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Dry rub baby back ribs

My daughter likes dry...dry rub ribs.They come out too moist or wet when slow cooked in foil.Can I just put the rubbed ribs on a rack and cook at 200 for 5 or 6

Does shaking carbonated water before use increase the carbonation?

I'm trying to make the perfect Egg Cream, which requires maximum carbonation. Should I shake the bottle before opening it?

How do you freeze blueberries so that there are ice crystals inside?

I eat frozen blueberries straight out of the freezer multiple times a day, and sometimes I buy a bag and the blueberries inside are frozen perfectly so that the

What are professional methods for preventing pantry moths?

For about a month I have been fighting with a pantry moth infestation and that got me thinking... Professional businesses (bakeries, restaurants, factories that

Is this splotchy purple pattern on short ribs ok?

We’re making some short ribs, and noticed this weird pattern on the bone side of some of the ribs. What is this, and is it safe to eat? As a side note,

ziplock-type gallon bag to store my sour dough starter in the fridge.

I am using a zip type gallon bag to store my sour dough starter in the fridge. Will it keep working after a week in storage? I take it out of the fridge the

What is a good substitute for Barramundi fish?

I am cooking a recipe that uses Barramundi fish: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/honey-butter-barramundi-with-za-atar-roasted-vegetables Unfortunately I hav

How do I get the slimy clumps out of my bisque?

I used potato starch instead of cornstarch, as a thickener and forgot to make a slurry first. Unfortunately, the bisque isn't a pureed bisque, it's mushroom, c

Are soft root vegetables edible?

I bought some parsnips two days ago. Today they are slightly soft. Are they safe to use? (The goal is a mashed root dish, so unless there's a safety issue the s

If a recipe calls for 'ready-prepared potato wedges', what exactly does that mean

Does it mean the frozen potato wedges you can find in supermarkets, or does it mean fresh potatoes that I've cut into wedges (if so, does that include/exclude t

Sour cream peach pecan pie

In this recipe it says to use 2 tablespoons of peach preserves what can I use in place of the preserve? My supermarket does not have it.

Which spices are best fried in oil, which are best toasted and which are best cooked in water? [closed]

I've been learning a bit about spices and experimenting a little with dry toasting and frying spices rather than just adding them all to the w

how to unstick dried pineapple chunks that are stuck together

I have a jar of dried pineapple chunks which are stuck together. How do I get them apart? Thank you for your kind assistance!

Homemade sauerkraut liquid level below cabbage. Should I add brine?

Preamble: Okay, so I know that this has been sort of answered before to some degree, but I'd really like to avoid throwing it out. After reading one of the lin

Can you deep fry chicken in a 6.75qt dutch oven?

I wanna fry up some chicken and I'm wondering if my 6.75 Le Creuset will be large enough. Assuming it's half to two-thirds of the way full (3-4 QTs of oil). Doe

Do I leave the meat thermometer in the meat the entire cooking time?

Many times I have used a dial-type meat thermometer, making sure it is not touching bone, and when it indicates it has reached the desired temperature (internal

Yellow bell pepper with brown spots inside

I bought an organic yellow bell pepper today. When I cut it open I found small brown spots inside. The outside looks fine. Is it safe to eat?

Is a chipped Bundt pan safe to use?

I’m considering using a chipped, old Nordic Ware Bundt pan - like so: The best clue I can get on the material is that the current model of this pan is

What to look for when purchasing a honing steel?

I currently don't have a honing steel. Since I have just started experimenting with cooking I bought a cheap IKEA santoku to learn to care about it. I am plann

Visual standard for gas flame levels

Is there a generally accepted notion of high/medium/low flame that can be expressed visually? I ask before concocting my own guidelines for peewee chefs, 8yrs+

Why do people put Coke on their ham?

Why do people put Coke on their ham? What purpose does it serve? Is there another more specific and specialized ingredient that does the same thing? This recip

What is the purpose of washing pork?

I've read in a few recipes, especially ones using gelatinous parts of pork like the head and trotters, that long rinsing under running water, and several change

How does a chocolate pudding cake work?

The name pretty much says it all. This cake consists of a brownie batter, on which is sprinkled brown sugar and coco. Then hot water is poured slowly on it an

What can I do with cilantro stems? [duplicate]

I often buy cilantro from Trader Joe's in a big bunch. I love using the leaves, especially in Indian cooking, but always end up tossing out th

What are Omaha Steaks "Potatoes Au Gratin" actually?

Over the holidays my uncle sent my parents steaks from a website called Omaha Steaks. Included with the steaks were, among other things, some potato appetizers

Why does the broccoli at Chinese take-out restaurants have a crunchier texture than those bought at supermarket and grocery store salad bars?

I've been eating at Chinese take-out restaurants lately, mostly to save money and still get a big portion of food. When I get the beef and broccoli and lo mein

Dried fruit and calcium levels [closed]

My daughter suffers from lactose intolerance and/or milk protein allergy (this has yet to be confirmed by a paediatrician due to the way the N

Salmonella in eggs that been used in mousses and other desserts in their raw state

The following text is from the FDA site: What is Salmonella? Salmonella, the name of a group of bacteria, is a common cause of food poisoning in the Unite

My hotpot has a stand attached to it

So my dad bought a hot pot. I know what you cook in a hot pot. It says in the bottom "Hot Pot." But the bottom isn't what I expected. Normally, a hotpot is in a

How much dried whole black pepper would fit into 1 cubic meter?

How much (weight in kilograms) dried whole black pepper would fit into 1 cubic meter at 12% maximum moisture?