Turkey burgers are a fantastic alternative to beef when a healthier option is in order. They are lower in fat and calories and are still packed with protein and flavor. Since they’re lower in fat, cooking your turkey burgers to a food safe temperature and not a bit higher is important for your burgers to…
Smoked ham is a holiday favorite, but just because you’ve always had it doesn’t mean you can’t do it better! Why not upgrade your ham’s flavor and presentation by double-smoking it in your smoker? You’ll get so much flavor that you’ll turn this into a recurring dish, not just a holiday standby. Temperature tracking is…
A properly boiled egg is a great food, and useful for everything from a quick and healthy snack to a deluxe potato salad. But getting a perfect boiled egg is surprisingly difficult. There are a million instructions for them online and in cookbooks, and the results can vary wildly. If you’re making deviled eggs, or…
Kebabs pack a punch. They’re quick to make, come from ingredients you probably already have lying around in your kitchen, and should be bursting with flavor. There are many types of meat and vegetables that grill well. Meat and vegetables cut into chunks have plenty of surface area for soaking in flavorful marinades. And the…
If you’ve never made beef jerky before, now is the time—it’s easier than you think! It’s a simple process, you can use your own smoker, and it tastes better and costs less than what you can buy at a store. Preparing beef jerky at home that’s guaranteed to be safe to eat can be tricky,…
Cooking changes meat from its raw state into a finished masterpiece worthy of being at the center of a meal. But how and why does the application of heat cause changes in meat? To answer this question you need to know exactly what muscle fibers are, and what’s going on inside them at specific temperatures….
