Oysters are one of my favorite foods. There’s nothing quite like the briny taste of a fresh raw oyster. I’ve been curious for a while about how oysters are sold and packaged commercially. Specifically, I wanted to find out the answer to the question – how many oysters are in a bucket? I did some … Read more
Learn How to Clean Shrimp just like caterers and culinary professionals everywhere. This quick and easy guide will show you how to clean and devein shrimp so that your best recipes always have beautiful, juicy shrimp. Technically, it is not necessary to clean shrimp. The black line on the shrimp’s bottom, which is also known … Read more
Remember these old-school crisps? We really wish they would bring some of them back, like Monster Munch, which turned your tongue blue, and weird flavor combinations. As a child of the 90s I have fond memories of munching on Beef and Mustard Hula Hoops after school. That unforgettable tangy, beefy flavor was my absolute favorite. … Read more
Ok. Earlier this month, a friend of mine had a ticket to a fancy event at a Newport, Rhode Island, mansion. She couldn’t go to the event because she had to fly to California for a last minute trip. She asked me if I wanted her ticket to the fancy mansion party and I said. … Read more
They’re all here from sausages based on different meat products, cured and smoked sausages, and even vegan sausages. The word sausage dates back centuries, originally coming from the Latin word for salted: ‘salsus’ (1). But it’s interesting that the first written record of sausages was from 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, where a dish made … Read more
Veal, youve come a long way, baby. In the early 2000s, veal had a bad name because of how the animals that were used to make it—usually young male cattle—were treated before they were killed. In the past, when things were worse, the calves were kept in tiny cages where they couldn’t move. Their short … Read more
Hey Pit Boss Nation, we know you’ve been wanting a sweet, juicy ham recipe for Easter dinner. Our pit masters did a great job with this! Twice-smoked ham, also called “double smoked” ham, is the best dish to serve for the spring holiday. It’s easy and delicious. Additionally, the delicious brown sugar glaze turns the … Read more
Peameal bacon, also known as Canadian bacon, is a delicious smoked and cured pork loin roast that is coated in cornmeal. When sliced and baked in the oven, it becomes beautifully crispy on the outside with a tender, ham-like texture on the inside. But knowing exactly how long to bake peameal bacon slices can be … Read more
I always make my Simple Smoked Pulled Pork Butt (also called Smoked Pork Shoulder) when I need to feed a lot of people quickly. With only 3 ingredients, you’re looking at some good, classic BBQ with plenty of flavor. This process for smoked pulled pork is a delicious way to cook pork butt. It’s a … Read more
There is a difference between the shelf life of meat products that are vacuum sealed and those that are not. If you sell or ship meat, you should know about this. Meats like raw meat and deli meat usually need to be cooked or eaten within a few days of being bought so they don’t … Read more