Thick-cut chops and steaks are a substantial and impressive center to any meal. Pork is notorious for easily becoming dry and tough if it's overcooked, and working with an extra-thick cut of meat only compounds this dilemma. So how do you cook it to perfection? With an expert … [Read more...]
What Kind of Thermometer Do I Need?
We get this question a lot: “What kind of thermometer do I need?” The simplest answer is that you actually need two thermometers: 1) a digital instant-read and 2) a cooking alarm thermometer. Why two? Because they do different things. Two Kinds of Food … [Read more...]
Thermal Tips: How to Cold Smoke Cheese
Smoked cheese has richness and complexity that complements nearly everything! It's perfect on burgers, nachos, pizza, or simply on an appetizer platter. Temperature control is absolutely critical when cold smoking cheese, and we have tips to get you fired up about making your … [Read more...]
Thermal Tips: Salt-Crusted Cornish Game Hen
Cornish game hens are small enough for a single serving, and salt-roasting infuses them with flavor and keeps them incredibly moist. They cook so quickly, it'll be easy to fit them into your New Year's Eve party planning. Keep reading for the temperature tips you'll need so you … [Read more...]
Proper Probe Placement in Your Turkey
Thanksgiving is a holiday that's all about food, and your turkey is what takes center stage. This post is the first in a series of five essential thermal principles you need to know to make this year's Thanksgiving turkey the best yet! Keep an eye out for each new … [Read more...]
Grilled Tomahawk Steaks: Temp Tips for Oversized Cuts
Ribeye steaks are known as one of the best cuts of meat for their rich, beefy flavor. Upgrade that ribeye to an American Wagyu Tomahawk steak and you're in for a meal to remember. Once you’ve purchased such a high quality steak, be sure to prepare it just right. With … [Read more...]
Key Temps: BBQ Spare Ribs
May is National Barbecue Month! And what comes to mind when you think about BBQ if not ribs?—specifically juicy, tender, smoky pork spare ribs. Outstanding taste and texture in spare ribs are not hard to master if you understand the basic principles of time and temperature during … [Read more...]
Thermal Tips: Searing Meat
Regardless of whether you're cooking beef, pork, or chicken, many recipes require measures to create a beautiful brown crust on the exterior. The crisp, salty outer edge pieces are so delicious, and the favorite part of the meat for some. How exactly is the crust developed, and … [Read more...]
Thermal Tip: How to Make Applewood Smoked Bacon
Bacon goes well with almost anything. It's used in everything from sandwiches to chocolate—we haven't found anything this versatile treat can't do! The art of curing meat dates back to ancient civilizations as a way to preserve meat for long periods of time before the dawn of … [Read more...]
How to Cook a Filet Mignon Dinner for Two
Valentine's Day is best celebrated with a memorable meal, and filet mignon often tops the list of menu options for special occasions. The price of a tenderloin steak entreé at a restaurant is typically quite high. Slicing your own steaks from a whole beef tenderloin, then … [Read more...]