With growing awareness around sustainability and food’s impact on the planet, more consumers are questioning their meat choices. Two meats often compared for their environmental friendliness are lamb and beef But when it comes to sustainability, is lamb truly a better option than beef? In this article, we’ll analyze the land usage, greenhouse gas emissions, … Read more
As someone who loves snacking on jerky but also avoids gluten, I was thrilled when I first noticed the “gluten-free” claim on Jack Link’s Original Beef Jerky. Their classic smoked strips have always been a favorite, so having a “guilt-free” option sounded great! But before getting too excited, I knew I had to investigate the … Read more
A spiral ham is a great choice for a meal that offers both great taste and a beautiful presentation. If you know how to pick the right ham, these are great for holidays like Christmas and Easter, as well as family shindigs and parties. However, since spiral hams are pre-cooked, you may be a little … Read more
This chicken fried steak recipe beat out Grady Spears, a cowboy food legend, James Beard award winner, and my good friend, at the Golden Chile Awards to become the best chicken fried steak recipe ever. Today I’m going to show you the whole process, including my secret ingredient. Texas is the birthplace of chicken fried … Read more
Ham is a popular deli meat that many people enjoy in sandwiches omelets, pasta dishes and more. But when reading a recipe or trying to portion out ham, you may wonder – what does 100 grams of ham actually look like? In this complete visual guide, we’ll break down exactly what a 100 gram serving … Read more
Crunchy Complements: The Best Chips to Pair with Pulled Pork Sandwiches When it comes to classic barbecue fare pulled pork sandwiches are a crowdpleasing staple. From backyards to BBQ joints across America the tender shredded pork shoulder is ubiquitous, typically paired with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. But what takes this sandwich to the … Read more
You Can’t Pig Out on These Porky Cereals! A Guide to Spotting Hidden Pig Parts in Popular Breakfast Foods As someone who avoids pork for religious, ethical, or health reasons, scanning nutrition labels has become second nature But certain sneaky ingredients still manage to oink their way into many family favorites You may spit out … Read more
Brined, perfectly seasoned, and smoked to perfection. My Traeger Pro 780 smoked these Smoked Traeger Pork Chops, which were juicy, meaty, and full of flavor! Let’s light up your smoker and make the best pork chops you’ve ever had! I cooked a few different kinds of pork chops and used two different kinds of seasoning … Read more
Thick and juicy, this crispy parmesan oven Baked Pork Chops recipe is delicious. The BEST pork chop recipe you’ll ever need!. Serve these thick chops with a batch of homemade applesauce for a complete meal. Or whip up a batch of baked mashed potatoes to serve on the side. Pork chops make for a quick … Read more
When properly dehydrated, pork skin can be turned into deliciously crispy, crunchy pork rinds. Removing the moisture from the skin makes it shelf-stable and gives it the famous texture we all know and love. Dehydrating pork skin into pork rinds is easy to do at home with just an oven. Here is a complete step-by-step … Read more
