Let's be honest; brisket is a simple cut of meat. However, brisket is an intimidating tough cut of beef that is hard to extremely master. In fact, most cooks opt for easier tender cuts of meat. However, some of us have learned the tricks of the...
Ever found yourself in the meat aisle surrounded by a million cuts of beef, thinking, what the heck am I going to prepare for dinner? As if your day was not hard enough, now you have just spent twenty minutes in the beef section staring, hoping...
Brisket is the heavenly king of smoked meats. It is one of the most smoked foods on the planet. However, what exactly is this cut of beef, and where does it come from? What Is Beef Brisket? Brisket is a cut of beef carved from the chest...
Top round or almost roast beef, as I like to call it, is a lean cut of beef with a mild flavor. Top round comes from the portion of meat where roast beef is fabricated from, hence the name 'almost roast beef.' Top round is an...
Chicken is one of the perfect candidates for grilling. However, how long should it be cooked? Not all cuts of chicken are cooked in the same amount of time. Ever cut into an overcooked or undercooked cut of grilled chicken. Undercooked chicken is not safe for...
Marinades are a treasure trove of flavor, and chicken is the perfect candidate for marinating. However, how long should you marinate chicken? What happens when you marinate chicken too long? To understand how long to marinate chicken, you must know what a marinade it. What Is A...
Similar to chicken and beef, there is also some debate in the pork world. Though not as popular as other long-held debates, it is still an important subject to discuss due to the confusion between cuts. Before we get into which cut reigns supreme, understand where...
Humans seem to make an argument out of everything, even meat. But, alas, some subjects of contention in the BBQ arena have never been solved. Brisket fat side up or down is a prime example of one of the debates that have never been resolved. If...
Brisket, when cooked perfectly, has that signature smoky odor that penetrates the meat deeply. Each morsel of meat is saturated with flavor, while the meat is exceptionally tender with a texture that causes you to become addicted to brisket. Let's be honest; brisket is a tough...
Pink butcher paper is all the rage in the barbeque world. It's knocking popular tools such as foil out of the window. BBQ experts are sticklers when it comes to using quality meats, maximizing smoky flavor and tools. Who knew a pink butcher paper would put...