Flakey-buttery- golden pastry, earthy-umami-rich duxelles, salty-sweet caramelized onions and tender-perfectly-pink fillet served with a luscious bourbon cream sauce. Beef Wellington is one of those iconic entrees that special occasions beg for!. Beef wellington is a celebratory showstopper, elegantly wrapping tender beef filet in puff pastry But the right sauce takes this dish from great to … Read more
Anglers are always seeking new bait to give them an edge for catching fish. One intriguing but obscure bait is something called “beef melt.” For those unfamiliar with this mystery meat, what exactly is beef melt and why does it make good bait? This complete guide will uncover all the details on beef melt bait. … Read more
Beef jerky is a tasty, protein-packed snack that’s fun to make at home. Getting the right temperature when smoking jerky is key to ensuring it turns out with the perfect texture – dried but not overly crispy, chewy but not tough. So what’s the ideal temperature range for smoking jerky? Read on for a complete … Read more
Contrary to what some people think, ground meat and minced meat are not the same things. The terms “ground meat” and “minced meat” are sometimes used interchangeably. But they show two ways to process raw meat: ground meat is a mixture of lean meat and fat, and minced meat is skeletal-muscle meat that has been … Read more
Wondering what to serve with Beef Wellington? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. So, you can find the perfect side dish to complete your spectacular beef dinner. A tender beef tenderloin topped with pâté and duxelles, a mushroom paste flavored with shallots, butter, and sherry. The whole thing is wrapped … Read more
Since we both love steak, we often see words like “Prime,” “Choice,” and “Select” in the meat section of the grocery store or at fancy restaurants. These terms refer to the different grades of beef, which are very important for figuring out how good and tender the meat is. Understanding beef grades can help you … Read more
There is only one thing you need to find the Presidential Cut Beef Rib Roast to be the star of your next special event. Your guests will be amazed by this great cut of meat, and they will talk about your meal for weeks to come. But what is a Presidential Cut Beef Rib Roast, … Read more
Traveling around the world over the years has taught me one thing: people today love new things. But if you’ll let an old trapper have a moment of nostalgia, the best things sometimes come from years of tradition and practice. This is especially true when it comes to making tasty meat snacks. It saddens me … Read more
The best way to make sure your beef is cooked all the way through is to use the internal temperature as a guide to get the cooked beef temperature. This post will explain each type of beef, varying temperatures of doneness and the best tools to use!. For a medium rare steak, pull it off … Read more
When buying beef directly from a rancher or farm the price is typically quoted based on the hanging weight rather than the weight of packaged cuts. But what exactly does hanging weight mean and what is the average price per pound that farmers charge for it? In this article we’ll break down how hanging weight … Read more