Pairing Meat with Beer, Cocktails, & Wine
Back in the day, food pairing meant red wine with red meat and white wine with poultry or fish, and don’t even mention rose. In fact, there is a lot more in pairing than that …
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Science of BBQ from Smoke, Wood, to Meat & Fat
Why does meat, after basking in a warm smoky cloud, yield exceptional BBQ? Of course not just any smoke — we can’t just fire up a bunch of cardboard and newspaper and end up with …
Reverse Sear, the Perfectly Grilled Steak Every Time
Why is this a ‘reverse’ sear? The answer goes back to old school slow cooking from crockpot to Dutch oven, all the classic braising techniques. When making pot roast or stew, you typically sear the …
Meat Temperature Guide
If you’re gonna make delicious meat, you need to know precisely what temperature you’re going to cook it to. When it comes to guidelines for doneness there are two standards you can choose from: USDA …
Choosing wood for your smoker
Selecting the correct wood to complement your meat why does it matter? When it comes to smoking, matching your meat with the right type of wood will help you to produce delicious results. Some meats …
Do You Really Have to Rest Meat Before Eating?
To Rest, Or Not to Rest: This is the Question. When it comes to steak, additional resting time isn't necessary – well, unless you normally eat steak straight off the grill (auuugghhh auuuggghhh auugghh). Resting …