Pork Articles (36 Results)

Pork: Key Temperatures and Cooking Tips

Everything Pork! Learn about BBQ spare and baby back ribs, pork belly, bacon, ham, tenderloin, pork chops, and much more. Cooking pork to specific temperatures is key to success. Temperature targets for BBQ cuts of pork differ from smaller cuts, we've got all the information you need here.

Put These Chef-Recommended Pork Temps to the Test

There really is no better way to put the new USDA pork temps to the test than with a tried and tested recipe from the folks at America’s Test Kitchen. Their Grill-Roasted Pork Loin is the perfect center piece for any family gathering and is especially perfect during a holiday celebration.

Thermal Secrets to Moist and Flavorful Ham

Deciphering between uncooked, cured and ready-to-eat varieties of ham is often an arduous task. And because a mismanaged ham can turn out dry and flavorless, knowing how to prepare each variety will ensure your holiday feast is one to remember.

Some BBQ Meats Must be Cooked to Higher Temps

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.

Canadian Maple Syrup: The perfect complement to perfectly cooked pork chops

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.

The Best Pork Temperature Is 145°F: USDA Recommendation Lower Than Many Think

Pork is one of those tricky cuts of meat that we’ve never been quite sure about. A less than well-done piece of pork had always been considered a hot bed for salmonella and ultimately a recipe for disaster. However, recent improvements in the way pork producers care for their animals has us rethinking what safe pork looks like.

To temp, or not to temp: Cooking ribs with the Super-Fast Thermapen

The experts seem to be split down the middle when it comes to ribs and temperature. Not only does the perfect internal temperature come into question, but the very idea of using a thermometer (at all) may put your grilling techniques under review.