Cooking Meat The Safe Way

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are starting to prep our menus for those big family dinners. So, today, let’s chat about a step in the holiday meal prep that often gets overlooked: defrosting ham. It’s not the most glamorous topic, but it’s crucial for food [...]

As The Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the right techniques for thawing pork – this article is especially important as pork in particular is known to harbor these harmful bacteria. According to the CDC, pork was responsible for 10% of all foodborne disease outbreaks linked to [...]

ng out in the deep chill of my freezer without turning into a frosty mess? Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of food, including hot dogs, but there’s a right way to do it—and a timeline to follow to ensure you’re enjoying them at their best. [...]

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. Whether you love it or you’re still on the fence about it, one thing’s for sure: Spam has been a shelf-stable staple in pantries around the world for generations. Now, [...]