When is the best time to apply a seasoning rub to a rack of ribs? Should you rub ribs the night before, or wait until you’re ready to put them on the smoker? In this guide, we’ll go over the pros and cons of seasoning ribs in advance. Should You Rub Ribs The Night Before? …
If you’re buying lots of ribs for an upcoming event, you probably have a general idea of how many slabs you need. Buying in bulk can help you save money, especially if you target a big-box store that specializes in such things. But how can you tell how many slabs of ribs come in a …
There’s no question about it—bacon contains a considerable amount of sodium. Sometimes, the salty flavor can be overpowering, even if you’ve cured the bacon yourself. Is there anything you can do when your bacon is too salty for the dish you’re serving? Bacon Too Salty Bacon is pork belly that’s been cured or brined in …
Is it possible to buy ham that isn’t cooked? If so, where can you find it? And how can you tell the difference between raw ham and ham that you don’t need to cook? In our guide, we’ll take you through the finer points of this versatile cut of pork. Uncooked Ham You may be …
You’re in the mood for ribs tonight, but the only ones you have are frozen solid. Is it still all right to fire up the grill, or do you need to wait until tomorrow? Let’s find out what happens if you toss ribs on the grill without thawing them first. Can You Cook Ribs Frozen? …
As you may know, we prefer to err on the side of “too much” rather than risk coming up short when it comes to barbecue. In other words, we tend to buy more product than we need. This means we often have a lot of meat left over. Sometimes, we find that we don’t even …
When you’ve thawed a large quantity of ribs–whether cooked or raw–and you aren’t going to use them after all, is it safe to refreeze them? I used to think it was dangerous to do so, but I may have been wrong about that. I hope this guide will clear things up for you as well. …
Once you’ve discovered the joys of cooking with pork belly, you’ll want to experiment with it again and again. If you’re like us, you might even go overboard and buy more than you need. In this case, is it all right to freeze the leftovers for another use? Can You Freeze Pork Belly? Although pork …
Pork chops are a lean, tender, and versatile cut. The next time you find a good per-pound price, you might want to stock up. Can you freeze pork chops before or after cooking—and if you do, for how long? Let’s find out. Can You Freeze Pork Chops? Pork chops freeze well and defrost quickly due …
Pork tenderloin is a lean and tender cut, which means it’s prone to drying out if it’s not treated properly. Since freezing meat can cause it to dry out even more, can you freeze pork tenderloin and still wind up with a decent meal? Can You Freeze Pork Tenderloin? When it’s stored at 0 degrees …
Assuming that you have a freezer big enough to accommodate a pork shoulder, you might want to consider storing some of it for a later date. But can you freeze pork shoulder without destroying the texture? And is it better to freeze it before or after cooking? In our guide to freezing pork shoulder, we’ll …