Butchers Block


How to Make Deer Smokies
Sep 18, 2020
Smokies make for a great snack, and they'll even keep on a long day hike. If you have trimmings or ground meat, you can easily make smokies at home. Smokies, or sticks as some folks call them, are fun, easy, and a great way to use up some leftover deer meat. After all, it's time to make room in the freezer for hunting season. 

How to Make Ground Beef at Home
Sep 16, 2020
Making your own ground beef is actually pretty fun, and when you are done, you have the best ground beef that's superior to anything you can buy in the store. We're breaking down our entire process of how we make ground beef in our shop, how you can make it at home, and we're sharing one of our favorite recipes for ground beef. You're going to want to get cooking right after reading it!

Bearded Butchers Blend: Cajun Seasoning
Sep 12, 2020
After years of being disappointed with the various store bought cajun seasoning options, we decided to craft our own cajun blend using only the best, all-natural ingredients. It took some trial and error to get just the right balance of peppery and spicy, but the result is one of our favorite seasonings. Our Cajun seasoning blend has that distinct, born-on-the-bayou flavor you crave and it’s made out of ingredients you can feel good about. Learn more! 

Cookout Guide: Labor Day Recipes
Sep 04, 2020
It seems like just yesterday the sun finally came out of hiding, but here we are at the unofficial end of Summertime. Labor Day weekend is here, so we thought it’d be fun to share some of our favorite grilling, smoking, and barbecuing recipes that will make your cookout with family and friends both effortless and delicious. Let's dive right into some key preparation tips and a bunch lip-smacking good food.

Chicken Stock vs. Chicken Broth: Making and Using Both
Aug 25, 2020
Today, we are going to discuss two misunderstood yet classic food items – chicken stock and chicken broth. Knowing how to make and use broth and stock is key to elevating simple dishes, adding tons of flavor, and wasting nothing. We'll discuss the differences, how to make both broth and stock, and share some of our favorite ways to use both to craft seriously good food. 

Bearded Butcher Blend Seasoning: Chipotle
Aug 21, 2020
Some like it spicy, some like it sweet, our Bearded Butcher Blend Chipotle Seasoning brings both for a mouthwatering flavor you will want to put on everything. We made our Chipotle blend because we wanted a smoky seasoning with ingredients we trust. So, we crafted a special blend that excites your tastebuds and brings out the natural flavors of any meal. Check out some of our favorite recipes featuring our chipotle seasoning!