Pork belly has become a trendy cut of meat in recent years, coveted for making bacon, soups, and Asian dishes. With its rich marbling and melt-in-your-mouth texture when cooked properly, it’s easy to see why cooks seek it out. But can you grab pork belly at the ubiquitous one-stop shop Walmart? Let’s find out. The … Read more
Making sausage at home can be an extremely rewarding experience. There’s something special about being able to create your own customized sausage blends from scratch. However, to get the proper cured sausage texture and flavor, it’s important to use the right amount of curing salt. This is where Tender Quick comes in. Tender Quick is … Read more
This Philly Cheesesteak is a meaty, cheesy HEAVEN. Tender beef pairs perfectly with peppers, onions and lots of cheese. You will love how easy they are to make!. When you don’t have much time but want something hearty, filling, and tasty for dinner, these Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are the best choice. The tender roast beef … Read more
A rich, savory beef broth is a kitchen staple used to make soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. While you can buy beef broth at the grocery store, making your own allows you to control the ingredients and get the best flavor. An easy shortcut for homemade beef broth is using bouillon cubes. Bouillon cubes are … 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
The best pork chops are made with a quick brine of simple pantry items. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll always brine your pork. Brining pork chops before cooking is a great way to help them stay moist and flavorful However, there is some debate around whether you should rinse brined pork chops … Read more
Eating beef jerky while pregnant isn’t always a good idea. It depends on a few things, the first of which is the kind of jerky. There are different kinds of jerkies. Some are fully dried and can be kept on the shelf, while others may be found in the fridge section of the store. If … Read more
Pork tenderloin is beloved for its lean, tender texture that takes beautifully to a wide range of cooking methods. However, without proper slicing technique, this versatile cut can end up disappointingly tough and chewy. The key to melt-in-your-mouth, fork-tender pork tenderloin is learning how to slice against the grain. Cutting meat against the grain shortens … Read more
McDonald’s coffee has been a popular, affordable, and tasty option for millions of people looking to grab a quick cup of joe on their morning commute or as an afternoon pick-me-up. However over the years there has been an urban myth circulating that McDonald’s coffee contains pork additives or byproducts in order to speed up … Read more
Oysters have long been touted as an aphrodisiac that can boost libido and arousal. But is there any truth to this claim or is it just an old wives’ tale? As a health writer, I decided to dig into the science and get to the bottom of this salty bivalve’s association with horniness. A Brief … Read more
