Perfectly fried chicken should be light and crisp on the outside with meat that's tender and juicy all the way through, and never greasy. There are some very common errors that can occur when deep-frying your own chicken at home, and luckily they have simple thermal solutions. We … [Read more...]
Grilling Thick Pork Chops: Thermal Know-how Is Key
Has this summer been as grill-heavy for you as it has been for us? I personally have taken every chance I could to cook on the delicious grill rather than heating my kitchen to unlivable temperatures. But in all of the hubbub surrounding National Grilling Month, surely you have … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish Tacos Made Easy
Grilled fish tacos are a healthy alternative to tacos made with deep-fried fish. The smoky flavor of a little char on the outside of the fish is perfect for these tacos bursting with summertime flavor. Some recipes tell you to “cook till opaque" or "flakey,” but as with any other … [Read more...]
How to Smoke Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
How do you improve an already delicious filet mignon steak wrapped in bacon? By smoking it. The rich flavor of smoke in this recipe makes the steak even more indulgent. Find out how we added extra smoke to these gorgeous, thick bacon-wrapped filets and cooked them to rosy … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
BBQ Chicken never had it so good with this Alabama white sauce. Credited to Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ in Decatur, Alabama, back in 1925, this sauce is unlike anything you’ve tasted before and is sure to please a crowd. We halved our chickens and smoked them low and slow for juicy … [Read more...]
Pork Tenderloin: A Recipe for Perfect Doneness
Pork tenderloin is very tender and juicy when cooked properly, but there are a couple of challenges that make it easily prone to overcooking. We have two different cooking methods that thermally optimize this cut of meat for perfect doneness. Keep reading and learn how to cook up … [Read more...]
Grilled Rib Eye Steak: Reverse Sear and Thermal Principles
If there were a President of Steaks, it’d be the rib eye. There’s something special about the cut, with tender, well-marbled meat that smells somehow better than any other steak. It’s a great way to celebrate anything: Father’s Day, Independence Day…Dinner. In today’s post, we’ll … [Read more...]
Cubanos: Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches with Latin Flair
Cubanos are a traditional Cuban sandwich that includes thinly-sliced marinated roast pork shoulder. Pork shoulder can be cooked low and slow for BBQ sandwiches, carnitas, or chili, but for Cubanos, the cooking and doneness temperatures yield juicy pork that still holds together … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Breasts: Always Tender & Juicy
Baked chicken is something you can quickly prepare for dinner, but how many times does it turn out dry, rubbery, and nearly flavorless? No amount of sauce can compensate for tough, dry, overcooked chicken. There are a few tricks to cooking tender, juicy chicken breasts every … [Read more...]
Juicy Turkey Burgers on the Grill? Don’t Overcook!
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 … [Read more...]
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