Italian Beef is chuck roast (the cut of meat used for pot roast) that is slowly cooked with savory Italian spices until it is soft and tender and easily shredded with a fork. To create the iconic sandwich, soft hoagie rolls are filled with this shredded meat, and then topped with sliced provolone and pickled … Read more
This past weekend, my mother-in-law was here, so I made our St. Patrick’s day feast a bit early. I figured it would be fun to serve her the traditional Corned Beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage while she was here because she is Irish. While purchasing the corned beef, I realized I hadn’t done my homework. … Read more
Muscle fibers, which contract and relax, and connective tissue, which essentially supports the muscle fibers, are the two main components of meat. Immediately following the slaughter and at the beginning of rigor mortis, muscle fibers typically shorten and stiffen. In beef cattle, this typically lasts for six to twelve hours. After the animal has been … Read more
It’s time to make beef jerky if you’ve never done so before; it’s easier than you might think, you can use your own smoker, and it tastes better and is more affordable than store-bought varieties. It can be challenging to make beef jerky at home that is assured to be safe to consume, but we … Read more
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap the roast beef deli slices in foil. Using two foil packs will heat the meat up quickest. Place the deli meat in oven for 15 minutes. The Best Cut for Deli Style Roast Beef The eye of round roast, which has been tested for this recipe, is my preferred … Read more
Corned beef isn’t exactly a custom that changes much from year to year; it typically tastes the same. We’ve still managed to have fun with it over the years, making corned beef brisket from scratch to reduce the salt content and smoking corned beef to give it a pastrami-like flavor, so of course we don’t … Read more
Brisket is the source of the meat known as corned beef, which is typically prepared with salt and other seasonings. It is one of those foods that can appear intimidating at first glance. It’s not your average lunch meat. This article will discuss how to store it and provide an answer to the question of … Read more
You want your jerky to maintain its flavor and consistency whether you make it yourself or prefer to purchase it locally. Making and storing jerky (dehydrated meat) properly should extend its shelf life. If jerky is properly stored (in an airtight container away from heat), dehydrated (removal of the liquid from the meat), and cured … Read more
Returning to stock in 4 days or less RETURNING TO STOCK IN 48 HOURS OR LESS Check out this video for instructions on how to prepare this cut if you couldn’t load pickup availability: Miyazakigyu Wagyu is the #1 Wagyu brand in Japan and supply stateside is quite limited. At upscale steakhouses, these steaks are … Read more
The freezer is undoubtedly one of the best kitchen appliances ever created for those who enjoy cooking at home and frequently shop in large quantities. In the 1940s, it was widely adopted in America for the first time and immediately benefited families there. By keeping foods safe to eat for a very long time, it … Read more