Backyard smoking became my weekend therapy during a particularly stressful year, and like many others, I initially got lured in by brisket—because let’s face it, brisket is the king of smoked meats, ...

This week, we’re going to dive into the art and science behind curing meat. Curing involves packing meat in salt and sugar — they are both hygroscopic, meaning they pull out moisture. That’s why salt ...

LIMA — For one afternoon, life at the Allen County Farm Park on Slabtown Road was more about hand-powered cider presses than handheld cell phones. The park was the site of early-1800s re-enactors ...

Around the time Terry Sargent became vegan seven years ago, his enthusiasm for Fourth of July barbecues had dwindled. The fireworks, drinking and amplified chitchat around the smoker — those were all ...