What Chipotle Doesn’t Tell You
There was no denying that Sunday night, most of America spent the evening watching the Grammys. In fact, the 2012 Grammys went down as the most watched since 1984. But I am not writing to hail the wonder that is…
How Long Does Beef Age?
Dry aged, Wet aged, what’s the difference? Does it really matter? Well yes and no. But before we delve into the specifics of it all, let’s get a quick overview of what aging really means and what it does in…
Is Your Steak Done..? Meat Temperature Chart
How many of you out there know what temperature your ground beef should be cooked to? What about pork? Chicken? As producers, it is our duty to provide consumers with the safest possible product we can. And in the scheme…
Marinating Meat 101
“I like a nice rare steak, delicious. However, now I hear that some “pre-marinaded” meats are actually “injected” with marinades during processing. Does this mean bacteria on the outside of the meat could now be on the inside? Should I…
What Is Really In a Hot Dog?
Well I got the idea this week to put it out there for people to ask questions and I would give my best answers for Fun Meat Fact Friday! And I only got one response… Come on y’all! Anyways, Thank…
What Does Choice Beef Mean?
Often times words like choice, prime, or select are often thrown around in marketing meat along the grocery counter or in a restaurant. But what do those words mean? What really comprises of a prime beef? Or a choice beef?…
How Is Sausage Made?
It’s no surprise that sausage is something that has become something that can be found in the average household nowadays. It’s inexpensive, easy to cook, can spice up an average meal, and is just plain good. But it comes in…
Bacon, Cottage Bacon, Canadian Bacon: What’s the Difference?
So we all know that bacon makes everything better…. And if you don’t, we’ll, you’re missing out on life. If you’re anything of a bacon lover I’m sure you have heard of cottage bacon and Canadian bacon. So what’s the…
How Many Tri-Tips on One Beef?
First of all, let me apologize my fellow blog readers. I am long overdue for a post! But life at the butcher shop has been hectic. Deer season is in full swing and Thanksgiving is looming only two weeks away.…
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