The most prized cuts of a pig are the tenderloin, baby back ribs, and bacon. When you buy or butcher a whole hog, you’ll have your pick of the cuts, including pork belly, loin, ham, and head. It’s up to you if you want pork loin or pork chops, for instance. I’ll walk you through […]
You can use dinner forks, claws, a stand mixer, or even a potato masher to shred pork. I have experimented with lots of different ways on how to shred pork and I have my thoughts on each solution. I am thrilled to share these with you! In this post you will learn the art of […]
I have spent a couple of decades, learning how to cook ribs on a charcoal grill and perfecting my BBQ ribs. I am now all ready to share the secrets of the trade with you! In this post, you will learn how to start a charcoal grill fire, how to prepare ribs, and a whole […]
I would advise against cooking any meat that’s frozen. The food will cook unevenly, likely resulting in some burned areas and some areas that are undercooked. But if you’re determined to cook frozen chops, you can prepare them on the stove, in the oven, or on the grill. Pork chops are a weeknight staple at […]
There are plenty of distinctions with St. Louis vs. baby back ribs including size, popularity, taste, texture, and more. I love grilling ribs so I learned all about the types very early on in my life. I will now show you what makes each of them special so you can make your own decision. In […]
Yes, you can freeze this prepared pork dish, although you need to know the proper process. My family is known for smoking way too much meat so we had to answer the question, can you freeze pulled pork rather early on. The good news is that I am not a pro at doing it! In […]
Pork belly and bacon can differ in taste, thickness, uses, price, and more! As a chef, I had to learn all about pork belly early on in my career, but I know that a lot of people didn’t which is why there is so much confusion about pork belly vs. bacon. Fortunately, I am here […]
Ham and pork differ in a number of ways including appearance, flavors, shelf life, and more. Ham vs. pork may seem like such a simple subject, but it isn’t. I had to learn the intricacies of pork and ham in culinary school so I am something of an expert! In this post I will break […]
The stall is when you’re smoking a large cut of meat, and the meat remains at the same temperature for hours. The stall happens at a temperature range between 150°F and 170°F and can drive new cooks crazy. Throughout my career as a chef, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many pitmasters. One point […]
Bacon is usually done when it is a light brown color, although you can also look at the texture and level of grease as well. I’m constantly asked: how do you know when bacon is done? You think we would have figured it out by now considering how often people prepare bacon. Luckily for you, […]