What makes this smoked pork shoulder recipe stand out is how the apple cider vinegar brine works its way into the pork shoulder, adding flavor and helping to tenderize the pork, so it comes out juicy.

Velveting does the heavy lifting in this lightning-quick stir-fry, tenderizing the chicken before it’s tossed with vegetables in a savory sauce of butter, soy sauce and lemon. There’s no one ...