How to Smoke on a Charcoal Grill
If you're a fan of smoked meat, but don't have access to a smoker, no problem! Here's how to smoke all the meats on a charcoal grill.
What Do You Do With Ham Hocks?
So you see a ham hock in the vending machines. What do you do with it? We have four ideas, including Josh Applestone's method for boiling, then frying.
What's For Dinner? Lamb Roundbone Chops
In a cooking rut? Try something new-to-you, like lamb roundbone chops. Cut from the shoulder, they're flavorful, good on the grill, quick, and juicy.
The Perfect Burger Patty
The perfect burger patty is subjective. We know this. And yet we still debate thick vs. thin, round vs. smashed, shaping with hands vs. tools. How do you like yours?
Meat on a Budget
We know what it takes to raise animals well, and why it costs what it does. Good, healthy meat should not be elitist. Here's how to shop for meat -- including these flavorful lamb shoulder chops -- on a budget.
Frozen Pork Roast Surprise
Josh Applestone swears you can cook un-defrosted frozen meat. Our staff is testing his theory. Turns out he's right! A frozen pork loin in a pressure cooker is great -- and it's so simple and quick that it makes a roast a possible weekday meal.
Julia Turshen's Pork Shoulder
Cookbook author Julia Turshen made this pork shoulder with our meat and tagged us on Instagram -- to our delight. We reached out to ask her how she cooked it. Here's how.
The Best Pork Stew
Stew is forgiving. There's a method to follow to make the best pork stew, but other than that it's about whatever you want. In a rush? Use your pressure cooker. Have time on your hands? Layer flavors for hours on end. It's all delicious.
Justin Brunson's Cheese Steak
Cheese steaks tend to be something people eat out at a favorite spot. But you can and should make them at home. Here's our friend chef Justin Brunson's cheese steak, which he makes in Denver, not Philly.
How to Make Roast Beef
A perfect roast beef is a thing of beauty. It's simple, economical, and delicious. Here's how to make one. All you need is an eye round.
Brining 101
Brining is a great thing for any home cook to do; it keeps meat moist. All it takes is a simple ratio of water, salt, and sugar -- and time. Here's how to brine meat.
Adult Hot Pockets
Sometimes we don't motivate to make things that look labor intensive, even if we want to. Like hand pies aka adult hot pockets. But when one of our staff members did and posted the results to Instagram, we asked for the recipe. Turns out, hot pockets are pretty easy to make. Here's how.
Pozole! We Love Pozole!
We recently started cutting picnic shoulder which really brings one thing to mind: pozole. One staff member shared this amazing recipe -- and another tried it out.
Lamb on the Grill
Grilling is the best way to cook lamb, a fatty meat, no matter the season. All you need is salt, pepper, and olive oil. Or try this Indian-style rub.
Why and How to Cook Beef Heart
Josh Applestone was interviewed by Taste about cooking beef heart. Not everyone wants to know why and how to cook beef heart, we get it. Offal lovers, read on.
The Best Pork Cheeks
Learn how to make the best pork cheeks ever, which we first wrote about in our book, The Butcher's Guide to Well-Raised Meat. Spoiler alert: You're going to need lard.
The Best Techniques for Cooking Any Meat
Knowing how to bake, sear, roast, stir-fry, grill or poach any cut of meat means a great meal every time. Learn the best techniques for cooking any meat.
How to Make Pork Rib Tips
Sometimes you see something in the vending machines and don't purchase because you're not really sure what to do with them. We've all been there. Take pork rib tips. Maybe you know how to make ribs, but pork rib tips? What are those?
Julie Taboulie's Baby Okra, Lamb, and Tomato Stew
The savory combination of aromatic lamb, rich tomato sauce, and baby okra cooked to perfection is the most wonderful...
Quick and Easy Lamb Meatballs
Anyone who visits the Applestones at home regularly has likely had Jessica's quick and easy lamb meatballs at least once. Here's how to make them.