Robby A rich, flavorful gravy is the perfect finishing touch for roasted meats, mashed potatoes, and more. But often gravies can be bland or thin Using beef consommé as the base is the secret to making a deeply flavorful, robust gravy everyone will love. What is Beef Consommé? Consommé is a type of clarified broth made … Read more
Beef jerky makes for the perfect high protein snack to take on-the-go. Unfortunately, most store-bought jerkies are loaded with sodium, with some containing over 1000 mg per serving! Thankfully you can easily make your own low sodium beef jerky at home. With just 8 basic ingredients and a few simple steps you’ll have tasty jerky … Read more
Canned ham and Spam – two canned meat products that have sparked endless debates. With their similar look and feel, many have wondered if they’re actually the same thing. As a long-time canned meat enthusiast, I’ve done deep dives into both Spam and canned ham. And I’m here to finally settle the debate once and … Read more
Beef jerky makes for a tasty and portable protein snack. But can you bring beef jerky into the USA when traveling internationally? As an international traveler, you may be wondering if beef jerky purchased abroad can be legally imported into the United States. With strict US customs regulations on many food products, it’s an important … Read more
For ham lovers one of the most common debates is smoked ham versus unsmoked ham. While they may look similar at first glance smoked and unsmoked ham have distinct differences when it comes to flavor, texture, preparation method and best uses. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about smoked and … Read more
Bacon is a beloved breakfast food for many, adding a savory, salty crunch to dishes like eggs, pancakes, sandwiches and more While most bacon contains nitrates and nitrites to preserve freshness and add color, some bacon is marketed as “uncured” without these added ingredients But just how much less sodium is in uncured bacon compared … Read more
The holidays are a time when many families serve both turkey and ham as part of their feast But cooking two large cuts of meat can be tricky, especially if you only have one oven The good news is that you can easily cook a turkey and a ham together in the same oven with … Read more
Whether you love it crispy or chewy bacon is one of the most delicious and versatile breakfast meats around. But it also produces a good amount of rendered fat or bacon grease. This byproduct of cooking bacon is loved by some and loathed by others. So how much grease does each slice yield? And what … Read more
Spiral cut hams are a popular choice for holidays and special occasions. Who doesn’t love those perfect slices of glistening ham? However nothing can ruin a beautiful ham faster than realizing it has a gross slimy texture or film. Yuck! If you’ve ever experienced this with a store bought spiral ham, you’re not alone. Below … Read more
Bacon makes everything better. That was the thinking behind Nabisco Bacon Thins – the legendary bacon-flavored crackers that disappeared from store shelves years ago. If you have fond memories of these tasty crackers, you’re probably wondering: what happened to Nabisco Bacon Crackers? Did they get discontinued? And will they ever make a comeback? As a … Read more