Wordless Wednesday: Jerky
Everyone loves jerky! And speaking of we have two new flavors! Hot and sweet beef jerky and hot teriyaki! Yum!
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…
Wordless Wednesday: Variety is the Spice of Life
Here’s to proving the fact that not all cattle are created equal. Just like us, they are all different. And that there is variety in one breed to another. Ever wonder why Angus is one of the choice breeds for…
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…
This is WHY I Teach….
Alright. I think I am finally ready to sit down and write about it. When I first saw it, I will admit, it fired me up. I was horrified and disgusted. What am I referring to…? Well I am referring…
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?…
Wordless Wednesday: Grass Fed Beef
This seems to be all the rage lately.. Whether it’s a fad or whether it will stick, there is no denying grass fed beef is a sought after commodity.. So here you go. Some images into the world of grass…
What is a Standing Prime Rib?
Alright so I started this trend last week and it went over very well. So here we are again. And guess what it’s all about beef again this week. One of the misconceptions I think that people have about beef…