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What Is Mortadella & How Is It Made?

Price of Meat Staff | May 12, 2022
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Mortadella is a pork sausage that originated in Italy and is made with a mixture of lean & fatty pork with cubes of fat & spices. The meat is ground and mixed with spices before being stuffed into a casing and cooked.

Mortadella is one of the most popular types of sausage in the world and can be found in grocery stores across the globe.

It is made with a mixture of pork meat and fatback, which gives it its distinctive flavor and texture. Mortadella is usually served as an appetizer or snack, but can also be used in sandwiches or pasta dishes.

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5+ Best Grill Spatulas for Everyday Outdoor Use

Price of Meat Staff | January 27, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best grill spatula (aka “grill turner”) for your home use within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking to flip burgers or carefully turn fish, the best grill spatula is a must-have grilling tool along with grilling tongs.

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5+ Best Grill Tongs for Everyday Outdoor Use

Price of Meat Staff | February 24, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best grill tongs for your home use within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for dependable, easy-to-use grilling or to handle large cuts of brisket (and the burnt ends!) and Denver steak, grill tongs are a must-have grilling tool.

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4+ Best Dumpling Steamer Options for Classic Asian Cuisine

Price of Meat Staff | January 27, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best dumpling steamer for your kitchen within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for fun experimentation or just have a craving for lots of not-frozen dumplings, a good dumpling steamer is a fun & creative kitchen appliance.

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3+ Best Countertop Hot Plates for Cooking Meals

Price of Meat Staff | January 27, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best countertop hot plates within your budget that fits your needs so you can make quick, great meals without a stove.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of countertop hot plate options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast & lunch electric cooktop or need to replace an electric stove, the right countertop hot plate is a must-have kitchen appliance for many kitchens.

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4+ Best Carving Sets for Meat & Everyday Kitchens

Price of Meat Staff | May 3, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best carving sets for meat within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of carving set options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking to carve the Thanksgiving turkey or roll the Sunday roast beef, the right carving set is a must-have kitchen tool.

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4+ Best Carving Forks for Meats & More

Price of Meat Staff | May 12, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best carving forks within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are doing the Thanksgiving turkey carving or just turning the Sunday beef roast, the right carving fork is must-have kitchen tool.

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4+ Best Mini Charcoal Grill Options for Small Spaces & Portability

Price of Meat Staff | February 15, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best mini charcoal grill options within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of mini charcoal grills on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for grilling in a small space (like a balcony or table) or lightweight camping grill, a good mini charcoal grill is great addition to your cooking collection.

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4+ Best George Foreman Type Grill Options for Indoor Grilling

Price of Meat Staff | February 15, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best George Foreman type grill within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of George Foreman style grills on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for regular indoor grilling or quick lunch burgers or paninis on the balcony, the right electric indoor grill is must-have kitchen appliance.

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10+ Best Rib Rubs To Buy for Incredible Meat

Price of Meat Staff | February 24, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best rib rubs to buy so that you can get that balance between tried & true and experimentation that goes with legendary ribs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of rib rub options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are trying to hit the perfect regional variety (Memphis fans here!), get a crowd-pleaser, or just experiment, these rib rubs are sure to inspire.

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20+ Healthy Breakfast Meat Alternatives To Start The Day

Price of Meat Staff | April 15, 2022
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This list of healthy breakfast meat alternatives will help you come up with a breakfast that “sticks” all morning with complete protein.

Breakfast meats are incredible, but what if you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just want to reduce your meat consumption (or have a toddler that just doesn’t like the texture of meat)?

It can be hard to find meatless breakfast options that are both healthy and delicious – even vegetarian meat substitutes can be as unhealthy as processed meat.

Here are 20+ healthy breakfast meat alternatives to start your day! They’ll satisfy any craving for bacon, ham, sausage-or anything else you might want in your morning meal.

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4+ Best Air Fryers for Every Size Family & Budget

Price of Meat Staff | January 27, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best air fryers for your kitchen – whether you are cooking for one, two, or a large family – so within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of air fryer options on the market for a few that fit each typical use. Read about Air Fryers, Explained here.

Whether you are looking to reduce cooking time for a family meal, or a more fried food enjoyment without the grease, or a versatile, space-saving appliance, here are the best air fryers for every family and budget.

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3+ Best Vacuum Sealer Bags for Every Kitchen

Price of Meat Staff | January 13, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best vacuum sealer bags for your kitchen within your budget that fits your needs & your vacuum sealer.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of vacuum sealer bag options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for food preservation, marinating and slow cooking, or sous-vide cooking, the right vacuum sealer bag is a must-have for even the best vacuum sealer.

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4+ Best Home Meat Slicer Options for Every Kitchen

Price of Meat Staff | February 24, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best home meat slicer for your home use within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of electric food & meat slicers on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for meat slicing, fresh lunch meat, bulk vegetable preparation, or just reducing knife use, the right electric meat slicer is a must-have kitchen appliance – they beat manual meat slicers any day.

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14+ Best Stir Fry Sauces To Buy For Every Kitchen

Price of Meat Staff | May 17, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best stir fry sauces to buy for your kitchen.

We’ve been huge fans of every type of stir fry sauce from traditional Asian flavors to new fusion flavors, and we’ve taken the time to deep dive across different retailers, user reviews, and our cabinets to find the most promising flavors.

Whether you are looking for a new standby for your wok or to explore new flavors in your quick stir-fry bowl, you’ll find some of the best stir fry sauce options for every flavor profile below.

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8+ Types of Bologna Meat: History, Differences & Uses

Price of Meat Staff | April 15, 2022
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In this post, you’ll learn more about the different types of bologna, along with their short history, flavors, and how to best use them in your cooking.

Bologna is processed meat made from pork or beef. The concept dates back to Roman times. The word “bologna” comes from the Italian city Bologna where the sausage originally came from before being distributed throughout Europe and North America.

In fact, what Americans think of as “bologna” is very much the result of the legacy of Oscar Mayer, a German-American largely credited with Americanizing bologna & taking it to the mass market.

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Essential Guide To Quail Cuts of Meat

Price of Meat Staff | March 4, 2022
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Quail meat is a healthy alternative to common poultry like chicken. In this blog post, you will get an learn about different quail cuts of meat and how to cook them for maximum flavor and enjoyment, in addition to the flavor and protein.

Quail is a popular game bird that can be cooked in a variety of ways from roasting to grilling. Here are the primary quail cuts (which are very similar to duck cuts and squab cuts).

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Essential Guide To Squab / Pigeon Cuts of Meat

Price of Meat Staff | January 20, 2022
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Squab or pigeon meat is a healthy alternative to common poultry like chicken and turkey. In this blog post, you will get an learn about different pigeon cuts of meat and how to cook them for maximum flavor and enjoyment, in addition to the flavor and protein.

Pigeon is a popular game bird can be cooked in a variety of ways from pan-frying or grilling to roasting or braising it with vegetables. Here are the primary squab cuts.

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Essential Guide To Kangaroo Cuts of Meat

Price of Meat Staff | January 13, 2022
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Kangaroo meat is lean meat that is great source of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. This post will overview the different kangaroo cuts of meat and how to cook them for maximum flavor and enjoyment.

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3+ Best Vacuum Sealer Options for Meat & Home Use

Price of Meat Staff | January 13, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best vacuum sealer for your home use within your budget that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user vacuum sealer reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

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4+ Best Portable Gas Grill Options for Tailgating & Camping

Price of Meat Staff | February 15, 2022
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Whether you are warm weather baseball tailgater, a crisp cold weather football tailgater, or a year-round car camper, it’s never a bad time to dust off your camping gear and head out into the great outdoors. But what if you don’t have an quick & easy grill ready to go?

That’s where these best portable gas grills come in! They’re perfect for tailgating or times when you want fresh grilled food (no electric grill here!) without having to deal with carrying heavy cookware around, managing a live fire, or dealing with a pellet grill. So take a look below at our top three (and one bonus) picks for this summer season!

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Rattlesnake Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying

Brian Adee | April 15, 2022
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Rattlesnakes: They’re one of the most easily recognizable of the snake family, and well-known for their venomous bite and noisy tail rattle.

There are 36 known species of rattlesnakes and some 70 subspecies — all of which are native to the Americas. Their range stretches from southern Canada through Argentina, making the rattlesnake a constant presence in wooded and desert areas.

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Squirrel Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying

Brian Adee | May 11, 2022
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Squirrels: If you live just about anywhere besides Antarctica, you’ve been seeing them your whole life. The little rodents have been remarkably successful at spreading across the world, and some variety of tree squirrel, gray squirrel, red squirrel, ground squirrel, fox squirrel, chipmunk, marmot, or prairie dog can likely be found right in your backyard.

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3+ Best Meat Carving Knife Choices for a Home Kitchen

Price of Meat Staff | May 3, 2022
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When a man or woman prepares to carve up a roast, they often reach for the sharpest kitchen knife in their block. But when it comes to slicing meat at home, not all knives are created equal. In fact, there are specific knives that have been designed specifically for carving meats and cutting bone with ease.

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3+ Best Sausage Stuffer Choices for Each Home Kitchen

Price of Meat Staff | March 11, 2022
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When it comes to sausage, some people just know how to do it best. If you’re looking for the best sausage stuffer for your home kitchen, you’re in luck. We have compiled a list of some of the best choices that are available on the market today.

This post will talk about three of our favorite products and why we think they’ll be a great fit for your home cooking needs!

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4+ Best Sandwich Press Choices for Each Home Cook

Price of Meat Staff | January 27, 2022
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Sandwich presses are a great way to make sandwiches at home. They’re even better for making grilled cheese, panini, and other types of pressed sandwich! But not all sandwich presses are created equal. There are many different choices in the market and it’s important to know what you’re looking for before you buy one. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 3 of the best sandwich press / best panini press choices on the market today so that you can find the perfect one for your kitchen needs.

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Trout Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying

Brian Adee | February 9, 2022
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Closely related to salmon and char, the freshwater trout is a popular fish for both culinary and recreational purposes. That is, it’s regarded as having especially flavorful meat — and on a fishing line, it can put up a heck of a fight.

But the humble trout isn’t so simple as it may first appear. In fact, the name trout refers to any of a number of species of salmonids, each with their own distinct behaviors, ecosystems, appearances, and flavors. So when we talk about trout meat, there’s a lot of ground to cover.

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Pigeon Meat (Squab): Tasting, Cooking, and Buying

Brian Adee | May 5, 2022
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Prior to 1914, pigeon was a more common everyday meat than chicken, pork, or beef in North America. How did this onetime dinner table staple fall out of favor, and what does that mean for continuing to eat pigeon meat (aka squab meat) today?

The story is both sad and instructive. As railroads began to expand across America in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, settlers found what seemed to be an inexhaustible supply of Ectopistes migratorius, the carrier pigeon.

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Different Cultural Cuisines & Their Most Common Ingredients from Around The World

Price of Meat Staff | March 11, 2022
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Cultural cuisines are deeply influenced by the ingredients available in each area. Your local supermarket may stock tomatoes from California, avocados from the Mexican coast, and oranges from Florida or Spain. But even though these foods are all eaten in your local city, they will taste different because of the diverse regions where they were grown. The same goes for spices too-every cuisine & food culture has their own signature combination of dishes that are not found anywhere else!

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10+ Best Burger Seasoning Blends To Buy

Price of Meat Staff | February 3, 2022
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The best burger seasonings are those that not only enhance the flavor of your burgers but also give them a unique taste. Whether you’re a fan of spicy or sweet, there is a burger seasoning for you!

Now, a few notes about burger seasonings –

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Best Dehydrator for Jerky: 3+ Options for Every Use Case

Price of Meat Staff | May 5, 2022
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Do you love the taste of beef jerky but don’t have time (or money) to pick it up at the store? The best thing about making your own is that you can control what goes into it, plus there are many benefits over store-bought. Choosing the best dehydrator for jerky can open a whole new world.

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Best Wood for Smoking Brisket with a Great Flavor Profile

Price of Meat Staff | April 19, 2022
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Our team might be split between Memphis and Atlanta, but love beef brisket as much as any Texan. We love the role of brisket in food culture and how a truly good brisket takes time & effort to cook well.

The right wood can make all the difference when smoking a brisket at home – both brisket flat and brisket point, but which one do you use? Let’s explore some options that might work best for your needs!

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4+ Best Boning Knife Options for Meat Cutting at Home

Price of Meat Staff | May 3, 2022
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Do you cook meat at home? If so, then the best boning knife for your needs is a question worth asking. Of course, there are many things to consider when choosing a boning knife- the size of the blade and handle, the type of steel used in its construction, whether it’s a flexible boning knife, whether or not it has a finger guard- but there’s one thing that should always come first: budget.

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Reindeer / Caribou Meat: Tasting, Cooking & Buying

Brian Adee | April 15, 2022
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Rangifer tarandus: In North America and Canada, it’s known as caribou. But to the rest of the world, this arctic land mammal is better known as the reindeer.

And within this small category, you can find a surprising range of sizes — from the diminutive Svalbard reindeer to the massive boreal woodland caribou.

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Emu Meat: Tasting, Cooking & Buying

Brian Adee | April 15, 2022
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Native to Australia, the emu is the second largest living bird by height (only the ostrich stands taller). And just like the ostrich, emus have been targeted as a potential alternative protein source that’s fit for farming and ranching across much of the world.

In fact, the early 2000s saw a big push for Americans to start eating emu meat. And though it’s still not a commonplace sight at the dinner table, once you try emu meat you just might want to start making it a part of your weekly meals.

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Pheasant Meat: Tasting, Cooking & Buying

Brian Adee | May 5, 2022
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Millions of years ago, the ancestor to all of the domesticated and wild fowl we know today branched out into multiple species. Chickens are one branch of this tree, and pheasants are closely related. But where chickens have been bred for large-scale production, the humble pheasant hasn’t enjoyed the same popularity. Why?

That’s what we’re here to explore today. To do so, we’ll cover everything you need to know about pheasant meat: What it tastes like, how to cook it, and where to find pheasant to try in your own kitchen.

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Camel Meat: Tasting, Cooking & Buying

Brian Adee | April 15, 2022
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Conjure up an image of the desert in your mind, and you’ll see a few things: Sweltering sun. Dry, arid land covered in sand. But wherever you see people in that image, you’ll also see the desert’s most important domesticated animal — the camel.

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What Is Blade Steak? And How Is It Cooked?

Brian Adee | April 25, 2022
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One of the most tender cuts of meat from the chuck primal — the blade steak — is often overlooked because it requires some extra preparation. In fact, the full blade steak is often cut in two just to avoid its long center stripe of cartilage (aka gristle)!

But if you’re willing to do a little home butchering, the blade steak is an affordable and delicious cut.

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What Is Top Round Steak? What Is Top Round Steak Good For?

Brian Adee | May 3, 2022
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In butchery, the round of a cow refers to its back legs. And each of the cuts taken from here — top round, bottom round, and eye of round — is formed around a round femur bone.

Home to lean and inexpensive cuts, the entire round is a good source of weekday steaks that excel when marinated or cooked in liquids.

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What is Bottom Round Steak? And How Is It Cooked?

Brian Adee | May 3, 2022
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Each of the steak cuts in the round family — top round, bottom round, and eye of round — comes from the rear leg of the cow. As a result, they’re some of the leanest cuts of meat, and need to be prepared properly if you’re going to get the best taste and texture out of them (why you’ll likely see people using a serrated knife for slicing rather than a steak knife).

In this guide, we’ll give you the full rundown on bottom round steak, from how to cook it to nutrition facts, recipes, and tips for where to buy and how to store it.

By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll have a clear picture of everything you need to know to get the most out of this lean and affordable cut of meat.

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Essential Guide To Duck Cuts

Price of Meat Staff | January 20, 2022
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Duck meat is a popular, healthy alternative to red meat, and other common poultry like chicken and turkey. It’s also delicious and high in protein. In this blog post, you will get an overview of the different duck cuts of meat and how to cook them for maximum flavor and enjoyment.

Duck is a popular farmed & game bird that can be cooked in a variety of ways from pan frying or grilling to roasting or braising it with vegetables. Here are the primary duck cuts.

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3+ Best Jerky Slicer Options for Home Processing

Price of Meat Staff | May 5, 2022
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This guide will help narrow down the best jerky slicer for your home use that fits your needs.

Based on our own staff’s experience, in-depth research in premium trade subscriptions, and crunching publicly available user reviews, we’ve curated the thousands of options on the market for a few that fit each typical use.

Whether you are looking for a better way to slice tried and true cuts or are trying your own exotic jerky meat brand, the jerky slicer is must-have for pro level jerky.

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22+ Kinds of Exotic Jerky To Try Today

Price of Meat Staff | March 9, 2022
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Exotic jerky is a savory snack made from dried meat that has been seasoned to taste delicious. The word “jerky” comes from the Quechua word “charqui” which means “dried meat.” Jerky was originally made by Native Americans and early settlers out of beef or buffalo, but these days it can be made with any type of protein: chicken, lamb, pork, turkey etc. We’ve written about the best cuts of meat for jerky here.

Some people enjoy eating exotic jerky as an appetizer before dinner while others eat it as a post-workout snack to refuel their muscles. There are different types of exotic jerks for everyone! Here’s a few off the well-trodden path of your grocery store Slim Jim’s and Jack Link’s (though they may be a bit more expensive).

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What is Denver Steak? And How Is It Cooked?

Brian Adee | April 25, 2022
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There are a lot of classic cuts for steak — ribeyes, New York strips, and the like. But if you’re looking for an alternative that’s more affordable and quite versatile for use in other recipes, I’d suggest you take a closer look at the Denver steak.

In this guide, we’ll explore the history and name of the Denver steak before moving onto the best cooking methods for it, a bit about its nutritional value, recipes that make great use of Denver steak, and where to buy it (or similar cuts).

By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be fully in the know on why this affordable steak cut should become a staple in your kitchen.

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6+ Best Cutting Boards for Meat for Every Home Chef

Brian Adee | February 7, 2022
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Start with a quality chef’s knife and a durable cutting board, and you’re well on your way to a fully equipped kitchen. But did you know that, when it comes to preparing raw meat, there are cutting boards that you should never use?

In my decade of professional kitchen experience, I’ve had the opportunity to use every type of cutting board imaginable. And I’ve narrowed those choices down to three stellar options, and three runners up for special situations.

In this article, I’ll guide you through my decision making process for choosing a cutting board for meat. By the time you’re finished reading, you should have a clear idea of what makes each cutting board suited to your specific kitchen & food prep needs.

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4+ Best Meat Grinders for Home Use & More

Brian Adee | May 4, 2022
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Have you ever thought about the cost of ground beef and sausage while you’re at the grocery store? Pound for pound, there’s a big markup on ground meats compared to the whole cuts they’re taken from.

Or maybe you’ve been unimpressed by the quality of the ground meat and sausage you get from the store. How fresh are those meats, anyway? Unless you have a personal relationship with your butcher, you can never know.

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4+ Best Meat Thermometers For Every Home Chef

Brian Adee | May 11, 2022
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Have you ever marveled at a restaurant’s ability to nail the temperature of dozens of steaks, seemingly as if by magic? That’s not just because the chefs are experienced craftspeople — it’s also because they have the right tools for the job.

And when it comes to getting every one of your meats perfectly cooked (or at least not undercooked meat), there’s no better tool than the trusty meat thermometer.

I’ve been using these specially designed temp-taking tools for over a decade now, and swear by having one in every home kitchen.

They’re one of the easiest ways to take your cooking game to another level — and I’m happy to share my experience to help you find the right one for your skill level, budget, and general needs.

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Essential Guide To Cuts of Beef & Steak

Price of Meat Staff | May 17, 2022
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Even the most ardent meat lover can have a hard time wrapping their mind around all the cuts of beef & steak. Where do certain cuts come from? What are the best cooking methods for each cut of meat?

And what about all those confusing steak names, like New York Strip or Flat Iron – or “Tomahawk“? To help reduce confusion and stress, we have put this guide together to explain everything you need to know for how to best enjoy beef.

Every cut of beef and steak is defined by where it comes from on the cow. Depending on which butcher you consult, there are 7 to 9 areas where beef cuts are taken from.

A couple are small and similar, and get combined or separated out (ie, sirloin and brisket). Here’s the essential guide to every cut with links to specific posts on each cut, where you can learn about them in depth.

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How To Cook Kielbasa Well

Price of Meat Contributor | March 16, 2022
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Sausage is a rustic comfort food that stands as a tribute to our ancestor’s dedication to preserving their natural resources and ability to coax complex flavors out of simple ingredients. 

Perhaps no sausage better showcases those abilities better than the Polish kielbasa. 

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20+ Easy Side Dishes for Ribs

Price of Meat Contributor | February 10, 2022
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Our list of easy sides for ribs can help you get a meal on the table with minimal stress. These sides for ribs will also keep boredom at bay without a ridiculous amount of prep or a lengthy list of ingredients. Read on for our cookout-worthy recommendations and find your new favorite side dish! Think about what type of rib you are going to buy and what flavor rib rub you are using – and pair away!

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