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05/09/2026

The Tri-tip roast is a very popular one on the West Coast. Its tender and flavorful, and its not huge, so one roast is an ideal size for a family. Try it with a Chimichurri sauce.

05/09/2026

Most cuts from the Chuck are thought to be tough because the shoulder does so much work in moving the animal around, but a few cuts are secretly tender. These gems of the Chuck make great, inexpensive steaks, or tiny roasts that can be grilled or smoked.

05/09/2026

Last night, I spoke to a group of judges from the Kansas City BBQ Society. We talked about the steps and process of taking beef (and pork) from a live animal to the cuts we enjoy.

05/07/2026

Yesterday’s weather had me in full treat-making mode. Whipped up a fresh batch of liver goodies, and they’re all lined up and ready for the freeze dryer.

05/07/2026

Do you know why we have Inside and Outside Round Roasts? Maybe you've seen them as Top and Bottom Round Roasts?

When butchers put a round on a cutting table to cut it up, the pelvic bone is usually on the top. So, the Outside Round typically sits on the table, so it's the Bottom of the Round; whereas, the Inside Round is usually on the Top of the cut when its sitting on the cutting table, so its the Top Round.

In large packers today, the rounds may be broken down hanging from a hook, and most consumers never know how a whole Round is broken down, so it makes less sense .

05/06/2026

Fun with Leonard and Jessica last week!

05/06/2026

So glad to be receiving this!! Even the birds seem to be happy about it 🐦‍⬛

05/06/2026

On Cinco de Mayo, I wanted to share some cuts from the Beef Plate that are great in fajitas. The high-heat char in cooking fajitas works so well with skirt steaks.

05/03/2026

Being from Texas, brisket is one of my favorite cuts. Its tough, but when you cook it right, its so flavorful and juicy.

05/03/2026

Sunday lunches are great for pot roast, and roasts from the chuck work great in the crock pot. My mother made the best beef roast with potatoes and carrots. I can still smell it.

05/03/2026