by Brian Child | Aug 5, 2016
Cuban Braised Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja) I loved braised beef. I adore Cuban food. Mixing them together makes this boy very happy. Traditional Cuban Braised Shredded Beef or more commonly known in Cuba as Ropa Vieja it a two step process and adds considerable time to...
by Brian Child | Apr 10, 2015
Chile-Lime Pork Tenderloin I have a deep affection for the pork loin. Yes, I said it. Pork is one of my favorite proteins in the world! It gives us so many different types of products that we love. If you are reading this blog, then I know you agree with me. The...
by Brian Child | Mar 27, 2015
Carnitas When I started my culinary journey, I started going out to eat and trying new things and new restaurants. Now, of course that can be good enough for some folks. However, I wanted to do more than just try new food. I wanted to make it. My journey started in...
by Brian Child | Feb 27, 2015
To get the best results out of your meat, you need to get a very deep penetration into the cell structure. Traditionally, we have had two different methods to impart flavor to your protein. Marinades and brines. The challenge is, separately these techniques have...
by Brian Child | Jan 23, 2015 |
I have to admit, that as I continue to grow older my tastes continue to love deeper and more complex flavors in food. I am a friend of moist, tender and richly flavored meat filling that you can back into a corn tortilla, tamale or a chile to make a delicious...
by Brian Child | Jun 15, 2012
I have been fascinated with the flavors of the Cuban culture for quite a few years. The amazing flavors that were forged from Spanish, African and the Caribbean. This is one of my favorite dishes of all time from the Cuban kitchen – it is one of the most typical meals...
