Getting an accurate temperature readout is always important, but when it comes to poultry, it’s critical. When the meat is undercooked, it can cause serious illness, but if you go the other way and cook it for too long, it will be dry or mushy. Here are our pro tips on where to probe chicken …
Barbecue and pork are a match made in heaven. From baby back ribs to succulent pork shoulder, the mild flavor serves as the ideal template for the smoky goodness of the grill. In this guide, we’ll talk about how long to smoke pork loin per pound without drying out the meat. How Long To Smoke …
Before you fire up the smoker, you should have a rough estimate of how long the meat will take to cook. Otherwise, how will you know when to start testing the internal temperature? In our guide, we’ll provide templates on how long to smoke pork loin at 275, 200, and 220 degrees. Which smoker temperature …
Since pork shoulder is such an immense cut of meat, it’s best to use a per-pound estimate for the cooking time. This will give you a general idea of when the meat might be ready to come off the smoker. Let’s talk about how long to smoke pork shoulder per pound. How Long To Smoke …
Have you ever come across a cut of meat labeled as side pork, and wondered what it was? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but you weren’t sure if it was the same thing as pork belly. For that matter, how do either of these differ from bacon? In this guide, we’ll attempt to answer these …
How much of the fat cap do you leave in place when trimming pork butt or pork shoulder for the smoker? And what should you do with the leftover fat afterward? Even if you’ve left most of the fat intact, is there any use for it once the meat is cooked? Here, we’ll clue you …
A perfectly grilled steak is a thing of beauty. When you’ve worked hard to achieve just the right serving temperature, you want to be able to enjoy it to the fullest. But what if your side dishes aren’t quite ready yet? How do you preserve the integrity of the meat? Here, we’ll talk about how …
When your steak is the wrong texture, it’s a disappointing experience. That’s true anytime your efforts didn’t yield the results you expected. If you grilled a steak only to have it turn out stringy, chewy, or tough, what went wrong? And what can you do to fix it? Why Is My Steak Stringy? Steak that …
Cooking a whole turkey takes time, and grill-roasting the bird requires a special degree of finesse. Since the process is such a long one, there are many things that can go wrong. One of them is the turkey cooking too fast. If this happens to you, what steps can you take to salvage the feast? …
What exactly is pre basted turkey? Will it cut down on the amount of time you’ll spend hovering over the bird, or does it just contribute excess sodium to the meat? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about this supermarket staple. Pre Basted Turkey Pre basted turkeys contain a saltwater solution …
Grilled hamburgers are a barbecue staple, and one of the easiest recipes to master. They’re ideal when you’re cooking for a crowd, because you can just toss a few more on whenever you need to. Burgers that have gone cold, on the other hand, aren’t nearly as appealing. If you’re serving a lot at once, …