Tips for the Grill
Campfire Cooking
May 15 | 
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Victoria Day weekend is almost here, and that means camping season begins. Many of Canada’s campgrounds will be booked and the mass exodus that seems to happen in Canadian cities every weekend throughout summer is a sign that people are looking to get away from it all. Many will head to cottages and campgrounds for the long weekend, and that means it’s campfire time! Why not turn your campfire into a culinary experience for everyone to partake in and enjoy? Spend the weekend cooking with bare essentials over a bed of hot coals; it’s the perfect way to bond with…
Read MoreBurnt Is In: Cooking With Ashes
Salvage those overdone veggies by charring them! Burning your food is no longer a bad thing. Chefs are using burnt vegetables, grains, wood and even hay in cooking these days bringing back our inner caveman cravings! This trend has gained momentum in the past couple of years with chefs around the world mimicking the char like flavour using various methods. And while it’s become trendy recently, this culinary fad has deep roots. Aboriginal cooking traditionally consisted of cooking meat by covering it in hot coals and ashes inevitably flavoured the food. As well as meat, bread was also baked in…
Read MoreHow To Grill Portobello Mushrooms
To many people, you just can’t beat a Portobello mushroom. They have a meaty texture and when grilled properly are extremely delicious. The thing is, they can be rather expensive, so if you’re going to buy them you want to make sure they’re cooked perfectly. With that in mind, here’s our guide to grilling Portobello mushrooms. Don’t wash them: this may sound crazy, but washing Portobello mushrooms can get them soggy and prevent them from absorbing your marinade. You can clean them with a dish towel and wipe off any dirt, but running them under water is not a good…
Read MoreThe Must-Buy Barbecue Accessories
You’ve got your barbecue and you’ve got your meat. You’re ready to go, right? Well, not quite yet. There are a few more things you’re going to want. After all, what fun is cooking without the proper tools? The first things you’ll want are a good pair of tongs and a spatula. Stainless steel is best so that you don’t have to worry about accidentally leaving them on the hot grill (although try and avoid it if possible). These are your basic food-moving tools, which will help you get food on and off your grill. They sort of go without…
Read MoreIs Charcoal Right For You?
Grills using charcoal briquettes are commonplace for many people, but for some this seems a strange and exotic way to cook one’s food. The concept it simple: placing briquettes (flammable matter) into a grill and lighting them. The briquettes will burn until they become embers, which will emit a hot, even heat. For fans of cooking with a charcoal grill the main appeal is the smoky, grilled taste that comes along with this cooking style. The charcoal also burns at a higher temperature than gas, which allows for some chefs to sear that meat, a technique that is popular with…
Read MoreTop Five Kebab Veggies
Look, we all love shish kebabs, right? You’ve got delicious meat on a skewer combined with grilled veggie goodness, and best of all you can mime sword-fights with the skewer once you’ve finished the meal! What makes shish kebab even more fun, though, is its versatility. There are no rules, you can toss whatever veggies you like on there, and its still totally legit to call it shish kebab! So with that mind we’re going to run down our list of top five veggies for pork shish kebabs! 5) Onions – with the pungent aroma that onions bring to the…
Read MoreBarbecue Maintenance
Whenever summer approaches there are many things to look forward to, but arguably none more so than the backyard barbecue. However, nobody wants to pull his or her barbecue out from storage only to find that it’s not in working order. So, lest you have to drop to your knees and let out a bellowing “NOOOOOOOOOOOOO” while you mourn the loss of your beloved Grillmaster 3000, let’s take a look at a few barbecue maintenance tips. Most issues encountered with a barbecue not working properly are due to improper cleaning. After all, if something is full up of gunk it’s…
Read MoreHow to Properly Store Fresh Herbs
If given the choice, many would choose to use fresh herbs over dry ones in our recipes. The only problem is that they go bad so easily! Here are two simple and easy way to help stretch out the lifespan of your herbs: Refrigerating Fresh Herbs If stored properly, fresh herbs can last up to a week and a half. First, rinse your herbs and lay them on a paper towel. Loosely wrap the paper towel around the herbs and then, place them into a zip lock bag. Store the wrapped herbs in the crisper of your refrigerator. Freezing Herbs…
Read MoreGet Your BBQ Summer Ready!
It’s that time of year again! The warm weather starts rolling in and we all start thinking about our favorite cooking method, BBQing! We don’t know about you, but here at Legacy Pork, we can’t wait for BBQ season to arrive. To help get you ready and grilling in time, we’ve put together a few tips on how to get your grill summer ready. As damages can occur during off-season, it’s best to perform a few safety tests before starting up the grill. If your grill is fueled by propane, clean and inspect the tank for valve and hose damage.…
Read MoreHow to Create Low Fat Meals Without Sacrificing Flavor
As swimsuit season is soon approaching, let’s explore some quick and simple ways to make your favorite recipes a little lighter without sacrificing any flavor. Meat An easy way to reduce your fat intake is by choosing leaner cuts of meat. Pork and lean ground turkey are healthy meat options. Avoid eating red meats, as they tend to be fatty and contain high levels of saturated fat. Instead of frying your meat, choose to bake, boil, grill or steam it. If you must use the frying method, use a non-stick pan or non-stick cooking spray, rather than butter or oil.…
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