Beef dish names can be so odd. London broil is just another example of the beef industry’s propensity for attaching names to cuts of meat that are confusing, don’t quite fit, or, sometimes, are quite unappetizing. The Delmonico steak, for instance, was supposedly “invented” at Delmonico’s in New York; but […]
We believe the best way to bring friends together is over a delicious cut of grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Our favorite cut to share with others is the ribeye roast. Perfectly-cooked, the ribeye roast goes well with an array of side dishes, red wine, and good friends. What Exactly is a […]
Why bring bacon and filet mignon together? Of course, it makes sense. It seems like a question that does not need to be asked by any sane person. Crispy bacon and a delectable, tender steak together? But, have you ever paused, mid-savory bite, and just momentarily think, who thought of […]
I’ve just walked back in from tending to our pastured pigs. Rotating them to new pasture is quite a process and usually takes about 30 minutes. But that work time allowed me to watch purple martins dip and roll through the sky. I listened to red-winged blackbirds and western meadowlarks […]
There are plenty of reasons why red wine pairs so well with a delicious steak. Some are cultural, some are even scientific, but for most people, the perfection of this pairing comes down to the magic it performs on our palate. I love pairing wine with steak. And, honestly, nothing […]
A hidden delight of being a ButcherBox member is the monthly unpacking. As proof, check out one of the hundreds of videos people have posted online of them opening and discovering the cuts included in each month’s shipment. One of the reasons the unboxing can be so exciting is that each month we […]
While discoveries in centuries-old industries are exceedingly rare, they do still occur from time to time. Witness the Denver steak, a uniquely American, and rather “new” cut of meat that, if you are lucky, you can find on the menu at some of the best purveyors of meat across the country. (The […]
When you start with quality chicken, pork, and beef, you can often throw it directly on the grill with just a pinch of salt and pepper, and it will still come out tasting amazing. But a marinade—even a simple one—can take that protein to the next level. What’s a marinade? […]
Obviously, we love a great steak as much as anyone. And there is nothing we dislike more than when a simple mistake ruins a fantastic, tender steak. So as a bit of public service, we want to make sure that you are aware of one of the most common errors […]
At ButcherBox, we are committed to delivering the highest quality, direct-to-consumer meat and we have developed a meat procurement and delivery ecosystem that is world-class. We are also compelled to always keep innovating, and, if need be, to rewrite the rules to achieve the mission of being the most trusted […]
When I was running my first company, I believed that I knew what it meant to be a great business leader. I thought it showed good leadership to “set the pace” by being the first one in the office and the last to leave. I also felt it was noble […]
Grass-fed beef—the loose classification for meat from cattle that eats grass instead of grains—has grown in popularity over the past decade. However, it may be surprising to some to discover that grass-fed beef is not necessarily a new trend. The meat our grandparents ate was most definitely “grass-fed” as grazing […]