Cooking Guides

Pulled pork cooks low and slow. In the oven, you should cook pork shoulder or pork butt at 250°F–325°F, depending on how tender you want it. The time changes based on temperature, size, fat content, bone-in or boneless, and how tightly it is wrapped. General rule: Pulled pork takes 1.5 to 2 hours per pound …

heat is strong enough to soften the meat but gentle enough to keep moisture inside. Foil, seasoning, sauce, and oven type can also change the cooking time. Below is a full guide with deep explanations. Complete Cooking Time Breakdown at 350°F Rib Type Average Time Notes Baby Back Ribs 2–2.5 hours Thinner and leaner → …

Scalloped potatoes usually need 60–75 minutes at 350°F. This heat melts the sauce slowly, softens the potatoes evenly, and creates a golden top. Time changes based on slice thickness, pan size, and potato type. Below is a deep and helpful guide. Cooking Time Calculator Choose your slice thickness + pan depth Formula:Base 60 minutes + …

Baking bacon at 350°F (177°C) is one of the most reliable ways to get perfectly cooked bacon without the mess, splatter, or uneven frying that happens on a stovetop. At this moderate oven temperature, bacon cooks slowly enough to evenly melt its fat, turn golden brown, crisp beautifully, and remain tender in the middle if …

Baking asparagus at 400°F (204°C) is one of the best ways to get tender stalks with crispy tips. This high heat brings out sweetness, removes extra moisture, and gives the vegetable a roasted flavor. This complete guide explains exact baking times, how to prepare asparagus, seasoning ideas, cooking science, mistakes to avoid, and how to …

Cooking spaghetti squash at 400°F (204°C) is one of the most reliable ways to get soft, flavorful strands that look and feel like pasta. The higher heat brings out natural sweetness, reduces wateriness, and helps the squash roast evenly. This long and deep guide explains everything: exact times, texture control, signs of doneness, advanced tips, …

Cooking spare ribs slowly in the oven at 225°F (107°C) is one of the best ways to get fall-off-the-bone tenderness, deep smoky flavor (even without a smoker), and juicy meat with a caramelized finish. Spare ribs are naturally tougher than baby back ribs, so low-and-slow heat is essential for breaking down connective tissue and fat. …

There is something special about a spatchcock chicken roasting in a hot oven—the way the skin crackles, the aroma of garlic and herbs filling the kitchen, and the beauty of a bird that cooks evenly from edge to edge. Spatchcocking (or butterflying) transforms a simple whole chicken into a meal with character and culinary intelligence. …

Stuffed Cornish hens are elegant, flavorful, and perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or romantic meals. Because Cornish hens are small, tender birds, they cook much faster than whole chickens—but stuffing adds extra weight and slows cooking slightly. Baking them at 350°F (177°C) gives beautifully browned skin, juicy meat, and a fully heated stuffing. This complete …

Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, creamy, and packed with nutrients—making them one of the easiest and most versatile vegetables to cook. Baking them at 350°F (177°C) gives the perfect balance of softness, caramelization, and even cooking without burning. But the exact cooking time changes based on the size, thickness, and whether you cook them whole, …