Make this spiced beef casserole a couple of days in advance. Ideal for a get together, such as New Year’s Eve, serve with mash and buttered savoy cabbage. Can You Freeze Spiced Beef? A Guide to Freezing and Storing This Delicacy Spiced beef is a traditional Irish dish often enjoyed around the holidays. Its unique … 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
Juicy pork belly with a crispy crackling is an irresistible treat that every barbecue enthusiast should try cooking. While it requires some prep work and patience, the tender meat and crunchy skin you can achieve from pork belly is well worth the effort. With the right techniques and a Kamado Joe grill, you’ll be able … Read more
Cooking a beef brisket in an electric smoker may seem intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can make a tender and juicy brisket that will impress your family and friends In this article, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to make mouthwatering smoked brisket in your electric smoker Choose the Right Brisket Selecting … Read more
Beef stew is a hearty, flavorsome dish that just seems to taste better the next day. But is it safe to leave beef stew out overnight, or will it spoil? Here’s a comprehensive look at the risks, safety tips, and best practices for storing beef stew. The Dangers of Leaving Beef Stew Out In general … Read more
Kolaches are a delicious and iconic breakfast pastry, especially popular in Texas. But when it comes to storing these tasty treats there seems to be some debate around whether or not they need to be refrigerated. As a kolache enthusiast myself I set out to get to the bottom of this refrigeration question once and … Read more
Wikipedia says that Laffy Taffy is a brand of candy that was first made in the 1970s as “Beich’s Caramels,” but they were actually fruit-flavored taffy squares. Later, the original company changed the name of the product to “Beich’s Laffy Taffy.” This happened a few years before Nestlé bought the rights to distribute the line … Read more
Smoked pork chops are a delicious way to add flavor and tenderness to a classic pork dish. Getting the smoking time just right is the key to perfectly cooked, juicy pork chops with that irresistible smoky essence. Whether you’re smoking thick center cut chops or thin boneless chops, following some basic timing guidelines will ensure … Read more
The Savory Tradition of Eating Raw Country Ham in the South Country ham holds a special place in the culture and cuisine of the American South This dry-cured, salt-rubbed meat is an iconic regional specialty But a question often pops up about country ham can you eat it raw? Unlike a standard cooked “city” ham, … Read more
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Eat Pork? Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian denomination known for their door-to-door preaching and refusal of blood transfusions. But when it comes to food, many people wonder – do Jehovah’s Witnesses eat pork? The short answer is yes, Jehovah’s Witnesses are allowed to eat pork. This may come as a surprise, since … Read more
