Brine Your Holiday Meats in Shio Koji
Photo: istetiana (Shutterstock) Cooking and serving a large piece of meat for a holiday meal can make one feel like an (evil and rich) Dickens character, but buying large cuts…
The One Thing You Should Never Do When Carving Your Turkey
Do not do it like this!Photo: Sean Locke Photography (Shutterstock) I have a very strange, recurring nightmare wherein I slice up a steak, take a photo of the slices, and…
How to Actually Brown Your Impossible Burger
Photo: Claire Lower Tech meats won’t save the world, but they do give vegans, vegetarians, and people like my father (who avoids red meat for health reasons) access to the…
How (and When) to Properly Season a Steak
Photo: Davidchuk Alexey (Shutterstock) Conjure up an image of the perfect steak and you’ll likely land on a red and juicy interior enveloped in a savory, browned crust. Add in…
When Exactly Should You Pepper a Steak?
Photo: Marian Weyo (Shutterstock) With the exception of salt, pepper is the most common and ubiquitous seasoning in American cooking. The berries themselves vary wildly in both color and flavor,…
How to Season the Sides of Your Steak
Photo: Davidchuk Alexey (Shutterstock) Good steaks do not need brining (wet or dry). They do not need complicated rubs. They (usually) do not need marinades. Good chops might need some…
9 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Ham or Lamb This Easter
Photo: Claire Lower Lamb necks are an under-appreciated, underutilized, and cost-effective cut. The whole purpose of any neck is to hold up a head and, as a result, this cut…
You Should Sous Vide Your Corned Beef
Photos by Claire Lower.Photo: Claire Lower St. Patrick’s Day just doesn’t feel like St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef, cabbage, and lots of beer and/or whiskey. I didn’t feel like…
Mix Your Dog’s Routine up With the Best Wet Food
Best Home DealsBest Home DealsThe best home, kitchen, smart home, and automotive deals from around the web, updated daily. Top Product: Merrick Grain-Free Cowboy Cookout | $34 | Chewy Wet…
Defrost Frozen Meat Faster With a Hot Water Bath
Photo: Ekaterina Kolomeets (Shutterstock) Buying meat when it’s on sale and then freezing it for when you need it is great…in theory. In practice, it’s difficult (some might even say…