Butchers Block
When it comes to eating sliced vs chopped brisket, we find that it comes down to how we plan on serving it and which cut we have in front of us.
Touching the beef and looking at the way the marbling is on the particular brisket you are buying tells you more about how good your brisket will cook than a label from USDA.
Both of these cuts of beef feature robust, deep, beefy flavor. There are a few differences to consider when choosing one over the other for your barbecue and we're going to break down the main differences between the cut, cooking method, and why you would pick flank steak vs skirt steak.
It's no secret that prices for fresh meat are going up all across the nation....
We love the processing, prepping, and storage tools from our friends at Meat! We've shown you the 10-inch meat slicer we use all the time, but we realize this slicer isn't going to be perfect for everyone.
Luckily, Meat! also makes a 7.5-inch electric meat slicer that has a much smaller footprint, so we thought we would check it out and see if it's worth picking up.
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.
All pork belly is bacon, but not all bacon is pork belly. So, exactly what is the difference between pork belly and bacon? Can they be used interchangeably? What exactly is bacon? We'll let you know everything you need to know about bacon, pork belly, when and how to use them, and why they are not the same product. Let's get into it!
We get lots of questions about wild game and what makes it different from store-bought meat. We thought it'd be a useful resource to answer some of the most common questions we get, so we put together this frequently asked questions about cooking with wild game to clear some things up. Check it out!