Recipes

Render your own lard, and you'll reap the benefits! With a high smoke point, an incredible amount of Vitamin D per tablespoon, and nearly 50% monounsaturated fat, pork lard is an excellent choice for cooking. When rendered properly, it's odorless and tasteless, resulting in crispy and delicious vegetables, flakier pie crusts, and excellent fried meat or fish.

This simple pork recipe can be made with nearly any large pork roast. We prefer a pork shoulder, but you can also use a pork butt. The key is to use plenty of salt and cook it low and slow, and you'll have amazing, BBQ-style shredded pork so that you can customize any way you'd like.

Gain confidence in the kitchen by creating one of the most comforting home-cooked meals: a roast chicken. This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's also well-suited to those who are familiar with roasting chicken, but want to elevate their skills by learning how to make au jus.

Looking for an easy, homemade chicken pot pie that will feed your family - and work with what's in season? Swap the peas and carrots for winter squash and mushrooms in this "autumnal" take on a classic pot pie.

'Tis the season! Liven up breakfast with these festive pancakes. Want to make them even better? Soak the flour in the eggnog overnight for enhanced nutrition and flavor.

The perfect fall soup - savory, sweet, and with just the right kick from the curry powder.

Succulent pork, sweet fig jam, and balsamic vinegar come together to make a meal that's refreshing and novel.

Want the flavor of smoked meat - without smoking it yourself? Try these smoked andouille sausages! This is a hearty, mildly spicy meal that's on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Do you have a smoker? If so, try a classic recipe - these baby back ribs! A sweet, spicy rub and a long, slow cook time are the secret to incredibly tender, flavorful ribs.

Want to learn how to make bacon at home? Get a pork belly and some simple ingredients, and you'll have a steady supply of bacon in just a few weeks. If you want to become more self-sufficient or learn traditional forms of food preservation, this is the perfect place to start.

This is one our favorite comfort food recipes. Creamy, savory, and satisfying - and on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Put your sourdough starter to use with these fermented bagels. They ferment overnight, resulting in tangy, puffy bagels that are thoroughly satisfying. I like to substitute some sprouted wheat flour, as I do in this recipe, for better nutrient density.