You might think that “uncured” bacon with labels that say “no nitrates or nitrites added” would be a better choice for you. The World Health Organization says that nitrite and nitrate, which are chemicals that are related to nitrite, are likely to cause cancer. If you have the opportunity to avoid them and still enjoy … Read more
So you want to know the best internal temperature for pulled pork? That’s an important question. And I have the answer. Making pulled pork is actually pretty easy. You don’t need any fancy smokers or grill to make a great one. I’m going to show you how to make it with the best method and … Read more
If you’ve ever strolled down the deli counter at your grocery store you’ve probably seen buffet ham stacked up near the roast beef, turkey, and other packaged lunchmeat options. It tends to get overlooked next to more popular picks like honey ham or black forest ham. But don’t sleep on buffet ham – this versatile … Read more
Traveling around the world over the years has taught me one thing: people today love new things. But if you’ll let an old trapper have a moment of nostalgia, the best things sometimes come from years of tradition and practice. This is especially true when it comes to making tasty meat snacks. It saddens me … Read more
Let’s not blame family members, friends—and most importantly, ourselves—for the sad roast turkeys of Thanksgiving dinners past. Learning how to season a turkey is much like seasoning anything: a skill perfected over time. The problem is that most of us only cook a turkey once or twice a year, and who can remember what seasoning … Read more
The best way to make sure your beef is cooked all the way through is to use the internal temperature as a guide to get the cooked beef temperature. This post will explain each type of beef, varying temperatures of doneness and the best tools to use!. For a medium rare steak, pull it off … Read more
Perfectly Moist Pork Loin is the BEST recipe for “set it and forget it”! It’s simple to prepare, quick to cook, and tastes great. Do you have reluctant pork eaters in your family? We definitely did. My boys wouldn’t eat any pork that wasn’t covered in BBQ sauce, like these Honey BBQ Pork Chops, which … Read more
When buying beef directly from a rancher or farm the price is typically quoted based on the hanging weight rather than the weight of packaged cuts. But what exactly does hanging weight mean and what is the average price per pound that farmers charge for it? In this article we’ll break down how hanging weight … Read more
Sliced into medallions, these tasty and elegant Prosciutto and Pork Pinwheels disappeared quickly when served to my family! Butterflied pork tenderloins were filled with prosciutto and Parmesan, rolled, then coated with herbs and garlic before roasting. They’re perfect when having company for dinner!. . Pork pinwheels are an elegant and impressive dish that can serve … Read more
While thinking of new food trends, it’s hard to find one that is as healthy, tasty, and fun to eat as poke. The traditional Hawaiian dish has a base, which is usually rice, that is topped with a lot of different things, like raw or marinated fish, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sauces, and more. You can … Read more