So, you’ve waited ’til the last minute to do your Valentine’s Day shopping, again, right? Smooth move, pal. Have no fear, we’re fixing to get you out of a jam in a hurry. What better way to show your valentine you’re way into them than by giving them the ultimate gift of love – tickets […]
Many of us are thinking about how to live healthier this time of year. The Ohio Pork Council would like to challenge to you to take as many steps as a farmer. Meet Lauren Schwab. She is one of many Ohio farmers who take many STEPS to regularly care for pigs. An average day at […]
So, entertaining people is something I really enjoy doing, and while my top-notch personality, way with words and charm are usually entertaining enough, sometimes I need a little backup For real, though, we had some friends over last night and I wanted to make something with a little flair, that was still relatively quick and […]
Ham is a super easy meal idea, for special occasions or for a busy week night meal for the family. Ham is pre-cooked, so it only needs warmed through. Does carving a ham seem overwhelming? Then buy a boneless ham and cut pieces to desired thickness. I prefer a bone-in ham. I think bone-in hams […]
One of my goals at the Ohio Pork Council is to learn more about the food system – specifically about pork and what happens in processing. Recently, Queen City Sausage Company in Cincinnati graciously hosted Quinton, my partner in pork promotion, and me for lunch and a tour of their processing plant. We had the […]
Ok, so we all want to “eat fresh,” but what’s with all this talk about “antibiotic free this” and “antibiotic free that”? Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about knowing what’s in my food – in fact, I prefer it that way. The truth is, though, many people are concerned with antibiotics in their food…they’re just not […]
Ohio farmers are fantastic! We recently had 25 local farmers volunteer to pass out samples of properly cooked pork roast and recipes while answering questions at the Preble County Pork Festival. Farmer volunteers cut the pork loins into chops, and then kept cutting until we had bite size pieces. In total, the team grilled and sampled […]
Preparing simple family meals is one of the many goals that I try to juggle as a working mom. As I ask friends for dinner ideas and look around the internet, I’m reminded that the slow cooker can be a great kitchen tool. I have a personal goal of learning more delicious slow cooker meals. […]
Planning to use leftover pork chops can be fun and healthy! Here is an easy meal idea for lunch at work. I like to pack my lunch to save time and money. Using cubes of pork on a salad is an easy, unique way to mix up any mealtime routine. My family likes to grill […]
The best kept secret to grilling pork chops is how to use a meat thermometer and knowing what temperature is safe for pork. Pork will be juicy, flavorful and safe to eat when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for three minutes. […]