If you’re looking for the best way to brine meat for smoking, this simple wet brine recipe is a great option for everything from whole chicken and pork chops to chicken pieces and even beef brisket.

Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops are center-cut pork chops that are marinated (brined) in a flavorful blend of buttermilk, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, ground ...

These are not your grandmother's pork chops. Pork sold in today's grocery stores is about 75 percent leaner than what was sold in the 1950s, according to the Jan. 2, 2017 article "Pork Production – ...

If you grill meat regularly, it’s worth considering ways to cut the fat but keep the flavor. Though the marbling of many meats can’t be cut away (and to keep things flavorful, you wouldn’t want to), ...

I made this pork loin last week while staying with my fiancee’s family in cold, western Colorado. I wanted to cook something that would feel special, so I bought a six-pound pork loin that still had a ...

It’s hard to beat grilled chicken breasts for an easy summer supper. I know, because I serve them at least twice a week. But even a super fan like me has to admit that boneless, skinless breasts dry ...

A holiday ham, made at home, is within reach. You just need a bit of time, some wood smoke and a shoulder ham or pork loin. By Steven Raichlen A homemade ham represents a formidable culinary challenge ...