Barracuda Vs Snapper: Taste, Texture, And Safety
Barracuda vs Snapper: One Wins, But There’s a Catch Okay, so here’s something that genuinely surprised me: in blind taste tests, barracuda scores a perfect 10 while snapper lands around an 8 or 9. I know. I had to read that twice too. Barracuda? The fish most people think of as “that aggressive looking thing […]
Alcohol-Free BBQ Sauce: Bourbon-Style Flavor Swaps
The Secret to Bourbon BBQ Flavor Without Alcohol Here’s something nobody tells you: even after you’ve simmered your bourbon BBQ sauce for two hours, it can still hold onto 5 to 25 percent of the alcohol. For a lot of folks whether you’re in recovery, following religious guidelines, or just don’t want booze in your […]
Chicken In A Rice Cooker: Safe Temps And Cook Times
Is Your Rice Cooker Chicken Actually Safe? Here’s the thing nobody tells you about rice cooker chicken: you cannot eyeball it. I know, I know we’ve all been taught that if the juices run clear and the meat looks white, dinner’s ready. But when steam is involved? Those rules go straight out the window. Pink […]
Whiskey BBQ Sauce Marinade: Ratios, Timing, Tips
Turn That Bottle of Whiskey BBQ Sauce Into Your Best Marinade Here’s something that took me way too long to figure out: that bottle of whiskey BBQ sauce sitting in your fridge door? It already has everything you need for a killer marinade. Vinegar for tenderizing. Whiskey for those warm, caramel-y notes. Sugar for that […]
Cooked Chicken Leftovers: Fridge And Freezer Times
Stop Guessing: How Long Leftover Chicken Actually Lasts Look, I get it. You’re standing in front of the fridge at 7pm, staring at that container of rotisserie chicken from… was it Sunday? Saturday? You give it a tentative sniff, squint at it like it owes you money, and wonder if tonight’s the night you finally […]