon-wrapped air fryer filet mignon will wow your dinner guests. Seared on the outside with a beautiful pink inside on this air fryer filet mignon with bacon!. We love making our favorite meals in the air fryer because it keeps the house cool and doesn’t smoke up the kitchen like my grill pan does. … Read more
As a Texan and lover of all things meat I was thrilled when I first discovered Chappell Hill Sausage. This smoked sausage hailing from the Lone Star State has a signature flavor that keeps me coming back bite after bite. But while the taste is incredible right out of the package properly preparing Chappell Hill … Read more
If you are a vegetarian or vegan and you like to snack on chips, do you always read the list of ingredients on each bag of chips you buy at the store? If so, you’re not alone. Today, a lot of people are more aware of what they eat and are looking for snacks that … Read more
Hams: They can be fresh, cook-before-eating, cooked, picnic and country types. There are so many kinds, and their storage times and cooking times can be quite confusing. This background information serves to carve up the facts and make them easier to understand. Hams may be fresh, cured or cured-and-smoked. Ham is the cured leg of … Read more
As a holiday staple in many households, honey baked ham turkey breathes festive aromas through any home. But the dilemma arises when you’re ready to serve your gleaming, glossy beauty. How do you heat up a fully cooked ham turkey without drying it out? This conundrum has ruined many a holiday meal. Fear not! In … Read more