Bacon and sausage are classic sides for breakfast, at home alongside eggs, pancakes, or other a.m. favorites. But here at ButcherBox, we want to give these two breakfast meats their day in the sun. We’ve gathered these exceptional recipes — quiche, frittata, cornbread, and more — to bring you hearty,…
Where do I even start? Brisket is the holy grail cut of beef for BBQ enthusiasts. Do a quick YouTube search, and you’ll find every pit warrior and their mother talking to the camera about rubs, brines, wraps, smokes, sauces, humidity, moisture, and more; the list goes on and on….
Here’s a recipe with deep, complex flavor that’s simple to make thanks to that kitchen hero, the slow cooker. Of course, a great barbacoa starts with a high-quality chuck roast. Grass-fed beef ensures the highest level of nutrients, like antioxidant-rich CLA. After a quick prep and sear on the meat,…
This is a guest post and recipe from Elyse Kopecky, co-author of Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. and the New York Times bestseller Run Fast. Eat Slow. Shalane
One of the delights of being a ButcherBox member is getting to try out unique, difficult to find, and often under-appreciated cuts of beef, pork, and chicken included in our monthly curated boxes. (Of course, it’s awesome getting your favorites, too.) One of those less-common cuts: Sirloin cap. Sirloin cap comes from…
It seems easy enough: Light grill, throw meat on, flip it, then eat. But, as with most forms of cooking, there are nuances to grilling. And there are a few common grilling mistakes that rookies– and even experienced grillers–often make. Before you light the grill, read on to see what can…
We’re very passionate about bacon here at ButcherBox. We believe strongly that bacon belongs in meals at any time of day, in dishes savory and sweet, year round. In that spirit, we gathered four of our favorite bacon recipes that showcase just how versatile this meat can be. Try one, try…
The staple of any good cookout, whether it’s part of a celebration – like the 4th of July, a summer birthday, or just a June Saturday — is the cheeseburger. Cooking a burger is one of the most simple things you can do. Using grass-fed beef is a way to…
On a trip to Lake Tahoe in California many moons ago, I was given the task of procuring the meat for a family cookout. After not finding what I was looking for, I went to the meat counter. “Do you have any steak tips?” I asked the butcher behind the counter….
Whether as a marinade or a sauce, it’s tough to deny that one of the best complements to a good steak is some freshly made chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri sauce is easy to make, adds immense flavor, and has a long tradition of making meat taste better. A favorite in Latin…
Flat iron steak shouldn’t be so delicious. It’s named after a domestic appliance, it can be hard to find outside of restaurants, and it comes from an area of the cow that was long considered too tough to produce any tender, enjoyable steaks. But if you’ve ever had a perfectly…
Like most everyone who enjoys a treat now and then, we here at ButcherBox have a bit of a sweet tooth. It might be a bit odd to hand out candied bacon — or pig candy as it’s known in different parts of the country — to the kiddos who…