I’m excited to bring to you a new guide to help you turn up the tasty right at a home. When I first got started cooking, I spent more time searching for recipes on Google than I did actually cooking. We want to help save you from that same fate. Look, I’ve spent a lot of years practicing my craft. … Read More
What is a PORK Steak, is it even BETTER than BBQ Pulled Pork?
Today we’re going to answer the questions- What is a pork steak? And why you should be cooking this tasty cut right at home? Well, it’s tasty and that should really be enough for you to want to learn more. What is a pork steak? This incredible cut comes from the pork butt, which is an absolutely terrible name. That’s … Read More
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder on Stove Recipe w/ Onion Gravy & Mashed Pots
If you grew up in the Midwest you definitely know what that first bite of a slow cooked pork shoulder tastes like. To us, it’s like a hug for your belly. Typically, you would use a pork shoulder to make pulled pork. However, today we’ll be cooking this on the stove top. By breaking the pork shoulder down into smaller … Read More
Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe from Chef Sara Bradley – Meat America
In this video, we’ll visit Chef Sara Bradley to learn how a step-by-step braised pork shoulder recipe . Chef Sara is a former contestant on Top Chef and owner of the Freight House in Paducah, Kentucky and she’ll show us how to turn up the tasty by trimming a pork shoulder into a boston butt and then….braising it to perfection! … Read More
“Big Tasty” Steak Rub
If you’re looking for a simple steak rub that you can make at home, look no further. We’re sharing our “Big Tasty” Steak Rub below, which involves ingredients commonly found in most kitchens. Remember, liberal seasoning is the key to great flavor, so don’t be shy. Also, if you want to turn up the heat, substitute black pepper for red … Read More
Summer’s Muse: Sweet Bell Peppers
In the summer, the late spring showers combine with the subsequent warming sun to create a natural synergy exceedingly suitable for life to thrive. Summer brings us everything from a lazy day at the beach, to patio parties, to an array of tasty summer vegetables. We’re here to discuss the latter; namely, those delicious and colorful sweet bell peppers created by the fusion of cool spring … Read More
Crockpot Beef Shoulder Roast & the Socratic Method?
You might be wondering, “What does beef have to do with Socrates?” No, it doesn’t come with a side of hemlock poison, but…. Have you ever been to the grocery store and wondered how one cut of beef varies from another? There’s so many – beef chuck roast, beef shoulder, flank steak, sirloin steak, beef tenderloin, ribs, to name ONLY a few…. One cut sells … Read More
Crockpot Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is usually made from a cut from the shoulder and it often called – you guessed it – Pork Shoulder. But beware, like an elusive con man, this cut of red meat has many aliases – it is also known as Pork “Butt” (yum, appetizing!), Boston Pork Roast (it is de-boned and wrapped with butcher twine), and Picnic Roast, to … Read More
The recipe that started it all….
Easy Crockpot Rump Roast This is it. This is the recipe that started this website. First, some background…. In high school, I had a job in the kitchen of a small Italian café and learned some basics about cooking. As a result, over time and with a lot of practice cooking for myself – using the grill, broiler, stovetop, etc – I developed some ideas about ingredients and techniques that … Read More