This Is the Secret to the Best Air Fryer Steak Bites
Air frying bite-sized chunks of steak might be one of the most casual ways to pop straight protein (thanks, TikTok). It’s fast, simple, and you can toss or dip the…
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…
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…
Save the Fatty Bits From Your Steak and Make ‘Lazy Tallow’
Last week, I had dinner with my podcast producer at Clyde’s Prime Rib, located here in Portland, Ore. Every time I go to that fine establishment, I come away with…
‘Butterfly’ Your Meat for Quicker, More Even Cooking
Photo: Nataliia Maksymenko (Shutterstock) Meats are muscles. On account of this, they’re not perfectly symmetrical bricks. Different cuts can be tear-dropped, conical, or otherwise shaped asymmetrically with a thick and…
Always Keep a Dried Out Steak in Your Fridge
Photo: Claire Lower About a month ago I found a two-for-one deal on tri-tip steaks, and I bought a whole bunch. Having recently read an article claiming one can dry…
8 Ways to Give Your Valentine the Gift of Meat
Photo: Claire Lower I can’t decorate a cake to save my dumb little life, but even I can arrange a visually pleasing box of meat and cheese. To make your…