The ButcherBox Kitchen guides you through three popular ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, including: Smoking a turkey breast on the grill Spatchcocking a turkey The traditional turkey roast As we guide you through the steps for each of these methods, we also share advice on: Creating a turkey brine […]
Want to brine and cook a turkey in the shortest amount of time? To do that, we recommend breaking down the bird into eighths: Two turkey breasts, two thighs, two legs (drumsticks), and two wings. The benefit of this method is two-fold. First, you can brine your turkey in your […]
In this video, we’ll cover a few pieces of key onion cutting advice, including: How to julienne an onion into thin slices How to dice an onion into large pieces How to dice an onion into medium-diced and small-diced pieces Sorry, we don’t have any tips for avoiding the usual […]
Butternut squash is not the easiest vegetable to cut up. Luckily, we’ve made it easier for you; even a pointer for removing the pulp and seeds. Use our tips to dice butternut squash into smaller pieces that are perfect for roasting or slice it into larger sections to bake or […]
The biggest cooking day of the year: It’s almost here. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving Day, you’re probably looking for ways to make it go smoothly so you don’t spend the run-up and the day feeling stressed and harried. We have your back! Before we dive into all things turkey and […]
When you’re hosting Thanksgiving, planning is the name of the game. Cooking a feast for a big group of people is never easy, but with enough up-front planning, strategic delegating, and scheduling of tasks, the whole thing can go down pretty smoothly. You just need to become friends with your […]
Here’s the thing about hosting Thanksgiving dinner: It’s a marathon AND a sprint. And just like running either one of those races, preparation is critical. To keep yourself sane and make space to enjoy the process and the day itself, you need to start early, delegate often, and work off […]
To make Thanksgiving easier for our readers, we wanted to share this sample menu, filled with a bunch of old standards and new recipes. With your recipes all in one place, you’ll have a head start before you even start cooking. The main event If you’re looking to try something […]
Correctly defrosting and storing your meat is simpler than you may think. We’ll even go through the best way to defrost your frozen proteins if you forget to thaw overnight.
Here’s a perfect lunch for any time. These New England-style classic steak tips are easy to make and go perfectly atop a sweet and savory salad. Marinate the steak tips in advance or an hour before you cook for ultimate flavor. Chef’s Tip: We use a griddle to cook these tips […]
Follow this easy recipe for grilling a flank steak. If you’d like, you can experiment with any marinade you like—or grill it with salt and pepper and coat it with chimichurri after grilling. But, we must say that we are fans of the easy-to-make, mustard and chive marinade below. So […]