Smoking a turkey, as opposed to roasting, will not only free up your indoor oven for more important things (e.g. pie), but will also add a unique flavor that your guests may have never had before. And because smoking meats hearkens back to our pilgrim forbearers, it’s only right that this Thanksgiving you introduce your guests to the rich and flavorful tradition of smoked meats.
Commercial kitchen tools are often on the cutting edge of technology, and include the best in food storage, handling and temperature management. It’s the tools that allow many establishments to consistently produce award-winning cuisine day after day.
While every good sportsman knows it’s important to review gun safety before going on the hunt, we think it’s also wise for a quick refresher about food safety. Improper handling of wild game, or any raw proteins for that matter, can lead to unpleasant and sometimes deadly foodborne illness.
The turkey is the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day, golden and juicy. But it can also be problematic. It takes up space in the oven, for one thing. Doesn’t that bird know you have green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and rolls waiting in line? Plus it is often overcooked, and half the skin—which…
On a recent trip to the American Royal, we watched as pitmasters pushed the boundaries of temperature and took their meat way past the USDA recommended temps for pork, brisket and ribs. When the goal is tender, flavorful BBQ, forget what you think you know about chef recommended temps and aim a little higher.
A perfectly cooked pork chop is something to be admired. Packed with flavor, this “other white meat” is a blank canvas that begs to be painted with flavors that are both salty and sweet.
