Butchers Block


The Key to a Perfect Roast: Injecting Prime Rib
Mar 30, 2023
This is a topic that doesn't come up very often since prime rib isn't known to be dry or flavorless. But with that said, there are some opportunities for injecting prime rib that may work to produce an even more delectable meal.

How to Grill the Best Burgers
Jan 28, 2022
A perfectly grilled burger is a thing of art. There are several tricks you can use at home to get restaurant-quality results every time you grill a burger. We'll walk through some of the ways you can step up your burger game easily at home.

Guide to Wrapping Brisket: How, Why, and With What?
Jan 25, 2022
Smoking brisket is one of those things that requires steadfast patience and is probably the most stressful thing you'll put in your smoker. Wrapping a brisket during the smoking process is one of the more misunderstood and inaccurately used steps. So we're going to explain all the "how," "why," "when," and "with what" questions you've got about wrapping brisket or any other large hunk of meat you are smoking.

How to Tell If Steak Is Bad: 5 Telltale Signs
Dec 21, 2021
Have you ever been at the grocery store and found a really great deal on a thick steak that's been marked down because it has hit or passed the use by date? It's natural to wonder if that discount steak is even still edible or if it will make you sick. Knowing how to avoid buying a steak that has started to spoil is just as valuable as knowing how to buy the most fresh steak that will cook perfectly. Today, we'll break down what to look for when you are concerned about the freshness of a steak, how to identify the common signs of a steak that is going bad, and how to avoid cooking spoiled meat.

Beef Sticks vs Beef Jerky
Nov 09, 2021
We know that some people are beef stick people, others are jerky people, but a lot of us are somewhere in between. Making the choice between one and the other can be a challenge when you are searching for a healthy, nutritious snack on the go. We are going to break it down for you so you'll know what to look for in order to get exactly what you want from your meat snack.

Bearded Butcher Blend Original Meatball Parmesan Recipe
Sep 14, 2021
Craving some Italian food? Here's a different take on meatball parmesan. It's a relatively easy recipe that you'll just have to throw in your smoker for a few hours. Let us know if you try it!