When in doubt, throw it out? Not so fast. Many canned foods, like cranberry sauce, soups, and pumpkin purée, don’t have dates on them. The Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require shelf life dates to be written on canned foods because they last so long (decades or more). Still, a lot of companies choose to … Read more
Country Style Pork Ribs are a budget friendly cut that are great to enjoy covered in BBQ sauce. Have you ever heard of country style ribs? I didn’t know what they were or how to cook them so that the meat would be tender at first. But now I’ve done the testing on these tasty … Read more
Monday, university officials announced that researchers at the University of New England added an orange lobster to their collection of rare, multicolored crustaceans. The unusually colored lobster is a one-in-30 million find, the university said. The bright orange lobster was caught in Casco Bay, Maine on Friday by Capt. Gregg Turner and his crew, Sage … Read more
Zummo sausage is a popular smoked pork sausage originating from Texas. With its signature spicy and smoky flavor it’s a tasty addition to many dishes. But for the best results, Zummo sausage needs proper oven cooking to reach its full potential. In this guide, I’ll explain step-by-step how to cook Zummo sausage in the oven … Read more
Cooking a tasty and tender pork loin in the slow cooker can be a great hands-off dinner option for busy weeknights. But what if you forgot to thaw the pork loin in the refrigerator the night before? Is it still possible to cook frozen pork loin in the crock pot with delicious results? The short … Read more
A tasty way to roast pork loin so that it is juicy in the middle and brown and crusty on the outside. Awhile ago I posted my method for roasting pork perfectly. That pork roast recipe has gotten a lot of great feedback in the comment section. There are also a lot of questions there … Read more
Boiling ground pork is a simple yet often overlooked cooking technique that yields delicious results. When done properly boiling produces crumbled evenly cooked pork that’s ideal for tacos, pasta sauce, chili, soups and more. While less common than pan frying, boiling has some great advantages for ground pork. Follow this guide to learn the benefits, … Read more
Pork belly is a flavorful and versatile cut of meat that works great in many dishes from crispy pork belly tacos to braised pork belly Its high fat content makes it excellent for low and slow cooking Many cooks like to keep pork belly in the freezer so it’s always on hand when a recipe … Read more
Twisted Rainbow Soft and Chewy Ropes® take the classic mix of sweet and sour flavors one step further by making fun that can be bent that tastes like fruity licorice and SweeTARTS all in one. Each bite of SweeTARTS Twisted Rainbow has a delicious fruit punch flavor mix and a filling that is just the … Read more
Lobster is a delicious and coveted shellfish that many seafood lovers dream of plucking fresh from the ocean and cooking up in their kitchens. With its sweet meat, iconic claws, and vibrant red shell, it’s easy to see why lobster is considered a culinary delicacy. If you live on or visit the Oregon coast, you … Read more
