From the Butcher(s)

butcher blog, dinner ideas, fresh seafood, seafood recipe ideas, wild caught seafood - March 8, 2014

A Tale of the Sea(food)

It was not long after this particular moment, when Luciano had been pacified and Antonio was digging in to his wild-caught filet of sole (seasoned with a tomato garlic spread and topped with crumbled up graham crackers because I’m the best dad in the world), that I realized I myself had not yet eaten. Such is life, eh?

Porterhouse Pork Chops vs. Chicago Cut

Pork Porterhouses consist of both the pork tenderloin and pork strip steak. Very tender but also lean. come from the hind of the pig. Located on the center cut pork loin next to leg. When filet part is bigger, strip has a larger seam to cut out before ready to sell. When filet part is smaller, strip is more marbled. Chicago Style Rib Chops are the bone in ribeye of pork. Cowboy cut rib steaks are beef equivalent. Highly marbled with robust flavor. Located on the front side of the pork loin next to shoulder. Closer to...

A Butcher's Guide to Ribs

The story: Ribs aren't just for bbq'ing. They can also make your spaghetti sauce (or Sunday Gravy) more flavorful, be your favorite fall off the bone meat out of the smoker, finished with asian soy sauce in the skillet, or even pulled apart with your favorite beer in your slow cooker. Of course... they do make great BBQ! Here's a little more info on the the different cut of ribs from a butcher's perspective. Remember: Get the membrane off if you want fall off the bone ribs, and for an extra crunch, leave it on. Enjoy the recipes and don't...

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fall cooking, fall recipes, new fall recipes - September 18, 2012

Fall Cooking Tips

The mornings are getting colder, football has arrived and I can't stop thinking about my favorite fall foods. From ham sliced right off the bone to pulled chicken sliders, I'm basically in food heaven. We've added to our ever expanding Deli and Catering Section of the store with new Pepperoni Rolls, Italian Deli Rolls, Smoked Ham and Potato Soup to our classics like Uncle Joe's Wedding Soup, Double Cheesy Lasagne, Stuffed Shells and our Sausage, Peppers and Onions. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm stopping giving out some of my favorite family recipes. Here are some roasts to keep in...

Taking Advantage of Turkey

Everyone knows that turkey is good for you, so stop taking turkey for granted. We tend to only eat turkey during holiday meals and most people have the misconception that cooking turkey is a long and complex meal to make and prepare. Remember that you do NOT have to buy the whole turkey if you go to the right butcher shop. You can buy just the turkey breast, wings, legs, or even cutlets at a good price and without the hassle of preparing a long meal. Stop buying the frozen, junky turkeys that your grocery store only offers at...