You Should Make Turkey Pastrami for Thanksgiving
While I really only enjoy Thanksgiving turkey in the hour after it comes out of the oven, it certainly seems the majority are in it for the sandwiches. Day-after turkey…
Try These Thanksgiving Main Dish Alternatives to Break Free From Turkey Tyranny
We North Americans are entering our twenty-first (give or take) Thanksgiving season of the Internet age and, as such, it no longer feels controversial to publicly state your dislike for…
How to Cook Ground Beef so It Actually Browns
Aesthetically speaking, ground meat is not the most pleasing of animal proteins. When raw, it is all squishy and speckled, and more often than not, cooking it just transforms the…
Why You Should Pre-Smash Your Burgers
It’s no secret why burger chains like Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Smashburger have grown rapidly over the past decade: Their thin, moderately-sized burger patties show a deep and abiding understanding…
You Need to Season Your Fake Meat
When it comes to meat substitutes like those made by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, I’ve noticed people a tendency to think of them as packaged, complete products, like frozen…
You Already Have What You Need to Slice Meat Extra Thin
Meat isn’t always the easiest thing to slice. It’s made up of soft muscle fibers and a good deal of slippery fat, and sometimes liquids seep out onto the cutting…
Turn Your Overcooked Steak Into Something Better
Steak ain’t cheap. For me, it’s a splurge purchase, even when I buy the budget cuts. These high-end proteins are a treat, which is why you’re struck with a special…
Sous Vide Carnitas and Eat Tacos All Summer Long
Hello, my babes, and welcome back to Will It Sous Vide?, the column where I usually make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator. This week we’re turning…
For a Better Ribeye, Combine Sous-Vide and Smoke
One of my favorite niche insults is, “He’s the kind of guy who always orders his steak rare, no matter the cut.” (This type of guy also considers vermouth a…
The Kinds of Bones Unsafe for Dogs
Never give your dog chicken bones. If you have a pup, you’ve probably heard that advice. But what about bones from steak or other kinds of meat? And if you’ve…