Butchers Block


Dirty Smoke: What Is It And How to Avoid It
Mar 31, 2023
Dirty smoke is a problem that everyone who operates a smoker will encounter sooner or later. Charcoal smokers are much more likely to produce dirty smoke than pellet smokers, and adjusting the smoker to prevent dirty smoke is different for both.

What Is the Red Juice in Steak?
Mar 30, 2023
The liquid is called purge, and it can be a sign that a cut isn't fresh, but it doesn't always mean the cut is bad. Here's what you need to know.

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.

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.

ThermoPro TP-25 Review – Is it worth buying a multi-probe meat thermometer?
Mar 30, 2023
The TP-25 is a good value and offers plenty of useful features that make it an excellent addition to the grill, smoker, or fryer.