Butcher Tips: How to Utilize Pork Fat

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There’s a good reason why many people’s go-to fat is olive oil, with its gorgeous hue and romantic Mediterranean origin story. But what if there was another fat option that’s equally handsome and even more multipurpose? In fact, though animal…

Avoid These Mistakes When Cooking Spam

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When someone says “canned meat,” does your mind immediately flash to canned chicken floating in a swamp of its own juices? Perhaps you envision chewy Vienna sausages — but the most likely manifestation is Spam. The origins of what the Spam…

Tips for Enhancing the Flavor of Canned Asparagus

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When it’s in season, bunches of bright green (and white, and maybe even purply green) asparagus spears line the shelves at supermarkets and produce stands across the nation for several weeks. But this surplus doesn’t last for long. Once the…

Creative Ways to Use Leftover Hamburger Buns

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With summer and its warmer weather fast approaching, barbecue preparations will no doubt be underway for many. This means that the timeless burger will soon appear in some form or another. Whether made with classic ground beef, grilled chicken, or one of…

Creative Ways to Make Egg Salad Without Mayo

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Egg salad is a delicious protein-filled dish to create. It’s easy to customize both the ingredients to include and the amount to make, whether it’s a personal batch with just a couple eggs or a big bowl for a crowd.…

How to Cook Beef and Pork Ribs: Cooking Times and Tips

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If you tell a friend to come over because you’re barbecuing ribs, they are likely going to think you’re slow-cooking pork such as baby back ribs or spare ribs. But pigs aren’t the only animals with delectable ribs, and more…

Top Methods for Thickening Chili

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No matter how you define chili, this dish is timeless and widely adored. It’s the perfect default if you’re not sure what to bring to a barbecue or potluck, and it’s the go-to meal for cooking competitions. Families pass down…

Knife Tip: How to Remove a Peach Pit

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Peaches are one of Mother Nature’s gifts to mankind in summertime. These yellowish-red velvety-skinned fruits are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. However, some people find themselves at a loss when it comes to removing…