What fat content is best for meatloaf?

Chef's answer
Regular ground beef (70% to 77% lean)
  • Fat adds flavor, so use this type for juicy burgers, chili, tacos and spaghetti sauce.
  • Regular ground beef is less expensive than ground chuck or sirloin. Ground chuck (78% to 84% lean)
  • Ideal for meatloaf and meatballs, ground chuck holds its shape during cooking.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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For this poke recipe, use wild-caught salmon or tuna, but salmon gives the dish a twist and also some extra omega-3s. A tip about using raw fish: Only do so if you're certain the fish is sushi-grade. Buy it from a reputable fishmonger, and ask them specifically if it's safe to use for a raw preparation.
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Turkey bacon has slightly fewer calories and fat than pork bacon and can be a healthier option for people on special diets or who can't eat pork. Yet, it's a processed meat with less protein and more added sugar than regular bacon and may contain preservatives that have been linked to increased cancer risk.
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The main difference between curing salt and regular salt is that regular salt is almost pure sodium chloride while curing salt is a mixture of sodium chloride and sodium nitrite. ... Curing salt is a special type of salt we use to cure and preserve meat.
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So what are the differences between brisket and corned beef? Even though both are cuts of beef, the primary difference is how they are prepared before they even make it into our kitchen. Corned beef is brine-cured while the brisket is a raw cut of beef until cooked. This makes the flavors of the two vastly different..
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Hams are cut from the rear leg of a pig. The exception to this is picnic ham, which is really not ham at all. These "hams" are cut from the front leg. If a rear leg cut of meat were immediately cooked, it would simply taste like any other pork roast.
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The standard Virginia ham has a rich, yet dry, salty taste. Traditional Black Forest ham naturally has a moist, salty and intense flavor. It's commonly baked and added to pasta dishes for a kick of flavor.
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Turkey bacon, however, is probably better for cholesterol. It contains lower amounts of 'bad' fats and is less processed than regular bacon, and has a lower glycemic index. This causes foods to release sugar into the body more slowly, and lessens the risk that your cholesterol levels will be raised..
A few more cooking questions 📍

Why did my brisket turn out dry?

Sometimes, a dry brisket can be caused by the conditions that it was cooked in. While all brisket is going to be slightly different, most people know that cooking brisket at too high of a temperature for too long is going to dry it out quickly.

How do you tenderize overcooked lamb?

A simple fix for overcooked meat is to dump it in your food processor with some olive oil, puree it, and use it as a stuffing for everything from hand pies and empanadas to dumplings and ravioli.

Can you cook pizza rolls on aluminum foil?

If you use the oven to cook these, like we did, we strongly recommend that you cover your baking sheet with aluminum foil before putting the pizza rolls on it. These will leak pizza sauce while the cook, so they can be pretty messy. ... Totino's pizza rolls have a distinct flavor, and that is definitely true here..

Is ham and bacon healthy?

High in Vitamins. Bacon and ham are high in several of the B group vitamins needed for a healthy body, especially for energy metabolism and brain function..

What is the etiquette for eating a burger?

Hamburgers: Unless you're eating one in a fast food restaurant or it's small, cut it in half before eating it with your hands. Sometimes you might even need to cut the sandwich into fourths, but start out by trying to manage a half. Also, you can use your fork to remove some of the tomatoes, onions, pickles, etc.

What's the difference between smoked and unsmoked bacon?

What is the difference between unsmoked and smoked bacon? Smoked and unsmoked bacon is different in terms of processing. As its name suggests, smoked bacon is treated by smoking while unsmoked bacon is meat that is only cured in salt..

What is the lowest temp to cook pork?

The USDA now lists 145 F as its recommended safe minimum cooking temperature for fresh pork. This cooks pork to medium as opposed to well-done. A pork loin cooked to 145 F might look a little bit pink in the middle, but that's perfectly all right. In fact, it's great.

Can I cook a roast like a brisket?

To mimic cooking brisket the traditional way, I rubbed the chuck roast with a simple combination of salt and pepper then cooked it on a smoker it to an internal temp of 180?F, which takes about six hours. That internal temp makes the chuck tender yet sliceable like smoked brisket.

Can you eat cooked sausages left out overnight?

The USDA says food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. At room temperature, bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick. Reheating something that has been sitting at room temperature for longer than two hours won't be safe from bacteria.

Why you shouldn't boil hot dogs?

While boiling a wiener is not difficult, you can overcook them. ... Hot dogs come pre-cooked, but you shouldn't eat them straight of the package. There have been cases of listeria according to the FDA, so reheating thoroughly is advisable and especially for anyone who's pregnant.
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