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One of the best parts about going out to dinner is trying food you would normally never make at home. It could be that, while you’re looking at the menu, you’ll notice a type of meat not normally available in the average supermarket. Duck is a type of meat that comes from mallards or other…

There are many great debates in the world of barbeque. Everything from the best regional style to the proper heat source is up for discussion any time that grill masters get together. One of the other long-time arguments is the proper method for preparing brisket. Here are both sides of the argument between fat side…

In meat markets across the country, one of the most flavorful and succulent types of meat in the entire shop is veal. Following a pushback against the treatment of the calves, sales plummeted for this meat that was once considered a delicacy. After a series of reforms to the industry, it has slowly begun to…

With the easy access to information courtesy of the internet, there has been a rapid rise in consumer awareness about where food comes from. Sparked by a desire to support local businesses, to eat healthier, and to experience the flavors of fresh food, this increase has rejuvenated the local meat market. Here are some tips…

Trying something different can be a scary proposition. You won’t know until it’s too late if what you are doing is going to work or backfire. It can be especially frightening for business owners considering blazing their own path forward. But when the results turn out in favor of your plan, it offers vindication that…

Since the dawn of human civilization, hunters have braved the wild to bring home food for the family. Now, most adults simply go to a grocery store to bring meat back to their homes. Though where we get our dinner from has changed, the taste for that same wild game from the hunters of yore…

There is absolutely nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning to the sounds of a sizzling frying pan before catching the scent of freshly cooked bacon as it slowly permeates the room. When it comes to breakfast meats, pork reigns supreme as the king of the table. But there are many more parts…

With over 100 different cuts of beef available, selecting the right one can be an especially daunting proposition, especially if you’ve never been inside a butcher shop before. If you want to better familiarize yourself with the various cuts, don’t hesitate to read our guide to every beef cut to know. The Chuck Cut Meats…

There are many benefits to going to a local butcher shop that a supermarket cannot match. From additional varieties of cuts to expert advice on how to prepare your meat, the local experience cannot be topped. But one of the hidden benefits of buying your meat at local butcher shops is knowing where they get…