Homemade Spam

Ingredients: 3 tablespoonscornstarch 3 tablespoonsgranulated sugar 2 tablespoonsMorton Tender Quick 1 1/2 tablespoonskosher salt 1 teaspoongranulated garlic 1/2 cupice-cold water 1 1/2 poundspork belly, very cold, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pounddeli-style ham (like honey or hickory), very cold, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 poundsground pork Directions: In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch,... » read more

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast 1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring Directions: Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time. Remove... » read more

KimCheeDipFromSheldon Simeon

Ingredients: For the Kim Chee Dip: 8 ouncescream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cupsour cream 6 ouncescabbage kim chee, roughly chopped (about ¾ cup), with juice reserved 1 teaspoonsugar, plus more as needed 1 tablespoonParmesan cheese 2 teaspoonsfresh lemon juice 1 teaspoonkochugaru (Korean chile flakes, also spelled “gochugaru”), plus more to taste Kosher salt 1... » read more

Shoofly Pie V

Ingredients: ½ cup molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup boiling water 1 pinch salt 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup butter ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve the soda in the... » read more

MooGooGai Pan

Ingredients: Chicken Marinade & Sauce: 1/4 cupplus 3 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine, divided 1 tablespoonplus 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 1 tablespoonplus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoonwhite pepper 1 poundskinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/4 cupwater 1/4 cupwhite rice wine 1 tablespoonoyster sauce Stir-Fry: 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 (1-inch) piece ginger,... » read more

Gochujang-MarinatedAlaskaSablefishWith Shiitakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cupgochujang 1/4 cupsoy sauce 3 tablespoonshoney 2 tablespoonsmirin 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (4 to 5 ounces each) Alaska sablefish fillets (thawed, if frozen) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cupssliced shiitake mushrooms 2 scallions, diced Toasted sesame seeds, for topping Sticky white rice, for serving Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk... » read more

Best Stovetop BBQ Ribs

Ingredients: ¼ cup steak sauce (such as A1®) ¼ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ cup water 4 (6 ounce) country style pork ribs 1 onion, cut into rings Directions: Whisk together steak sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and water in a bowl until... » read more

Sheet-PanBreadedAlaskaCodWithSweetPotato Wedges

Ingredients: For the herb-breaded Alaska cod: 1 ½ cupspanko breadcrumbs, plus more as needed 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 4 (4 to 5 ounces each) Alaska cod fillets (fresh strongly preferred, or thawed from frozen) 1/2 cupyellow cornmeal (or all-purpose flour) 1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh dill, plus... » read more

Chef John’s Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 pound 85% lean ground beef ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 large egg, beaten 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste ½ cup plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons salted butter 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced 1... » read more

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves 4 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), thinly sliced Directions: Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange tomato slices,... » read more