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
Have you ever wondered what makes one piece of tuna better than another? When it comes to seafood, especially tuna, there are different grades that show how good the fish is and how it tastes. Understanding these superior grades can greatly elevate your culinary experience. Whether you’re a seasoned seafood lover or just starting to … Read more
Ground beef is a kitchen staple used in dishes like burgers meatballs and tacos. But because it’s made by grinding up scraps of beef, it spoils faster than steaks or roasts. Knowing what spoiled ground beef smells like can help you avoid foodborne illness. When ground beef goes bad, it gives off a foul odor … Read more
It’s easy to make your own ground pork, so you can always have it on hand for when you want fresh meatballs. This short guide will show you how to buy, grind, and store ground pork meat at home so that you can use it in many recipes. In the past, I have never bought … Read more
Growing up in a Latino household, chorizo sausage was a staple at weekend breakfasts. My mom would fry up sizzling links of La Primera Farmer sausage, filling the kitchen with the irresistible smells of paprika, garlic, and smoke. It quickly became a family favorite. So you can imagine my shock when recently, I could no … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Winn-Dixie changed everything about its famous WD Brand beef. It got a new name, graphics, labels with useful information, and a toll-free customer hotline. All 1,070 stores in the chain will get the new line, which is called WD Brand Prestige Beef, according to a spokesman for the company, Mickey Clerc. Prestige items … Read more
Pork chops are among the most versatile meats you can prepare in the kitchen. The chop can be very lean or have more fat, depending on what part of the animal it comes from. But all pork has a neutral and mild flavor, so you can cook it and dress it up in a lot … Read more
The document lists the eight main parts of the beef cattle business: 1) Seed stock producers breed better genetics for the business 2) Commercial cow-calf producers raise calves until weaning. 3) Yearling stockers add weight to weaned calves. 4) Feedlots feed cattle for 100-200 days to finish before harvest. 5) Packers process carcasses into wholesale … Read more
For those with histamine intolerance, monitoring the histamine content of foods is an important part of managing symptoms. Meats like ground beef often come up as a food to watch when following a low-histamine diet. But is ground beef actually high in histamine? The answer depends on a few key factors. Let’s take a closer … Read more
Butchering your own pork can be deeply satisfying, but it’s important to hang the carcass for the right amount of time first. Hanging, also called aging, allows enzymes to break down tissue which tenderizes the meat. It also allows the meat to chill thoroughly. So how long should you hang pork before butchering? The optimum … Read more
