Every pork dish can pair splendidly with a variety of white and red wines. The choice boils down to how you prepare your pork, the seasonings, and the sauce. For example, pork roast pairs well with Chardonnay but tastes just as good with Pinotage. Ultimately, the best choice for your pork comes down to what … Read more
Delmonico and ribeye steaks are cut from different parts of the cow, with the ribeye coming from the ribs and the Delmonico cut from any region between the shoulder and the spine. Both of these cuts are some of my favorites to prepare because of their rich beefy flavor. I first learned the differences between … Read more
Johnny Triggs is a celebrity pitmaster and fierce competitor who is no stranger to competition BBQ circuits. Fun fact, he is the only contender to win the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BBQ twice. Once in 2000 and again in 2003. He is also known for his appearances on the reality TV show, BBQ Pitmasters. … Read more
Thinking of cooking up an instant pot pork roast? Piece of cake! I generally start by picking out the right pork cut for this. Pork butt preferably. Then I give it a sprinkle of my favorite seasonings and a quick sauté in the Instant Pot. The rest is as easy as pie – just let … Read more
The most important distinction between pork shoulder and pork butt is their location on the pig. Both pork cuts come from the front leg of the pig. Pork butt, also called Boston butt comes from the upper portion of the fore legs while pork shoulder is located just below pork butt above the hock of … Read more
My granddad, a farm boy through and through, showed me the ropes on crafting good old home-brined ham well enough. You don’t need a lot – just curing salt, water, fridge space, and a sprinkle of spices and brown sugar (which are optional). I’ve never liked store-bought hams. They’re pumped up by machines with a … Read more
The smoked pork shank is a delectable but often overlooked pork recipe that you should definitely try soon. My recipe uses pork and spices cooked at a low temperature which makes the tough cut more tender. The result is a delectable cut of pork that tastes amazing. I learned how to prepare smoked shanks in … Read more
For the best baked pork steaks, sit them in a spicy marinade overnight before baking them for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven. If you fancy a good sear, finish the grill session by turning on the broil function for 3-5 minutes depending on how brown you like your pork steaks. During … Read more
Pork adobo is a delicious Filipino dish that is made using chunks of pork cooked with vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, and other spices. This tasty dish is cooked on low heat, and the combination of flavors and textures just tastes divine! I learned how to make this dish in cooking school years ago, and … Read more
You know you’re in for a treat when you’ve got fall-off-the-bone tender pork neck bones smothered in gravy. That’s how we cook pork neck bones down here in the South. Whether you bake ’em or boil ’em, Southern pork neck bones deliver a knockout punch of taste. Now, in this article, I’m going to start … Read more