cooked chuck steak

How to Cook a Chuck Steak

Did you know that you can take an affordable piece of chuck steak, choose an appropriate cooking method, and transform it into a restaurant-quality piece of beef? It’s true. Chuck steak might have a lower price tag than other cuts…

seasoning pork chops

Seasoning Pork Chops

For some families, pork chops appear on the dinner table much more often than T-bone steaks. Yet you don’t have to treat this everyday dinner star as something routine or boring. Spicing things up with a change in seasoning can…

smoked pulled pork

Smoked Pulled Pork

If you have a smoker, making smoked pulled pork should be at the top of your list of things to make with it. It’s perfect for making for a crowd, but it also stores and freezes well if you want…

boneless pork ribs

How to Cook Boneless Pork Ribs In the Oven

If you’re like many home cooks, you might find yourself craving the deliciousness of perfectly cooked pork ribs without needing to fire up the grill to make them. That’s where this guide comes in handy. We’ll walk you through what…

cooked tenderized pork chops

Tenderizing Pork Chops

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…

arrachera steak tacos

Arrachera Steak Recipe

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 spare ribs

How to Smoke Spare Ribs

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,…

brining pork chops

Brining Pork Chops

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…

cooked flap steak

What is Flap Steak?

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…

smoked pork tenderloin

How to Smoke Pork Tenderloin

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…

smoking pork butt

How to Smoke a Pork Butt

Pork is one of those meats that can be cooked with just about any method and still taste just as delicious. A pork butt, however, is a thick piece of pork that needs some time to cook for best results.…

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…

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…