Meat, Poultry & Seafood Answers

Brining meats

I have been brining up a storm ever since I brined a turkey last Thanksgiving. I have a question about brining pieces of chicken and pork, which I find stay ...

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How to cook filet mignon

My wife is preparing a Christmas meal for our family. There will be 15 in attendance, 12 adults and 3 children. I am hoping to roast a whole filet mignon, an...

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How to cook an uncured ham

I need help with how to cook an uncured ham. I want to grill it. How long do I cook it? Do I just use charcoal and wood shavings? Please help as I am making ...

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Braising meat without drying it out

How do you get meat (beef, pork, chicken) to braise slowly in the oven without drying out? Sometimes my meat tastes tender and moist, and sometimes it is ten...

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Best woods for grilling

I often (several times a week) grill my food with the gas grill, adding charcoal and wood, such as hickory. My question is what woods do chefs cook with? Can...

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Beef for a recovering vegetarian

My husband is a vegetarian, and I too followed a vegetarian diet for years. However, since my second child was born a few months ago, I have been craving red...

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