The tri-tip is a triangular shaped cut from the bottom sirloin. It is surrounded by the remainder of the sirloin and the round and flank primal. It’s boneless, fairly tender and has become popular for its rich, beefy flavor. Often, a tri-tip is known as the triangle roast. Tri-tip meat…...

If you’ve never prepared a prime rib roast before, you might be intimidated to cook your first one this holiday season. But you shouldn’t be! Perhaps you have cooked prime rib before but you’re ready for some new ideas for the rub. Either way, keep reading and you’ll find this timeless Christmas…...

When you purchase beef, do you know what grade it is? The USDA has three grades of beef, and it really makes a difference what grade you are eating in terms of quality, taste, and recommended cooking preparation. Here is an explanation of the grades, along with why you should…...

For your next event, consider serving your guests a whole pig roast. It is quite the sight to see a whole pig roasting over a pit. In addition to having a delicious meal, you also want to be certain you prepare the feast in a safe manner. If this is…...

When it comes to purchasing meat, you have two major options—your local Rochester butcher, or a nearby supermarket. Although many people think that the supermarket meat is cheaper, there are a number of different reasons why a butcher might be the better choice. Here are a few of the top…...

Take dinner up a notch this holiday season by selecting a turkey based on freshness and taste. Here are a few things you will need to know before deciding whether or not to buy a fresh or frozen bird. It’s the ageless question! Fresh vs. frozen First things first! There…...

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition where families gather for a seven-course meal of fish and other seafood in place of meat. Christmas Eve is a day of fasting and an abundance of seafood reflects the tradition of abstaining from eating meat and animal fat…...

You’re already familiar with T-bone steaks and pork ribs—but there’s a whole world of meat cuts out there, and some of the less commonly known cuts are the most flavorful. Here are a few lesser-known cuts of meat you should be cooking. 1. Petit Tender Teres Major This fancy-sounding name…...