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 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 – ...

Ultimately, the single biggest determinant of juicy pork chops is finding the best option at the grocery store. Aim for thicker chops with prominent fat caps, and you’ll be halfway to impressing all ...

Pork chops unjustly get a somewhat bad rap. Yes, they are easy to overcook, but that's more of a user error than an issue with the cut of meat itself. When done right ...

Metzger Bar and Butchery’s Brittanny Anderson, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for 2017 Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, shares this recipe to pump up the flavor of an ordinary pork chop. Combine all ...

Daddy dearest will love the boozy taste of these juicy moonshine-brined pork chops. For the Brine: Combine the moonshine, salt, molasses, Worcestershire and vanilla in a large stockpot. Add 3 1/2 cups ...

Glazed pork chops seasoned with herbs on a cutting board - Metamore Studio/Shutterstock Pork can be a great alternative to beef when you're trying to stretch your dollar but still want to enjoy 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 ...

After you master our method for brined and pan-roasted chops, prepare to say goodbye to those dry, flavorless things you used to call pork chops. Though it may seem like a counterintuitive practice, ...

Got pork chops and not sure what to do with them? Check out these 17 delicious pork chop recipes that’ll turn your dinner around. These dishes are about to become the star of your dinner table, so let ...

In Marwin Brown’s kitchen, nearly every dish reminds him of a song, but sometimes the song inspires the dish. Brown is the Austin-based blogger behind Food Fidelity, a recipe and cooking blog that is ...

Country-fried steak, sometimes called "chicken-fried steak," is an iconic cowboy dish. Traditionally made by taking a tough piece of meat, pounding it into submission, dredging it in well-seasoned ...