CAMDEN—Bob McGowan has been a butcher for French “Real corned beef should look gray on the outside, like ours, not red inside the wrapper,” he said. “Many people get scared when they first see our corned beef because they’re used to seeing it in grocery stores, where it’s pink. But that’s because of the nitrates. … Read more
Made on top of the stove, in the oven or by slow cooker, stews are hearty and satisfying. The long simmering time over low heat helps develop stew’s full, rich flavor. Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. When made right it’s rich, hearty and filled with flavorful bites of meat and veggies. But like … Read more
Corned beef typically is salt-cured beef. It involves a curing process that helps preserve the beef for a long. First, the meat goes into a salt solution and is cured to preserve it. This curing process takes about 6-9 days. Then, makers add salt with other spices to enhance its flavour. It is often made … Read more
This Southern Beef Neck Bones recipe is a family favorite. It is cooked on the stove until the meat falls off the bones. Pair this with rice, greens, or cornbread. You may also love our Pork Neck Bones. Neck bones are a popular ingredient in many classic Southern dishes. But an important question remains – … Read more
Creekstone Farms is one of the most well-known suppliers of premium Black Angus beef in the United States. While they are best known for their high-end beef cuts that are served in fine dining restaurants, Creekstone also supplies beef to retail outlets and foodservice operations around the country. In recent years, Creekstone Farms made the … Read more
Wagyu beef has become increasingly popular in recent years, prized for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This premium Japanese beef commands eye-watering prices, but for hardcore carnivores, the taste is worth every penny. I did some digging to find the top spots to get your hands on this luxury ingredient here in Portland. Whether … Read more
An easy au jus recipe is a simple sauce that can be made in just 5 minutes. You don’t even need beef drippings for this recipe. Drizzle it over your favorite meats, serve it with French dip sandwiches, and more. Beef broth and au jus are two essential ingredients in many classic recipes. Their rich, … Read more
You guessed it—this Spaghetti with Meat Sauce recipe only uses one pot and THREE INGREDIENTS! The dried spaghetti cooks right in a mixture of ground beef, jarred sauce, and water, making for an almost ridiculously easy dinner that only needs one pot to clean up. Plus, all the starch from the pasta stays in the … Read more
Dinuguan, also known as chocolate meat or pork blood stew, is a Filipino dish made by simmering pork in pig blood It has a distinctive dark color and rich, savory flavor from the blood. But can you use beef blood instead of pork blood to make dinuguan? The short answer is yes, you can substitute … Read more
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. With tender beef, carrots, potatoes and hearty broth, it’s a delicious and filling meal on a cold winter’s night. The problem is, beef stew makes a HUGE batch Unless you’re feeding an army, you’ll inevitably have leftovers But that’s a good thing! Frozen beef stew reheats beautifully. With … Read more