I tested 2 ways to cook a spiral cut ham and have you covered for any occasion. Two were cooked: one in the oven and one on the smoker. You can choose the method that works best for you. It can be messy and scary to start with a raw or fresh ham, especially when … Read more
It sounds like a quick, easy, and cheap “life hack” that I’ve seen on a few websites: rinse your bacon under cold water to make it shrink less when it’s cooking. Few things are more disappointing than eagerly pulling beautifully laid-out raw bacon from the package only to have it shrivel and shrink into sad, … Read more
Italian food lovers, rejoice! Two of the most delicious pork belly products around are pancetta and bacon. Both offer deep, rich, savory flavor when added to dishes. But here’s a common cooking dilemma: What if a recipe calls for pancetta, but you only have bacon in the fridge? Or vice versa – you have pancetta … 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
When it comes to breakfast food, breakfast sandwiches are right at the top of my list. It might be because I’m from New York, the birthplace of the bagel, but a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich is the best thing ever. What goes into a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel can make a big … Read more
Simple to make and insanely delicious. This baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken is food euphoria. Because we all know bacon makes everything better. To take that simple rule to a whole new level, lightly season the chicken, wrap it in bacon, sprinkle it with brown sugar, and bake it until it’s golden and caramelized. If you’re … Read more
Ham was one of Noah’s three sons, along with Shem and Japheth, who survived the great flood by taking refuge aboard the ark. As one of the progenitors of the human race after the deluge, Ham’s lineage played a pivotal role in repopulating the earth But who exactly were his descendants, and which modern day … Read more
How many people would say that spam is better than bacon? Spam is made from pork shoulder and ham. It used to be called “spiced ham,” but because it was so popular during WWII, the name was changed to “spam.” Bacon is a type of pork that is cured and smoked. It became popular in … Read more
Bacon is one of the most beloved breakfast foods around. The crispy, salty smoky slices of pork belly can instantly elevate any meal. But when you’re staring at the bacon selection in the grocery store you may wonder – which bacon is saltier, smoked or unsmoked? I did some research on the curing, smoking, and … Read more
Is Bacon Grease Flammable? How to Handle Grease and Reduce Fire Risk If you love cooking with bacon, you’ve probably accumulated your fair share of bacon grease. That greasy liquid gold adds tons of flavor to everything from eggs to vegetables. But is bacon grease flammable? Should you worry about it catching fire in your … Read more