Some people aren’t sure if it’s safe to eat raw bacon because it’s salt-cured, like cured deli meats. Unfortunately, eating raw or uncooked bacon increases the risk of foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Bacon is a beloved breakfast staple for many. The smoky, salty meat is commonly fried up into crispy slices or … Read more
Sulphur dioxide is a type of sulphite, it is a common food additive used as a preservative. There are many foods that can have sulfur dioxide in them, but this page is only about how to use it on meat and livestock products. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Food Standards Code) strictly … Read more
As a bargain shopper who also cares about quality, I often find myself browsing the meat aisles at Walmart. With its reputation for low prices, Walmart seems like an ideal place to find deals on groceries. But when it comes to something like USDA prime beef, which is the highest grade available, I wasn’t sure … Read more
Cooking a ham might seem like a big job, but once you know the rules, it’s really simple. A ham is a beautiful centerpiece for a Sunday lunch or a useful way to prepare meals ahead of time. If you follow our Good Housekeeping tips, you’ll be able to make a perfect ham that will … Read more
Thinly sliced pork tenderloins are topped with cream cheese, roasted garlic, and fresh chives, and then they are wrapped in bacon. The stuffed pork tenderloins are wrapped in bacon and cooked over indirect heat on the grill until the bacon is dark and golden brown. The pork is then cut into medallions that can be … Read more
Making gravy from stock is a great way to make a quick sauce for your meal. It’s really simple and only takes a few minutes. You just need stock (or bouillon), butter, flour, water, and some different spices. As a passionate home cook, gravy is one of my favorite sauces to make A rich, flavorful … Read more
Did you see the dumpster fire on the Real Dog Box Instagram feed? It was like slowly driving past a car accident where the car is backwards and upside down. First you wonder if anyone was hurt, then you wonder how hard the car was hit to flip over. But this wasnt a car wreck, … Read more
If you smoke your own bacon without nitrates, you can save a lot of money and get a better, healthier product. It’s not as hard as you think! You don’t have to raise your own pigs or buy a fancy smoker. You just need pork belly (which you can get from a butcher, farmer, or … Read more
Did you know that about 130 million people in the U. S. ate meat snacks and beef jerky in 2021? And that number continues to grow!. Beef jerky is undeniably a delicious, flavorful snack. Beef jerky is a great way to satisfy your hunger and your taste buds, whether you’re on the go, working from … Read more
Pork cushion meat, pulled pork is a boneless piece cut from the large muscle of the Picnic Shoulder. As such it’s a well-exercised very lean cut with a good flavor that’s best wet cooked. The pork cushion is usually triangular once it’s been taken off the bone, but the size and shape depend on how … Read more