John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Corned beef what is?

No, there is no actual corn in corned beef. Although it may sound like there should be corn in it, the truth is that corn was never in corn beef at all. The ‘corn’ in corned beef refers to the large grains (or corns) of salt used to cure meat with. This is an old …

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Why beef prices high?

Beef prices have been driven up recently by worker shortages, supply chain disruptions, drought in cattle country, and accelerating consumer demand. Beef and veal prices increased 0.4 percent from January to February 2021, while other meat prices increased 0.2 percent. The meat price increases were driven by high feed costs and strong domestic and international …

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Does beef fat go rancid?

Birds will eat the fat of cattle, hogs and other animals. However, the fatty food most commonly fed backyard birds is beef fat also known as suet. The very best suet is found around the kidneys and loins of cattle. When rendered, this fat won’t become rancid or melt in warm weather as quickly as …

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