Butchers Block


How to Get Crispy Chicken Skin On Your Pellet Grill
Mar 30, 2023
Getting perfectly cooked chicken with crispy skin doesn't just accidentally happen. You can help set yourself up for success with these tips and tricks from the Bearded Butchers.

Best Brat Recipes to Use with Chicken
Mar 30, 2023
We're going to discuss some of the top picks and let you know ways to amp up the flavor of your next Shaboygan-style brats.

Best Hot Brat Recipes: Mango Tango, Jalapeno, Hot, and Cajun
Mar 30, 2023
The Bearded Butcher DIY bratwurst kits are a great way to get into making excellent, all-natural, and delicious sausages at home without having the stress of trying to determine whether you have the right supplies.

Collagen Casing vs Natural Casing
Mar 30, 2023
A lot goes into the making of a good sausage and it all comes down to using a good sausage casing. Using the right casings gives homemade sausage the correct bite and ensures that the sausage cooks evenly and completely.

What Is Collagen Sausage Casing?
Mar 30, 2023
Sausages are typically smoked and cured in order to preserve them and they're put into different types of casings depending on how they're prepared.  Today, we will discuss collagen casings which are a man-made type of casing that is edible.

Where to Place Meat Thermometer in Whole Chicken?
Mar 30, 2023
Whether you are smoking a whole chicken, roasting a whole chicken in the oven, or deep-frying a whole chicken, getting the meat thermometer probe in the proper place is vital to knowing when the meat has reached the ideal internal temperature.