Warm, spicy, and soul-satisfying, there are few meals as comforting as a bowl of chili. There are also few meals with so many variations and recipes. Do you add beans? Ground beef or fork-tender chicken? Are vegetables allowed? Which spices do you use? Every region has their own opinion on…
Smoking meat is a prehistoric culinary art. In the past, the technique was used to preserve protein-rich foods. Smoking dehydrates meat and imparts antibacterial properties that keep it from spoiling quickly. While our ancestors used the method to preserve red meat and fish, today smoking is used for all kinds…
Everyone has had a night where they arrive home, ready to prepare dinner, only to realize they’ve taken nothing out of the freezer to defrost. What do you do in that situation? Order takeout? Whip out the top ramen stash? What if we told you that you could enjoy a…
Pork butt is an unbelievably versatile cut of meat. There are so many pork butt recipes out there, it can be hard to choose. That’s because it works as a roast, for pulled pork, and responds well to virtually any flavor profile. It’s a barbecue classic, but it has many…
We all know and probably love ground beef: It’s a humble, versatile ingredient, central to many of the dishes we fondly remember from growing up. And while those nostalgic dishes certainly have their place, there are so many ways to use ground beef that you may not have thought. There’s…
You’ve probably enjoyed a fair bit of tri-tip roast, but do you know its history? This California classic was popularized in the city of Santa Maria on California’s central coast. It’s since gone nationwide and is popular to grill and roast—although it can be hard to find on the East…
By itself, a salt-and-pepper encrusted filet mignon is a thing of beauty. However, paired with a nice Cabernet or bacon, it becomes something divine. This is one of life’s great truths: Two is better than one, or as Three Dog Night sang, “One is the loneliest number.” We think this…
Do you know how to cook up a quick pan sauce to elevate the perfect steak? How about a fool-proof, 3-ingredient stir fry sauce to whip up a quick dinner on hectic weeknights? This list will introduce you to eight essential sauces that every home cook should have in their…
I’ve never been more excited to be a part of this company than I am today. Throughout the past few years, we’ve grown a lot. More chairs were added to our table. So many, that we expanded our offices. More than once. Farmers and suppliers from across the globe joined…
At the beginning of January, the entire ButcherBox team, 29 vendors and partners—as well as employees’ significant others and family members—met for three days for the 2nd Annual ButcherBox Summit in Islamorada, Florida. The Boston-based ButcherBox crew had been excited about an escape from the New England winter ever since…
It’s a great week for cooking a steak! If your monthly ButcherBox includes top sirloin, NY strip steak, and filet mignon, we’ve got a dinner plan to help you organize your meals. We’ve compiled our favorite recipes for these popular cuts so that you can see how you might realistically…
Eating well on a budget can feel, well, limiting. That’s especially true when you’re conscious of finding foods that are part of a healthy diet and are derived from trusted sources. If you’ve got a tight budget, that doesn’t mean you have to totally forego quality ingredients. In this guide,…