At ButcherBox, our fall efforts are mainly focused on promoting Thanksgiving and selling turkeys. And because we’re continually trying to address issues of systemic racism and the ways it bumps up against our business, we also want to acknowledge the disconnect between the traditions many Americans share and the experience…
Dennis Keohane
Introducing ButcherBox Wild-Caught Raw Shrimp
Shrimp! Again and again, that is the product request we get from ButcherBox members. And so, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will soon be offering wild-caught raw shrimp to be delivered directly to your door via ButcherBox. Our shrimp comes frozen and ready to cook. Caught in…
Be the Change
“One of the things that I’ve realized in doing this for five years is if I really want to make a difference in meat if I really want to change the way people consume meat and the way people raise meat in this country, that is not an endeavor… it’s…
Cold-Cracked Lobster Demystified – Eventide’s Mike Wiley Answers Top Lobster Questions
Mike Wiley, the James Beard Award-winning chef from Portland, Maine’s Eventide Oyster Co. and Big Tree Hospitality, answers some of the top questions about how to cook cold-cracked lobster. In this video, Mike answers questions like: What are some of the best, most versatile ways to use cold-cracked lobster? What…
The History of Tacos – Influence, Fusion, and Appreciation
Tacos are everywhere. Not only are there a lot of traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants concocting tacos with fantastic flavor combinations or perfecting the classic Mexican street taco, but there are also a plethora of amazingly delectable taco recipes that are quick and easy-to-make at home. How tacos evolved from…
On the Road Again: ButcherBox Sponsoring Farm Aid 2021
ButcherBox is excited to announce—that for the second year—we are sponsoring Farm Aid. Since our inception, ButcherBox has prioritized the well-being of farmers and supporting family farming. We continue to stand with farmers of all walks of life and farming communities, and we are dedicated to increasing racial equity in the…
Introducing ButcherBox’s New Podcast: The Rare Podcast Trailer
“Over the past few months, we’ve talked with lobstermen from Maine, fisherwomen from Alaska, ranchers and farmers from Montana and Iowa, and others who have built unique careers in the food space.” — Dennis Keohane Overview of This Episode Like an amazing meal, the best stories are meant to be shared….
Easy Barbecue At Home – Smoking New Products for Fall 2021
Heading into the fall, we know that finding time to enjoy incredible meals together can be a challenge. This is especially true with crazy commutes, work-from-home balancing, back-to-school meal planning, and kids sports schedules—not to mention the occasional tailgate or picnic. With that in mind, we are excited to share…
How We Think About Food, Representation, and Cultural Appropriation
When ButcherBox first launched a blog, the idea was to share interesting information about food and give folks easy recipes to feel confident cooking a variety of meats. Since then, we’ve expanded Just Cook to improve upon those initial aspirations by creating content to challenge aspiring chefs in the kitchen…
For Grilling Season — The Best Beef Cuts From The Chuck
One of the greatest food traditions of all—for us steak lovers, at least—is the annual reappearance of grills. They are cleaned, repaired, and lit once more each spring and summer as we undertake that simple pleasure: Cooking outside. In our opinion, there is nothing that compares to the experience of…
Quiche – The Ultimate Brunch Food, A History
Quiche is the ideal brunch food. Yes, better than French toast, cinnamon rolls, and even any combination of fried eggs and cheeseburgers. It is a delicious, easy-to-make brunch dish that is a veritable opera of European appropriation. Quiche has a pretty extensive history, with recorded dishes going back to the…
The Best Sandwiches – Cheesesteak, Chicken Parm, Pulled Pork, and Cubano
Sandwiches? According to legend, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, wanted a way to eat without getting his hands greasy while playing cards and asked one of his house staff to put some meat between bread. The year was 1792, and, supposedly, Sandwich was in the midst of a…