When most people think surf and turf, they probably imagine an upscale dinner at a high-end restaurant, likely reserved for special occasions only. Think Beyond Lobster The surf and turf meal has a long history of owning the center page on steakhouse menus, and it’s nearly always a pricey filet […]
Nothing beats a juicy, moist meatball tossed with some bright red marinara sauce and perfectly al dente spaghetti noodles. That dish is a classic, but meatballs are good for a whole lot more. In fact, there are variations on meatballs on every continent. Meatballs are so ubiquitous, they can be […]
You’re probably aware that bacon has experienced quite a popularity boom in the United States. You’ll find it piled next to eggs, sprinkled atop soups, or serving as added flavor and texture in salads. You can even enjoy bacon dipped in chocolate if the sweet and savory pique your taste […]
If you’ve never experienced the pure joy of the cut of beef known as steak tips, this is the time to start. The uber-tender hunks of steak are convenient, flavor-packed, and work well in a variety of preparations. You’ll never grow bored with the options. Try them skewered and grilled, […]
Ahhh! Barbecue sauce. A hot button culinary topic if there ever was one. Fortunately, I’m a meat guy from the home of lobster and clam chowdah, so my loyalties with BBQ sauce aren’t regional and tend to be with whatever will make what I’m cooking taste amazing! Here’s a breakdown […]
Ornate, elaborate steak dinners are impressive, but the truth is, a quality steak requires very little to make it great. Often, a sprinkling of salt and pepper is all it takes. These recipes take a minimalist approach to various cuts of steak, from flank steak to ribeye, from NY strip steak to […]
When it comes to chicken, so often we reach for what we’re used to: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, wings, tenders, or whatever your favorite cuts are. And while there’s nothing with leaning on those cuts, there are times when you might be better served with something else. Here’s your guide […]
Chicken breasts, ribeye, pork chops: These familiar cuts grace our tables every week, and we love them. But if you’ve ever felt the urge to branch out, and try some of the cuts you see on restaurant menus, we have you covered. ButcherBox offers a variety of cuts of meat difficult to […]
Everything old is new again, as the saying goes. But that shouldn’t stop you from eating some of the “new cuts” of beef that you can find across the United States these days. Witness the Denver steak, one of the recently “discovered” beef cuts that, if you are lucky, you can find on […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]