Know Your Pork: The Front Limb

May 3, 2013

Roasting a whole pig over a large outdoor grill might be all kinds of badass, but it’s not practical for anyone (like myself) who bought a whole pig to eat all by themselves. So in my last article, I showed how hogs are typically broken down into smaller “primal” cuts by butchers. Today, I’m going […]

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Know Your Pork: The Four Major Cuts

March 19, 2013

Everything but the oink. It’s said that you can cook and eat every part of the pig, and thrifty folks have been making the most of their hogs since they started eating them. But in our modern age, we are more likely to see our meat pre-cut and pre-packaged, often with no indication of what […]

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So, I Bought This Pig…

February 22, 2013

I got home late one night a couple of weeks ago to a couple of harried emails and phone messages. “Hey Darrin, I’m in your neighborhood and I’ve got your hog. Call me back and I’ll drop it off.” It’s on, suckas! A couple of hours later, I had a couple of massive coolers sitting […]

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How to Bake Sweet Potatoes

January 25, 2013

I love potatoes as much as the next guy, but their orange cousins blow ’em out of the water when it comes to flavor. Like roasted winter squash, baked sweet potatoes are one of the greatest side dishes to have on your go-to meals list in the colder months. They are cheap, tasty, and simple […]

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Good Things Come In Cheap Packages–The Best Thrifty Kitchen Equipment

January 18, 2013

Who says expensive is always better? I get it. Learning how to cook rarely comes for free. While most people at least have some cheap pots and pans and plastic utensils, you’re still probably going to want to upgrade over time. Fortunately, you can get some seriously quality stuff for bargain prices. And I’m not […]

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How to Roast Winter Squash (and Squash Seeds)

January 11, 2013

I don’t know about you, but I really crave starchy carbs when it’s cold outside. And one of the tastiest starchy vegetables are the winter squashes, which are cheap, readily available, and come in countless varieties. These veggies are remarkably simple to prepare, and are perfect for weekday dinners when you don’t have a lot […]

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How to Roast a Chicken… Like a Boss

December 28, 2012

(If you don’t see the video above, then click here to view it on the website.) The French Laundry in Yountville, California is consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in the world. Thomas Keller is the founder, owner, and chef, and is widely renowned as a culinary rock star. When asked what he […]

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