Pork

8 delicious pork loin recipes

How to make crunchy pork scratchings

6 Jamie Oliver 15-Minute Meals

The success of Jamie Oliver 15-Minute Meals relies on being prepared. Lay out your ingredients before you start cooking, and make sure you have all the equipment you need to hand.

Christmas Eve around the world

As early as the 6th December, celebrations begin in the European and Germanic cultures where gifts and homemade gingerbread are given on St Nicholas’ Day, whilst for a large proportion of countries the big celebrations are actually held on Christmas Eve.

Boston butt: a true American favourite

This January on JamieOliver.com the focus is on foods and recipes from America, and the influences from that great melting pot of cultures. As my regular readers will be aware, here at Barbecoa we are best known for our quality dry-aged beef, but let’s start with pork - Boston butt, to be precise. Best known as the cut that is used to make wonderful pulled pork, a Boston butt, as most UK butchers would know, starts life as a neck-end; half of the pigs shoulder. The other half is often called a hand and spring.

Visiting Nuremberg: raw pork and other wonders

Nuremberg is part of Franconia, Franconia is part of Bavaria, Bavaria is part of Germany and Germany is a very complex place indeed with huge regional variations. The one thing that is constant in this ever-changing city, you’ll be glad to hear, is the food.

Slow cooker red roast pulled pork

Often, however, comforting dishes are a little labour-intensive, and spending a lot of time in the kitchen is the last thing many of us feel like doing after Christmas. For me the answer is to break out my slow cooker – that oft-forgotten but oh-so-useful kitchen appliance that’s fabulous for soups and stews (check out this

Wonderful one-bowl dishes inspired by China

Keen to get away from the crowds, we stumbled upon a very authentic restaurant slightly off the beaten track, where we were welcomed with huge bowls of steaming noodles, topped with shredded duck, a light, savoury stock and fresh spring onions, along with some handmade dumplings on the side. It was just what we needed to warm up and recharge.

How much red and processed meat is it safe to eat?

To clarify which types of meat we’re talking about, red meat includes beef, pork and lamb; and processed meats are items such as ham, bacon and sausages, as well as cured meats like chorizo and salami.

The ultimate guide to pork cuts

When buying pork, remember to always buy free-range or organic whenever possible. This means the animal has led a happy and healthy life, often born and reared outdoors in small numbers where it can forage and exercise as nature intended, rather than being kept in confinement. If you’re looking to trade up, look for higher-welfare certifications, such as RSPCA Approved or Certified Humane as a minimum. Pork is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals, but just make sure you choose leaner cuts on most occasions, reserving the fattier pieces for weekend treats.

How to make the ultimate pork marinade

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Jamie’s handy guide to roasting meat

Before you start, there are