The humble pork chop is often considered second-best to a juicy steak. These lean cuts deserve a place on the dinner table for their high protein levels and great flavors. The trick is learning how to tenderize all the different…
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Mexico has a wealth of recipes that make the most of affordable cuts of beef, including strip steak. Arrachera is a way of cooking steak so it’s perfectly suited for slicing and serving in corn tortillas. If you’re a fan…
Smoking is often reserved for ribs or a beef brisket, but the cooking method is one that’s undervalued for things like a beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin is where the popular filet mignon comes from, cut from the midsection of a…
If it’s on your agenda to create the perfect summer meal, whether it’s for yourself or a family and friends barbecue, then smoked spare ribs should be at the top of your grocery shopping list. Despite what you might think,…
Some home cooks who turn out great steaks tend to avoid pork chops because they’re afraid of making them dry and tough. Starting with a thicker cut can prevent this issue, but learning to brine pork chops goes even further…
There are many lesser-known cuts of steak that don’t get as much attention as the popular Porterhouse or T-Bone. The Flap steak, also known as Bavette d’Aloyau or Bistro steak, is an unusual piece of meat you can use in…
Keeping a big crowd fed during a party or family gathering can tether you to the kitchen all day. Even if you’re behind the grill flipping steaks, it’s hard to mingle and catch up with your favorite people. Recipes you…
Pork tenderloin is a cut of meat that’s well-known for being incredibly moist and tender when cooked right. However, it’s also finicky, quickly turning overcooked and chewy if it’s cooked for just a few minutes too long. Smoked pork tenderloin…
New York strip steak may be one of the most well-known cuts of steak on the planet, but many don’t know that this steak comes from a larger roast, aptly named a New York strip roast. As a roast, New…
Chuck steak is affordable and packed with flavor and nutrients. It offers an opportunity to stretch your food budget without skipping your favorite steak dinner. You can easily grill this cut of beef or use the stove and oven to…
When you first start grilling, you’re likely to start building your skills with steaks and other classics. You might even branch out with a rack of beef ribs. But once you’ve developed some experience with handling this kind of cooking,…
Ribs may satisfy the whole family, but bone-in varieties take some planning to pull off. If there’s no time for firing up the grill and basting a whole baby back rack, you can use the power of the Crock Pot…