If it’s warm and sunny outside, I love summer! It’s also a great time to make my all-time favorite appetizer, Chinese Spiced Braised Beef Shank. It’s so meaty and satisfying when it’s hot outside. There’s a traditional Chinese dish that I ate as a child that is often served cold or at room temperature. The … Read more
In my previous Texas Brisket School posts, I showed you how to make your backyard briskets taste unbelievably good. There is a difference between the brisket dry rub and the brisket injection. The brisket dry rub is used to flavor the outside of the brisket and make bark, while the brisket injection is used to … Read more
Beef tallow is making a comeback in home kitchens for its high smoke point and rich, meaty flavor. But if you’ve never cooked with tallow before, tracking it down in the grocery store can be confusing. Is it with the butter or the lard? The baking aisle or the meat section? After much searching up … Read more
Now is the time to try steak tips, a delicious cut of beef that you truly deserve to enjoy. The uber-tender hunks of steak are convenient, flavor-packed, and work well in a variety of preparations. You’ll never grow bored with the options. Try them skewered and grilled, seared, or braised. Thanks to the bite-sized nature … Read more
Hanging beef after slaughter is an important step in the butchering process. Properly hanging beef allows enzymes in the meat to break down connective tissues, resulting in more tender cuts of meat. However, in order to get the full benefits of hanging, it’s crucial to hang the beef at the right temperature. So what’s the … Read more
If you’re looking for an affordable roast that’s versatile and lean you may come across topside beef. But what exactly is this cut of meat and what is it called in America? Here’s a complete guide to topside beef and how it’s used in the USA. What is Topside Beef? Topside beef comes from the … Read more
The Philly cheesesteak sandwich is an iconic staple of Philadelphia cuisine With its mouthwatering combination of thinly sliced meat, melted cheese, onions, and a soft hoagie roll, it’s no wonder why this sandwich has developed a cult following But a question that often comes up is what type of meat is used to make an … Read more
When it comes to comforting, hearty meals, Morrisons beef olives rank high on the list. These savory rolls of thinly sliced beef wrapped around a delicious filling are simmered to tender perfection. Though easy to prepare, there are some tips and tricks to cooking Morrisons beef olives just right. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk … Read more
Of all the things that top a pizza so well, perhaps pepperoni punctuates the pie most perfectly. Those thin slices of seasoned pork are a star in that circular piece of heaven. It’s enough to make anyone weak in the knees to take one whiff of the smokey smell or look at the beautiful piles … Read more
Cooking frozen roast beef in a crock pot may seem daunting but it’s actually a simple process that yields incredibly tender and flavorful results every time. As avid crock pot enthusiasts we’ve perfected the art of cooking frozen roasts in the slow cooker through plenty of trial and error. In this comprehensive guide we’ll walk … Read more