Searing a steak in flame
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Meat Cooking Basics 101: When to Cook Hot and Fast

As everyone who has learned to cook can attest, there are things that expert or professional cooks do and understand that don’t come intuitively. That’s fair. Cooking, like any other art, has deep, root-like traditions that can make it seem obscure, almost occult. Why can we cook this piece of beef this way, but not…

Japanese curry katsu
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Katsu Curry: Frying Temps for Crispy Pork (or Chicken) Cutlets

I just want to jump right into this one, but I feel like I’m shortchanging this incredible dish if I don’t give it a little intro. Japanese katsu curry (Katsukarē) is a must-try for anyone and everyone that loves delicious food. Is this five-star French dining? Heck no. Is it food that satisfies on a…

Pig wings
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Pig Wings—Fun, Meaty, and Cooked to Perfection

Tailgating season is a joy. Out in the crisp autumn air with friends, cooking, eating, cheering—what more could you ask for? Well, for one thing, you could ask for your team to win. Sadly, that’s not always the case. In fact, being a fan of some teams leaves you with a “championship-when-pigs-fly” feeling. If that’s…