Kurobuta pork comes from Kurobuta pigs. The meat is especially tasty and succulent. Even as a professional chef, I have only gotten the opportunity to cook real Kurobuta pork a few times. However, I have done my research on it in culinary school to understand just what makes this meat so special. In this post, […]
After several months of trying pork ribs, belly, and brisket with considerable success, I thought it was time to return to pork neck bones. Admittedly, the flavor from the neck bones will always keep you coming back. So, you may see that as a small caveat. Pork neck bones are rich in taste, pretty flavorful, […]
The quick answer is that while a pork belly is a cut of meat taken from the underside of a hog just after the loin, the side pork is the upper portion of the pork belly. When I go to the meat shop or make an order online, I often come across labels such as […]
Pork secreto, which literally means secret pork in Spanish, is a highly prized meat from Spain. Secreto pork has to be carefully cooked to preserve its tender texture. I learned the fine art of making secreto iberico in culinary school. It was probably the most exciting lesson I had as a commis chef because the meat […]
When it comes to pairing wine with pork, you can go with both white and red varieties. However, some wine pairings go better with different cuts of pork. For chefs like me, pairing wine with pork dishes is just as important as choosing the right ingredients. There are three main factors that I consider before […]
Asian cuisine lovers swear by it. As a pork griller, I can testify to how flavorsome this part of the rib can be. Delicious and inexpensive, pork riblets are small pieces of pork cut from the ribs. They are leaner than the whole rib but are still meaty pieces with great flavor. I prefer it […]
The main differences between tallow and lard are their sources, taste, smoking points, how they are used, and more! Growing up in the South, I learned all about tallow and lard and how to use these ingredients in cooking. Now that they are becoming popular once more, I found that people are quite curious about […]
I was only introduced to pork adobo in culinary school but fell in love with it immediately. Ever since then, I have been researching the various variations and trying to figure out which one works the best for me. In this post, I will introduce you to the recipe and show you all the tips […]
Yes, dogs can eat pork but they should only consume well-cooked meat that is not seasoned in any way. As a dog mom, I have been tempted to give my pup everything that I eat. However, since he has suffered from certain digestive problems, I decided to do my homework first. In this post, I […]
This dish is easy to make and can be whipped up quickly for a weekday dinner. I got this baked pork steak recipe from a friend who specializes in healthy meals. I tweaked it a little to add more flavor to the dish and I am finally happy with the results. In this post I […]