smoked brisket

The Best Smoked Brisket Recipe

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 the easiest cut of beef to cook evenly on a grill or smoker. However,…

Cooking Top Round Roast

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 flavor and cost. It’s one of the more affordable cuts of meat,…

beef pot roast

Beef Pot Roast Cooking Guide

For some people, pot roast was their first real introduction to beef as a dinner. It once filled dinner tables around the country, especially on Sundays when there was time for the slow roasting process. Leftovers from this dish are…

smoked pork chops

How to Smoke Pork Chops

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-cooking options like pork chops is a great way to get…

cooked ham sliced and ready to eat

How Long Does Ham Last?

Do you know how long ham lasts in the fridge? Properly storing ham is key to getting the most from your food dollars. This easy guide covers all types of ham with practical tips on maximizing fridge life, spotting spoilage,…

beef chuck roast ready to cook

How to Cook Beef Chuck Steak

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 meals for those Sundays when you don’t mind roasting a big piece of…

flank steak cooked and sliced

How to Cook Thin Cuts of Steak

Most steakhouses serve their steaks as thick as possible, especially tender cuts like Filet Mignon and Porterhouse. Yet thin steaks are often just as flavorful when cooked with care. There’s no need to worry about a tough or chewy texture…

perfectly cooked steak sliced and ready to eat

Pan-Seared Steak Cooking Guide

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 grill, but it can also be a more convenient way to cook steak quickly than firing up and…

barbeque smoked pork ribs

How to Cook Pork Ribs

It’s tough to compare anything to a delicious rack of pork ribs ordered from your favorite steakhouse — except, maybe, being able to replicate the meal in your own kitchen. This guide covers all the ways to cook pork ribs…

cooked and ready to eat pork chops

How to Cook Pork Chops on the Stove

Pork chops are so versatile that they can go from the high-end to the every day with few adaptations. When you’re not in the mood for dealing with fancy sous vide equipment or the weather isn’t cooperating with grilling, you…

grilled pork chops

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 choice for throwing on the…

pork chops being cooked in air fryer

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 with…