Wet-brining pork ribs is the perfect way to add flavor and moisture to the protein before putting it on the grill, so make ...

Before refrigeration, brining was necessary to preserve meat. Today brining is popular again among home cooks and chefs. It gives flavor and tenderness to meat and poultry. And, it is very simple to ...

These grilled cider-brined pork chops are paired with a tangy brown sugar–mustard sauce spiked with apple cider vinegar and Tabasco. The hefty double-cut pork chops are striking, and make for a hearty ...

They call me Pork Boy, and as far as I’m concerned, the Year of the Pig couldn’t have come at a better time. At long last, after decades of abuse, my favorite meat is once again getting a little love.

1. In a 22 qt. cambro, whisk together all ingredients except pork. 2. Add pork to brine. Reserve brined for 3 days in the walk-in. 1 cup Hickory wood chips – presoaked 1. Load the smoker tray with 1 ...

Whether I’m planning a holiday feast or a winter dinner party, this dish is one of my favorites. It’s simple, it can be prepped in advance and it does not take too much oven time, a definite ...

Combine the brown sugar and salt in the water and bring to a boil. Stir until dissolved and then add the rest of the brine ingredients. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and ...

For most parts of the country, grilling season is fleeting, so it's important to make every burger and brat count. There's no time for disappointing results as the days get shorter, and nobody likes ...

Nothing says "summertime" like a barbecue. And nothing says, "my dad would like this" more than a pork chop. Unfortunately both of those things (my father and the barbecue) are in California. And I am ...

Cookbook author Tammy Algood made Smoked Salt, a seasoning that can be used to brine turkey, pork and other meats. It also makes a great food gift idea. Tammy Algood is the author of five cookbooks, ...

We all know chicken is the most popular choice when it comes to weeknight proteins, for many great reasons. Chicken will please pretty much everyone at the table, it serves as a blank canvas for so ...