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The tri-tip is a triangular shaped cut at the tip of the sirloin and is surrounded by the remainder of the sirloin and the round and flank primals.

In pork, the cut of meat that is a ham roast.

A cooking container that is made of natural clay in a variety of sizes to evenly and slowly cook foods such as meats, poultry, seafoods, and vegetables.

A food dish made from an inexpensive cut of beef, such as the round or chuck, that is seared for a short amount of time to brown it.

A traditional Asian cooking vessel shaped like a large low bowl with two handles. Modern woks are usually made from steel or aluminum.

Meat from the lower blade portion of the chuck primal cut of beef. The underblade is located directly under the shoulder blade and is commonly sold as underblade roasts or steaks.

A cut of beef or pork, which is prepared by browning the meat and then cooking the meat very slowly in a covered pot that contains a small amount of liquid.

A hardwood that comes from a Mesquite tree that is cut into chips and used in smoking processes to add flavor to meats.

Also known as hand-pulled or simply pulled pork, this type of meat is typically made with the Boston butt, which is a cut of meat taken from the pork shoulder.

A term used to describe food that complies with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) standards for natural processing, handling, and labeling.

A knife with an 8 to 15 inch blade used for carving large roasts, poultry, and filleting large fish....

The layer of fat that extends the length of a hog's back. It is available fresh, unsalted, not cured, and not smoked, for use as cracklings (fried or roasted pork fat or skin used as snacks) and for the production of lard.

A product taken from the breast muscle of the turkey and processed in various ways for professional and consumer use.

A reddish brown spice ground from dried peppers to be made into a sweet, mild or hot tasting seasoning.

A variety of waterfowl that may be wild and considered to be a game bird, or a type of duck domesticated and raised for food purposes.

A porous but hard material that is approximately 90% carbon content. Charcoal is produced using an oxygen-free process that heats natural wood in order to remove the air and water and to create a carbon product that will burn significantly longer than wood.

Grapeseed oil is a byproduct of the winemaking industry. The majority of oil extracted from grape seeds is produced in France, Switzerland, and Italy, but there are also a few producers in the United States.

The loin is located on both sides of the backbone starting at the shoulder and continuing back to the hind leg.

Pronounced vee-ohn-yay. Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.

Most notably known as "Viognier". Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.