According to some, we humans may have an innate need to smoke meat. Whether it is the engaging of our senses—the smell of cooking pork and burning wood, the taste of well-seasoned smoked turkey breast, the feel of sticky rib sauce covering our hands and face—or the stirring of memories […]
Yankel Polak
ButcherBox Veggie Burger
This might not be a recipe you expect from ButcherBox, but we enjoy a good meatless meal once a week as much as anyone. This is a relatively easy-to-prepare veggie burger that has a ton of options to customize. This recipe calls for white beans, baby bella mushrooms, and gluten-free […]
Bacon and Meatloaf Party Bites
Love the idea of a bacon-wrapped appetizer but looking to change it up from the usual scallops wrapped in bacon or dates wrapped in bacon? This is your recipe. Coming together in just a few minutes with ButcherBox’s pre-made meatloaf blend, these party bites pack a flavorful bite with the […]
Apple Chicken Sausage Stew
This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Use ButcherBox apple sausage as the base protein for this easy-to-make stew that is also packed with two types of beans and carrots. Perfect for a chilly evening meal, a busy weeknight dinner, or, make ahead and enjoy for lunch anytime. Set the […]
Seared Sablefish with White Wine and Lemon
Alaskan sablefish, also called black cod, is a rich buttery fish to begin with, which is made even more delicious by searing in a white wine, lemon, herb, and butter sauce. In a just few minutes of searing, you’ll have seared sablefish and a creamy sauce to serve to […]
Turkey FAQ – The Most Frequently Asked Turkey Cooking Questions, Answered
There are so many questions about cooking a Thanksgiving turkey that go unanswered each year. The ButcherBox Kitchen tries to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about cooking a turkey we’ve heard to make your experience as great as possible. Enjoy! Is it better to use butter or […]
Instant Pot Roasted Root Vegetables
This roasted root vegetable medley is quick to make and adds some flavor and color to your Thanksgiving spread. Spend ten minutes cutting up the sweet potatoes, squash, parsnips, and turnips but only five minutes cooking in an Instant Pot or another pressure cooker. This recipe is an incredible time-saver […]
Easy Mashed Potatoes
You simply cannot serve turkey on Thanksgiving without a steaming hot dish of classic mashed potatoes beside on the side. These garlic-infused mashed potatoes taste even better drowned in a generous helping of turkey gravy. This is the one side dish you need to master to complement your holiday bird.
Roasted Turkey Stock
One way to get the most out of your Thanksgiving spread is by making turkey stock after enjoying a turkey-filled meal. The resulting broth can be frozen and used as an amazing base for soups, sauces, gravy, and even braising. To make a small amount of stock, you can use […]
Homemade Garlic and Herb Butter
Flavored butter is a treat that is perfect as a complement to fresh, warm bread or as a way to add bold flavors as you cook. This homemade garlic and herb butter recipe is ideal for the winter and holiday season. It can be used as a basting liquid while […]
How To Spatchcock a Turkey (or Any Poultry) – A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the things we’ve learned over the years is that there is not just one way to cook something amazing. That is more true when it comes to longstanding food traditions, such as roasting a turkey. To change things up for Thanksgiving, try to spatchcock and then grill your […]
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 […]