In this installment of Ask the Butcher, Josh Applestone weighs in on making lunches for the whole family and shares his thoughts on marinating.
We’re really having a moment with pork osso buco right now. Try this recipe and you’ll see what we mean. The rich, creamy sauce and the fall-apart meat seem to be perfect for cooler weather. If you have CSA overflow, make your own tomato sauce.
Being the new kid on the block is exciting! Here are a few of our favorite organizations, programs, and community events so far…
Opening our latest shop in Hudson means we’re getting to know the surrounding area. We asked our new neighbors to share their favorite outdoor activities, farms, and spots on the river. Here’s what they had to say.
We’re thrilled to be opening our latest shop in Hudson. There’s a lot of food in Hudson so we asked our new neighbors to share their favorite places to eat. They overdelivered! Here’s what they had to say.
Josh Applestone loves grilling fruit. Since peaches are in season, that’s what’s currently on the grill. He’s flavoring them with chili and lime and serving them with grilled pork belly. Here’s how.
Pairing fruit with meat is always a good idea. Grab what’s in season at a Hudson Valley orchard — peaches are about to pop at Fix Brothers Fruit Farm in Hudson — and go for it. Here are a few of their recipes for inspiration.
Friday, July 26th, 2019 – We have just learned that one of our suppliers, Mountain Rose Herbs (MRH), has issued a voluntary recall for its whole fennel seed product. MRH is taking this voluntary and precautionary measure due to the possibility that the seeds it sold us may be contaminated with salmonella.
In this installment of Ask the Butcher, Josh Applestone weighs in on homemade roast beef made with eye round, plus tips for preserving meat at home.
Our larger beef “dino” short ribs are half of a full rib and are ideal for smoking. Not everyone has a smoker, but with some light rigging, you can smoke meat on any grill. Here are the basics for smoking beef short ribs on a gas grill. Enjoy!
Hudson Valley cookbook author — and our neighbor — Sarah Copeland shares a magic pork shoulder recipe from her new book, Every Day is Saturday. It feeds a crowd.
Josh Applestone answers your questions about unusual cuts to grill, how to lighten up meat-filled meals, and tricks for keeping meat moist while grilling and smoking.
There’s so much to do in the Hudson Valley in the summer. From outdoor movies to on-farm dinners to swimming holes, here are a few suggestions we love. Send us your ideas and we’ll include them on our to-do list!
It’s BBQ season! Time to make your own sauce. Here are Josh Applestone’s simple DIY recipes — one savory, one sweet — that are meant to be adjusted to suit anyone’s taste. (For the record, he likes it spicy.) Serve with pork rib tips.
Kitchen supply shops can be overwhelming. It’s hard to tell what will last and what’s even worth it. Here, our staff shares their favorite kitchen gear — and mentions a few things you don’t need to buy. If you’re in the market for a gift or (re)stocking your own kitchen, read on.
It’s grilling season and whole chickens belong on a grill! Here are a few ways to cook whole chicken on a grill, including beer can chicken, spatchcocked chicken, and smoked whole chicken. All work well for guests – or just for you.
If you’re curious about how to cook our sausage (including breakfast sausage) and meatballs, here’s our simple preferred method for great results. Enjoy!
It’s growing season in the Hudson Valley. Here’s how to eat local and enjoy the bounty from last to first frost, whether you frequent farmers’ markets, farm shops, CSA farms, grow your own — or a mix of all.
You asked about food safety when cooking and hosting outdoors. Josh Applestone answered. The most important thing? He can’t say it enough: Wash your hands, people.
Our recipe for grilled sirloin top and chimichurri is just the thing for warm weather crowds. You may even want to make it for Memorial Day. We love that chimichurri is flexible so you can use what’s growing locally. In early spring, try arugula and turnip tops, then slot in other greens as they become available.
Three eco-friendly thoughts for this Earth Month/Week/Day: Reuse reusable bags; upcycle single-use plastic; and eat less — and better — meat.
We get a lot of questions from our customers leading up to Passover and Easter. We pulled a few questions you wanted to ask the butcher about holiday traditions and ham alternatives and had Josh Applestone answer.
We’re all busy. But being overscheduled doesn’t have to keep you from eating home-cooked meals and ordering take-out. Minute steaks and stir-fry beef to the rescue.
Since we practice whole animal butchery, we’re able to shift what we cut seasonally. April is when we move away from roasts and stews and fill the vending machines with warm weather cuts like kebabs, porterhouses, and so much more.
An old proverb isn’t the most accurate way to predict weather. Still, spring is finally here! Farmers’ markets will soon reopen outside! We’re cooking lamb to celebrate the end of winter.
As the weather warms and the snow melts, our appetites thaw, too. But we’re still weeks from seasonal local spring vegetables at farmers’ markets. The way to bridge the gap between mud season and asparagus season is to cook pork. It’s an early spring fever hack and it works — trust us.
The recipe for beef jerky in the latest Joe Beef cookbook is Josh Applestone’s simple method using eye round and a special marinade.
Maple water AKA maple sap is having a trendy moment (though people have been drinking it for centuries). If you live near maple trees, tap them and try cooking in the water to impart subtle sweetness to stews and braises. If you want sticky sweet flavor, use maple syrup.
What to make when you casually invite friends and family over last minute, have no time to shop, and only have frozen meat to serve.
If you haven’t tried a lamb sirloin steak yet, you’re in for a treat. There’s nothing like them. They’re delicate and small, which makes for quicker prep and cook time than a traditional sirloin roast. Here’s our favorite method for cooking them, plus a few recipes. Enjoy!