Makes 6 servings Bolognese is essentially a meat stew with a small amount of tomato added— although Americans often confuse it for a tomato sauce with some meat added. The sauce is cooked slowly to develop a deep, rich flavor. In Italy it is traditionally served with tagliatelle pasta and […]
Recipes Between the Lines: Indirect Grilling
Have you ever read a recipe that said, “Prepare your grill for cooking over indirect heat?” And did you think, “Uh, what?” For grilling, indirect heat translates to: not over the fire. When you’re cooking over indirect heat, you’re using the ambient heat of the flames to cook the food, […]
Rutabaga Stew
Makes 8 servings This dish is a good representative of the one-pot dishes in German cuisine. Hearty and easy to prepare with simple means, these types of stews provide a substantial meal, especially during cold winter seasons. Ingredients One 1-lb smoked ham hock 3 quarts chicken stock 1 lb onions, […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbecue
Makes 12 to 14 servings
Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten
Makes 4 to 6 servings Though it takes a few days, this classic German recipe is primarily hands-off, meaning the tangy marinade and slow-cooker do all the work for you. If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can treat this recipe like a typical braise: in Step 3, transfer […]
Smoked Pork Belly
Makes 5 to 6 servings Pork belly is literally the belly portion of the pig. It’s where bacon comes from, and like bacon, it is a delicious piece of meat. While it cooks, the fat renders from the belly and naturally bastes the strips of tender meat. Pair it with […]
The Vital Importance of Thermometers in Low and Slow Cooking
Invest in a good-quality and reliable thermometer. The cost of a dry, overcooked, or otherwise ruined pork butt or strip loin of beef is possibly more expensive than the price of the thermometer that could have saved the meal and saved you the embarrassment. Monitoring temperatures is a critical part […]
Troccoli with Lamb and Pepper Sauce
Makes 6 servings Though this sauce is relatively basic, lamb adds that sort of can’t-quite-place-it flavor that you and your guests will love. We like pairing it with homemade Troccoli pasta, but you can use whatever dried variety you prefer. Make the sauce well-ahead, if you like, and freeze it […]
Tying a Roast
Tying a roast with secure knots that have the right tension is one of the simplest and most frequently required types of meat fabrication and preparation. It ensures that the roast will cook evenly and that it will retain its shape after roasting. Though a perfectly tied roast is a […]
What I’m Cooking: Herb-Rubbed Roasted Pork
This recipe is really more about the rub than the roast, since it’s all-purpose and surprisingly versatile. Inspired by the seasoning typically used in porchetta, this rub is incredibly flavorful on its own, but a chameleon when paired with virtually any ingredient. Meaning you can eat a dish like this […]
What I’m Cooking: Instant Pot Pulled Pork (An Underdog Story)
My husband was craving pulled pork, so I ordered a pork butt that I planned to cook in my Instant Pot—a tool I mostly reserve for chicken stock. But as the days get warmer, I find myself turning to it more often to avoid using the oven or stove, which […]