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The food label on packaged beef provides a variety of information designed to make shopping as easy as possible. The label provides the following information depending on the type of beef product that is purchased:
Description of Beef Cut
The label on raw beef cuts contains the name of the primal cut the beef was taken from, the name of the retail or market ready cut, a short description (bone-in or boneless), the total weight, and cost per pound.
Grilling | Grilling Method & TimeGrilling Ham Slices | Grilling Whole Ham | Tips
Grilling is a dry heat cooking method that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle.
Grilling is a cooking method that uses a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. When grilled properly, the meat will have a crisp flavorful outside coating with a moist center. Grilling infuses the pork with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process.
Steaks and burgers are not the only foods to enjoy on the grill. Add grilled fruits and vegetables to your next cookout menu. Grilling fruit brings out its natural sweetness and the flavor of the grilled vegetables is enhanced when they are lightly charred.
Fresh Beans | Fresh Bean Preparation | Fresh Bean Cooking | Fresh Bean TipsDried Beans | Dried Bean Preparation | Dried Bean Cooking
Beans
A generic name given to various plants in the legume family.
Whether you are serving classic cheese fondue or delectable chocolate dipping sauce, there are basic guidelines on how to fondue. We provide you with a good understanding of the fondue pot, accessories, safety procedures, and great ideas on dipping sauces and foods.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from rice. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Reading the Recipe | Ingredient Preparation | Scaling Your Recipe
Knowing how to follow and read your recipe will help make your cooking or baking experience a success. Properly preparing your ingredients, using proper cooking times and temperatures, and proper bakeware or cookware all assist in the success of your end product.
Pasta was once considered to be fattening and have very little nutritional value. Nutritional experts now realize the value of pasta in our diet. Grain based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from various grains. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Knowing a little about ham helps to insure that you are selecting ham that is the appropriate type and quality for the ham recipe you are preparing. See our Ham Cooking Times to be sure you are cooking the ham for the appropriate time to produce a safe and delicious ham.
When shopping for ham there are several factors that you need to consider to be assured of purchasing the correct quantity, quality, and type of ham for your needs. Having basic knowledge of what to look and how much to buy will help you produce your ham recipes successfully.
Miscellaneous Products
Pork Cutlets (Scallops)
Cutlets are thin boneless pieces of meat that weigh 4 ounces or less and are taken from tender cuts, such as the tenderloin and loin.
Hams | Raw Hams | Specialty Ham | Miscellaneous
Hams
Hams are cuts of pork that come from the leg, which have been dry cured (country hams) or wet-cured (city hams) and then boiled or smoked.
Ham is usually served on the holidays, so be sure to read our tips to learn how to cook and bake the perfect ham for your guests. There are many ham glaze recipes that can be used to enhance the flavor of ham and there are many different methods of cooking ham that can be used. When you end up with excess ham after a meal there are many leftover ham recipes that you can make to use up the leftovers.
Asian noodles, like pasta noodles, are available in round, flat and square shapes, and in various widths and lengths. Most often Asian noodles are purchased, rather than made by hand.
Poaching is a moist heat method of cooking. It is also a healthy method of cooking pork because no fat is added during the cooking process. It retains the flavor, tenderness and moisture through a gentle simmering process.
When pork is grilled or broiled at the proper cooking times and temperature, the meat will have a crisp flavorful outside coating with a moist center. Grilling and broiling are basically the same type of cooking method, using dry heat that quickly cooks the surface of the pork and then slowly moves to the middle.
Stovetop Poaching Methods | Microwave Poaching Methods
Stovetop Poaching Methods
Poaching is one of the most popular methods for cooking eggs. It's quick and easy and results in an egg that is tender and delicious.
Reading the label will inform you as to the type of chicken, the parts contained in the package, the total weight, a description, how fresh it is, and nutritional information.