Cured meats like serrano ham and pepperoni are just continuations of the age-old human tradition of salting meat to preserve it and make it safe for eating. Curing helps to prevent food-borne illness caused by bacteria like Clostridium botulinum. It is also important to recognize that the curing salts used to cure meat can be deadly if they are not handled carefully. Cure meats … [Read more...] about How To Cure Meat At Home
Intro to Meats
Dry Rub Vs. Wet Rub: BBQ Showdown
There are two traditional methods of seasoning meat destined for the grill: wet and dry. Choosing one over the other places you on one side of yet another barbecue debate. As with most culinary debates, both sides have some strong arguments as we will see when we compare these two methods of flavoring meat in another BBQ Showdown - dry rub vs. wet rub. … [Read more...] about Dry Rub Vs. Wet Rub: BBQ Showdown
Flat Iron Steak Vs. Flank Steak: BBQ Showdown
Flat iron and flank steaks are just two of the beef cuts that would have been ground or eaten by butchers in previous eras. More recently, they have become trendy and found their way to menus in high-end restaurants as chefs seek out ways to cut costs. The flat iron name comes from the fact that this steak's shape is reminiscent of the flat side of a clothes iron. Flat iron … [Read more...] about Flat Iron Steak Vs. Flank Steak: BBQ Showdown
How To Tenderize Skirt Steak
Skirt steak is an affordable cut sourced from the cow's diaphragm muscles. It has a rich flavor and a fibrous texture. The muscles that make up the skirt steak get a lot of exercise, which means that it can be tough unless you make the effort to tenderize it. With the right methods, you can make your skirt steak soft enough to be cut with a fork. Below are a few tips on how to … [Read more...] about How To Tenderize Skirt Steak
Pork Loin Vs. Pork Tenderloin: BBQ Showdown
If you are unfamiliar with cuts of pork, it can be easy to confuse pork loin with pork tenderloin just because of their names. However, these are two very different cuts and each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Let's review the similarities and difference in our BBQ Showdown: pork loin vs pork tenderloin. … [Read more...] about Pork Loin Vs. Pork Tenderloin: BBQ Showdown
