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Recipes and methods, from smash burgers, hot dogs and fried coatings to wings, the pressure cooker and the best way to cook popular beef cuts, each with the safe temperature to hit.
Cooking & Recipes20 Venison Recipes, Backstrap to JerkyTwenty venison recipes with sources: grilled backstrap, tenderloin, roasts, chili, burgers, jerky and sausage, plus the safe temperature for deer meat.Nov 10, 2026 · 26 min read · Deer & Game
Cooking & RecipesOld-School Deer Camp Venison RecipesOriginal camp-style venison recipes: marinade, backstrap, pot roast, stew, chili, and more.Nov 10, 2026 · 12 min read · Deer & Game
Cooking & RecipesHow to Make Smash Burgers, Step by StepHow to make smash burgers: the best ground beef, how to smash and sear on cast iron, the flip, cheese and sauce, and how to get thin patties to 160°F.Nov 4, 2026 · 6 min read · Beef & Veal
Cooking & RecipesBurger Patty Recipes: 9 Patties & Safe TempsNine burger patty recipes, from classic beef and spiced lamb to chicken, turkey, salmon and black bean, with the USDA safe temperature for each one.Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Beef & Veal
Cooking & RecipesHow Long to Cook Chicken Wings, by MethodChicken wing cook times for the oven, air fryer, deep fryer, grill and stovetop, why 165°F matters, how to check wings, and game-day food safety tips.Nov 4, 2026 · 6 min read · Poultry
Cooking & RecipesFried Chicken Coatings Compared: 8 OptionsFlour, cornstarch, rice flour, panko, double dip, tempura and beer batter compared for fried chicken and meat, plus oil temps, smoke points and safety.Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Poultry
Cooking & RecipesHot Dog Styles: 12 Regional Toppings GuideTwelve regional hot dog styles, from Carolina slaw dogs and Chicago dogs to Sonoran and Seattle, how to cook hot dogs, and USDA hot dog safety tips.Nov 4, 2026 · 6 min read · Pork, Beef & Veal
Cooking & RecipesInstant Pot Chicken Times by Cut, Fresh or FrozenInstant Pot chicken times for breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings and whole chicken, natural vs. quick release, cooking frozen chicken, and safety rules.Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Poultry
Cooking & Recipes12 Beef Cuts & the Best Way to Cook EachHow to cook ribeye, filet, sirloin, T-bone, porterhouse, strip, tomahawk, flank, skirt, brisket, short ribs and round roast, with target temps.Nov 4, 2026 · 8 min read · Beef & Veal
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5154 St. Rose Church Rd
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