Does bacon make dates really taste better?

Grail Note: I’ve got another installment in the ongoing, and infrequent series on “does bacon really make everything taste better?”  This time around it’s not technically bacon like I’ve used before.  I’m at the World Barbecue Championships at Memphis In May and my friends from The National Pork Board brought along some La Quercia prosciutto

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BBQ experts agree sauce just one important part of a perfect sandwich

Photo by Kyle Kurlick, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Grail Note:  Since I’m visiting Memphis for the World Barbecue Championships I found this article by Jennifer Biggs of the Commercial Appeal, to be not only timely but very much an eye opener.  The thoughts expressed by these well known experts are quite revealing.

In barbecue as

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Meaty Monday: Simple Stir Fried Pork And Veggies

 

I had a little pork loin in the freezer leftover from a previous cook and only had just a bit of time to to whip up some dinner.  While thinking about what I was exploring the pantry, thinking about what I was going to cook, I came across a cast iron cooking insert for my Char-Broil RED

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How About A Free Easter Ham?

(Congratulations to Gaye M. for winning a $30.00 gift certificate, good towards the purchase of her Easter Ham.  And a big thank-you to the National Pork Board for sponsoring this contest.)

There’s only one thing better than a great ham dinner for Easter and that’s a free ham dinner for Easter.  And thanks to

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Review: Bigmista’s Perfect Pork Rub

When Neil Strawder asked me if I wanted to try his new pork rub I jumped at the opportunity.  But after it arrived I have to admit I was a little conflicted.  So much so, that I put off using it for several weeks.  I wasn’t sure what I would do if I didn’t like

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Pork Loin Tacos with Avocado Slaw and Black Beans (Part 1)

I love to cook and I love to eat.  And for the past couple decades eating healthy has not always been a priority.  As I’ve gotten older, and hopefully a little wiser, I’m starting to realize that I need to put more emphasis on healthier eating.

For those of you who have enjoyed all

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Confit Pig Tails – Iowa Farmer Today

Grail Note: I love pork, not just on the grill or smoker, but just about anyway I can fix it.  This recipe from Iowa Farmer Today has all the makings of a great pork dish and should be easy to adapt to the grill and/or smoker.  Check out Iowa Farmer Today for some great recipes

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