Why Are My Shake and Bake Pork Chops Soggy?

If you’ve ever made Shake ‘n Bake pork chops, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded soggy bottom syndrome. You carefully coat the juicy pork chops with the crumby Shake ‘n Bake coating, pop them in the oven, and eagerly await those crispy, crunchy chops. But when dinner time rolls around, you’re disappointed to find the bottoms … Read more

Can You Eat Pork Rinds When Pregnant?

Pregnancy comes with a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to food. While some foods like greens eggs, dairy are encouraged, others like raw meat fish high in mercury, unpasteurized products are strictly prohibited. Pork rinds occupy a grey area when it comes to pregnancy-safe foods. Let’s find out if you can indulge … Read more

Why Does Pork Tenderloin Come in Two Pieces?

You’re prepping dinner and pull a package of pork tenderloin out of the fridge. As you unwrap it you notice the tenderloin is cut in two pieces and tied together. “That’s odd,” you think “why does my pork tenderloin come in two pieces?” This is an excellent question. Pork tenderloin’s unique anatomy is the reason … Read more