Meats Sauces and Sides

We consume roughly 110 million tons of pork worldwide, making it the second most consumed meat after chicken, and not by much. Pork is part of every culture, and every part of the farm animal is used. If this isn’t a noble source of protein then we don’t know what is!

Still, just like beef, a pork carcass yields many cuts, each unique in size, shape, flavor and texture. There’s no doubt everyone has some memories associated with pork chops, perhaps the most popular pork meat after bacon, but there’s another pork cut worth exploring, the pork steak. Trust us, you’ll want to know this one intimately.

What is the difference between pork chops and pork steaks? What are pork steaks, anyway? And where do these cuts come from? Here’s your guide to pork chops vs. pork steaks. Have you tried them both? Which are your favorite?

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There are all sorts of different bacon options available on the market. Traditional bacon is pork, but did you know that beef bacon also exists?

Understanding the differences between beef bacon vs pork bacon allows you to get creative in the kitchen and deliver delicious meals and snacks.

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Bacon is a cut of meat that can be pan-fried, baked, and incorporated into all sorts of dishes. The protein can be eaten on its own, served alongside a breakfast of eggs, or even wrapped around other proteins.

What part of the pig is bacon, though?

What most Americans consider bacon comes from the belly of the pig.  In other countries bacon is made from the loin, shoulder and jowl of the pig.

It can vary, which means that it’s time to learn a bit more about the different types of bacon available on the market.

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Brisket is a king among barbecue cuts. Once you’ve smoked a brisket, and turned that tough cut of meat into a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside, juicy sensory experience, you’ll never be the same.

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Beef ribs and pork ribs; it doesn’t get any better than that. The best ribs are not only meaty and fall-off-the-bone tender, but they’re also fun to eat, and they’re versatile, too.

The thing is, there’s more than one type of rib, and each rib is better for particular cooking methods and recipes. Let’s just say knowing your ribs pays off. Let’s explore the difference between beef ribs and pork ribs. Let’s learn more about the types of beef ribs and how they compare to their pork counterparts.

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Cooking poultry can be a delicious and healthy meal. While you are likely most familiar with chicken, there’s another option that you’re forgetting about – Cornish hen. Understanding the differences between Cornish hen vs chicken will help you to figure out what you want to cook for a new and exciting dinner.

What is a Cornish Hen?

A Cornish hen is also known as a game hen. It is a type of broiler chicken that is a result of being cross-bred between a Cornish chicken and a White Plymouth Rock chicken. These chickens are served young in order to keep them small and tender. The average Cornish hen will weigh no more than two pounds once it is ready to be cooked.

Despite the name, a Cornish game hen is not a game bird. Since it is less common than a traditional chicken, many people consider it to be exotic. As such, it is priced as more exotic poultry. You can expect to pay about $2 more per pound than a chicken.

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