Chicken

Whole Chicken In general, cuts of meat with the least processing or work on behalf of the butcher translate to the least cost to the… Read More »What Meat Is The Cheapest?

Pork is among the cheapest meat you can get at the grocery store. Pork is very healthy and rich in nutrients and proteins, and it’s… Read More »Is Pork Considered Cheap Meat?

If you can find a turkey, it’s going to cost you: Turkey prices are currently soaring to record levels, per USDA reports. The national average… Read More »How Expensive Is A Full Turkey?

The two major reasons for the turkey shortage is inflation and an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among the turkey population. But turkey… Read More »Why Are There No Turkeys In The Stores 2022?

Due to inflation, a turkey shortage and increased demand on food production systems, a whole turkey might be tough to find this year. The New… Read More »Why Is Turkey So Expensive?

The calcium-rich properties of milk react with enzymes in the meat to gently soften the proteins. Whole milk (not reduced fat), buttermilk, and yogurt all… Read More »Does Milk Tenderize Meat?

Tenderize the chicken. Use a small mallet (metal or wood) and gently pound the chicken thighs. Make sure that each of the thighs is of… Read More »Should You Pound Chicken Thighs Before Cooking?

This is one of those things that seems too good to be true, but it totally works. As a substitute for brute strength, meat-tenderizing powder… Read More »Does A Meat Tenderizer Really Work?

Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate). If you find the meat has a spongy texture aside from being very tender, then very likely the restaurant put baking… Read More »How Is Chinese Meat So Tender?

Most chicken and pork don’t need to tenderize, so marinades are more for adding flavor than for tenderizing. Do you tenderize before or after marinating?… Read More »Should You Tenderize Chicken Before Marinade?