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See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning Temperatures and Processing TimesCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips
Canning Food Preparation | Canning Jar and Lid Preparation | Packing the Jars
There is much preparation that goes into canning vegetables and fruits.
This type of ham can be a
butt or shank portion or it could be a whole or half leg that has
the hip, thigh and/or shank bone remaining as part of the ham.
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Braising is a cooking process in which tougher cuts of meat are cooked in liquid in order to add flavor and to moisten and tenderize the meat. It is a useful cooking method for breaking down the tough fibers in the meat.
Rotisserie Grilling Beef | Doneness
For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics.
Rotisserie Grilling Beef
There are two methods of cooking beef using a rotisserie: direct heat cooking and indirect heat cooking.
Cabbage Preparation | Cabbage Cooking | Tips
Cabbage
A vegetable consisting of layers of thick leaves that grow around each other from the stem. The leaves of some varieties form dense, solid heads and others have leaves that grow more loosely around each other.
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.
Apples can be cooked using many methods. They can be cooked on their own and eaten as a side dish, or they can be cooked up to create recipes such as delicious apple butter. Also, to serve with meats, such as ham, pork, and poultry, try making Caramelized Apples as a side dish.
Sweet Corn Preparation | Cooking Corn on the Cob | Grilling Sweet CornCreamed Corn | Freezing Sweet Corn | Tips
Sweet Corn
Corn is a tall cereal plant consisting of strong jointed stems supporting large ears containing kernels.
Rounded Rolls | Crescent Rolls | Fan Tan Rolls | Knot Shaped RollsTwisted Rolls | Breadsticks | Parker House Rolls | Clover Leaf Rolls | Bagels
Many rolls and buns are smaller versions of larger bread loaves.
Use the charts below to help determine how much to buy of the foods listed below when preparing a meal or a recipe for a specific number of people.
Pasta Buying Guide | Rice Buying Guide | Egg Buying Guide | Meat Buying Guides
Pasta Buying Guide
The quantities in the chart below are approximates only.
Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips
There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.
Stir-frying, like sautéing, is a dry heat cooking method that quickly cooks the pork in a small amount of oil, using high heat. The difference between the two methods is that sautéing cooks pieces of meat that are about the size of a serving portion and stir-frying involves cooking smaller pieces of food that have been cut into small strips or cubes all similar in size.
Cooking and carving a turkey can seem like a challenge but if you follow some basic guidelines it can be accomplished successfully. If you are cooking a turkey that is whole, there are several methods that can be used.
When shopping for chicken there are several details that you should pay close attention to so you are assured of purchasing fresh chicken in the correct quantity, quality and type to satisfy your needs.
Refrigerator Method | Microwave MethodDefrosting Time | Additional Thawing and Defrosting Tips
Refrigerator Method
(Recommended)
Frozen beef should not be defrosted at room temperature.
Potato Preparation | Grilling Potatoes | Grilling Tips
Preparing Potatoes for Grilling
Skins On | Skins Off
The skin of a potato is edible, so the potato can be prepared with the skins on or with the skins off.
Grilling with Direct Heat | Grilling with Indirect Heat
Cooking with direct heat and cooking with indirect heat are the methods most often used when grilling. It is important to understand the differences between the two methods to ensure success when grilling.
Leg of Lamb | Rack of Lamb | Rolled Shoulder | Saddle of Lamb
Carving a Leg of Lamb
A leg of lamb is one of simplest roasts to carve. There are no complicated techniques involved and all that is required is a sharp knife and a means to steady the roast as it is being carved.
General Guidelines | Charcoal Grill | Gas Grill | Doneness
Rotisserie cooking requires three key components: The spit assembly, a means to turn the spit, and a heat source for cooking.