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how long to marinate pork shoulder before smoking

How Long Should You Marinate Pork Shoulder Before Smoking? The Complete Guide Smoking a juicy, flavorful pork shoulder starts with properly marinating the meat. But how long should you marinate pork shoulder before tossing it on the smoker? This is a common question for backyard barbecue enthusiasts and pitmasters alike. The ideal marinating time can … Read more

How to Age Summer Sausage for Maximum Flavor

Summer sausage is a tasty cured meat that develops robust, complex flavors when properly aged. Aging summer sausage involves controlling temperature, humidity, and airflow for 2-10 weeks after the sausage is made. When done right, aging takes summer sausage from great to phenomenal. Why Age Summer Sausage? Aging summer sausage provides several benefits Enhanced flavor … Read more

Does M&M’s Candy Contain Pork? Getting the Facts

As someone who enjoys the occasional chocolate treat but avoids pork for religious reasons, I often get asked about the pork content in popular candies like M&M’s. It’s a valid question that deserves an in-depth look. In this article, I’ll share my research into the ingredients manufacturing, and “pork-free” status of M&M’s so you can … Read more

How Many Tacos Does a Pound of Ground Beef Make?

If you’re having a big family gathering or party, a tasty taco bar is the easiest and most popular way to feed everyone. Anyone can put anything they want on their ground beef tacos, and everyone is happy and full when they leave. But then you are faced with the question…. how much taco meat … Read more

Do Whales Really Eat Lobsters?

Lobsters are crustaceans that inhabit rocky, sandy, or muddy bottoms of coastal waters. They are a popular seafood item for humans but do whales also eat lobsters in the wild? Let’s take a look at the lobster’s place in the ocean food chain and which marine mammals feast on these shelled creatures. The Role of … Read more