Cooking Techniques

Smoking A Tomahawk Steak

photo by Mike licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Have you ever seen those gorgeously appetizing images of thick, juicy, steak with a crisp outer layer and a larger-than-life bone-handle sticking out the ...

The Best Smoked Brisket Recipe

photo by hwicker licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Brisket is one of those smoking recipes that’s considered a test of the pitmaster’s skills. Due to its size and somewhat uneven shape, it’s not exactly...

Cooking Top Round Roast

photo by rprata licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Swapping your usual steaks for an entire beef roast is the best way to feed a crowd. The Top Round roast in particular offers a helpful balance between ...

Beef Pot Roast Cooking Guide

photo by yourhomebasedmom licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 For some people, pot roast was their first real introduction to beef as a dinner. It once filled dinner tables around the country, especially ...

How to Smoke Pork Chops

photo by lǝᴉuɐp licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 When you’re starting up the smoker for a big project like ribs or a whole brisket, you might as well make the most of the heat. Tossing in some quick-co...

How to Cook Beef Chuck Steak

photo by Brent Hofacker licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 If you’re familiar with many types of cuts of beef, you may know the Chuck steak as part of a larger roast. Chuck roasts make great weekend meal...

How to Cook Thin Cuts of Steak

photo by David Horn licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Most steakhouses serve their steaks as thick as possible, especially tender cuts like Filet Mignon and Porterhouse. Yet thin steaks are often just a...

Pan-Seared Steak Cooking Guide

photo by Beck & Bulow licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Most steak fans have had pan-seared steak—probably multiple times, even. A pan-seared steak can give you the same golden-brown crust as the gr...

How to Cook Pork Ribs

photo by Brent Hofacker licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 It’s tough to compare anything to a delicious rack of pork ribs ordered from your favorite steakhouse — except, maybe, being able to replicate t...

Air Frying Pork Chops

Finding new ways to cook pork chops can help you break out of a rut when it comes to weeknight dinners. Pork chops are a healthy and affordable way to feed a family, but they’re easy to get bored...

How to Cook Pork Chops on the Grill

Firing up the grill doesn’t always have to mean cooking steaks or ribs. There are many other great options for making the most of the heat, including chicken and pork. Pork chops are a good choic...

Cooking Pork Chops in the Oven

Staying on top of the daily dinner routine can feel like a full-time job. If you’re trying to expand your repertoire for feeding the family without standing in front of a stove for pan frying, us...