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Just as it is important to know your different cuts of pork, it is just as important (if not more important due to price) to know your cuts of beef. Butchers have come up with The 9 Primal Cuts of Meat which are used to categorize the meat we buy in stores. The problem is […]

Make no bones about it, in 15th century England if someone wanted to express their dissatisfaction with something they didn’t “make bones about it”. The phrase is a reference to the unwelcome discovery of bones in soup. Of course, if you have bones in your soup that was a bad thing and if you had

Although there are countless methods for cooking ribs, one of the best and easiest methods for specifically cooking pork side ribs is called the 3-2-1 method. The numbers refer to the amount of time you spend during the 3 stages of cooking the pork side ribs. Even though it’s called the 3-2-1 method (total of

Bacon is one of the most popular meats in North America. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and someone has even figured out how to have it for dessert. People have been eating bacon dating back to 1500 BC and it has retained its popularity ever since! You know you are a famous

It may sound corny (sorry) but does your head hurt thinking about who has the best corn on the cob prices? The corn season is upon us through obvious signs in local flyers and advertisements. There are so many sales going on, it becomes mind-boggling trying to figure out who actually has the best corn

At ZEG Sauces, we love fishing! We love everything about it: the outdoors, the sport, the fishing way of life! And there’s nothing better than going out for the day with friends or family and catching your limit of fish. But on the very rare occasion (fingers crossed), you might come back with nothing but

It all started around 7500 BC. This is the approximate timeframe people believe China first started domesticating pigs. Of course, through the 1700s and 1800s the domesticated pig was introduced to Europe. Today, pork is eaten more than any type of meat making up about 40% of all meat consumption. In the United States of

Many competitive athletes eat chicken breast as part of their daily diet. Not only is it a classic protein packed meal but also low-calorie. There is approximately 26g of high-quality protein in a three-ounce serving of chicken breast. Not to mention chicken breasts are rich in a variety of important nutrients, including protein, niacin, selenium,

Ahhhh the Dog Days of Summer are here! The expression Dog Days of Summer comes from the fact that during this time (July 3 through August 11) the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major (the

What is naturally high in fibre, contains calcium, manganese, vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid? Need another hint? This item is controversial on pizza. Still nothing yet? Okay, the final hint is that you wouldn’t think this fruit pairs well with meat. That’s right I’m talking about … the lonely pineapple. The