Beef lifter meat, also known as blade meat, cap meat, or wedge meat, is a specialty cut that comes from a very specific part of the animal. If you haven’t heard of lifter meat before, you’re not alone – it’s still relatively unknown, especially among home cooks. But it’s growing in popularity for good reason … Read more
As one of the largest and most influential cities in America during the 19th century, Chicago played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the booming beef industry. Its unique location, transportation advantages, and burgeoning meatpacking operations transformed Chicago into the epicenter of beef production, processing, and distribution throughout the nation. Chicago as … Read more
Is there a better way to pair food than with a sandwich? This classic pairing is popular for a reason: it’s filling, can be used to make different meals, and can be changed in almost endless ways. In fact, you can choose from almost infinite combinations that are good for any taste and even any … Read more
If it’s warm and sunny outside, I love summer! It’s also a great time to make my all-time favorite appetizer, Chinese Spiced Braised Beef Shank. It’s so meaty and satisfying when it’s hot outside. There’s a traditional Chinese dish that I ate as a child that is often served cold or at room temperature. The … Read more
How To Cook Frozen Pork Roast In Ninja Foodi? A Simple Guide For Juicy and Tender Meat Have you ever found yourself stuck with a frozen pork roast and no idea how to cook it perfectly in your ninja foodi? As a busy home cook, I’ve been there too. Waiting for a frozen roast to … Read more
Crispy, smoky, salty bacon is a staple ingredient that can make almost any dish better. But when scanning the bacon options at the grocery store or butcher shop, you may come across an unfamiliar variety called “rindless bacon” So what exactly is rindless bacon and how does it differ from regular sliced bacon? An Overview … Read more
This amazing Crockpot Ham is the BEST slow cooker ham recipe! It’s cooked in pineapple juice and has a brown sugar glaze with Dijon, balsamic vinegar, and honey. It’s SO EASY to make that it almost makes itself for the holidays! This delectable Crockpot Ham has been the top holiday recipe on my site since … Read more
Having a pork allergy is no-joke. It’s not as simple as avoiding pork. There are a lot of unsuspecting foods that contain pork. Here’s a list of the foods to avoid if you have a pork allergy. As a widely consumed meat, pork often turns up in an unexpected array of foods and products. From … Read more
Pork loin, which is also called pork loin roast, is a good meat to cook slowly. We want to make one thing clear right away: pork loin is not the same as pork tenderloin. Both are boneless cuts that are somewhat lean, but there are a few key differences. Long and thin, pork tenderloin is … Read more
Is Pork Collar the Same Cut of Meat as Pork Neck? Pork is a versatile meat with many different cuts, each suited for certain cooking methods. Two lesser known cuts gaining popularity are pork collar and pork neck. But are these cuts actually the same piece of the pig, or are they two distinct cuts? … Read more