Pork

Pork Shoulder vs Pork Butt: How Are They Different?

Pork shoulder and pork butt differ in terms of size, shape, texture, flavor, cooking methods, and more! As a professional chef, my friends often come to me with their questions about various cuts of meat. I have found that people are most confused by these two popular cuts of meat. In this post, I will […]

Where to Buy Pork Belly: A List of the Top Spots

You can buy pork belly from your local butcher, local farm, Asian grocery store, chain stores, and more! I only really started looking for pork belly once I started to make my own bacon. At the time, it wasn't a very popular cut so I had to put in the work to find some. In […]

Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs (Finger Licking Good!)

I was introduced to grilled country style pork ribs fairly late on in my life. In fact, it was one of my friends who first showed me how to make them. Armed with the initial recipe, I decided to play around with marinades, rubs, and temperature until I found the perfect combination. In this post, […]

How to Tell If Pork is Done: Tests, Tips, and More

While using a meat thermometer is the most accurate method, you can also tell if pork is done by using the skewer test, touch test, juices test, and the color test. Now, I learned the proper way of knowing if pork is done in culinary school. Until then, even I relied on a bunch of […]

How to Defrost Pork Chops: All Thawed Out

There are three main ways to defrost pork chops - the refrigerator method, the water bath method, and using the microwave. As I was taught all about food safety in culinary school, I am well aware of the right and wrong ways to defrost food - including pork chops. In this post, I will show […]

A Guide to Smoking Pork Belly: From Rub to Resting

Although I have been smoking pork for as long as I can remember, I only started smoking pork belly fairly recently. A chef friend introduced me to it and I have been trying to create the perfect recipe ever since! In this post I will give you tips for flavoring the pork belly as well […]

How Long to Smoke Pork Shoulder at 275 [In the Hot Seat]

A pound of pork shoulder will smoke at a rate of 60 to 80 minutes at 275 F. As I pride myself on my pork shoulder, I have experimented with this recipe to find the ideal conditions and recipe. During this time, I learned all about the right (and wrong) temperature for smoking meat. In […]

How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in Oven with Foil? Next-Level Pork

Cooking pork tenderloin in your oven is a piece of cake: sear the meat for a few minutes on every side, then wrap it up in aluminum foil (stick some compound butter in there for incredible flavor), then toss the roast in a 350°F oven. Once it’s internal temp hits 145°F, it’s done! As a […]

Smoked Pork Loin Roast: A Dinnertime Favorite

Although I make smoked pork butt or pork shoulder more often, nothing beats the tender, delicate flavor of smoked pork loin roast. A pitmaster friend introduced me to one of their recipes and I have been tinkering with it ever since! In this post, I will show you an excellent smoked pork loin recipe and […]

How Long to Smoke a Pork Shoulder at 250°F: Complete Guide

At 250°F, figure on cooking a pork shoulder for 10 hours. Once it’s done cooking, I like to let the meat rest in an insulated cooler for 1 to 2 hours. It’s a long cook, but to make world-class pulled pork, the time investment is worth it. Although I am a big believer in tracking […]

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