Introduction: Cooking enthusiasts and professional chefs often employ various techniques to enhance the flavor and tenderness of meat. Among these methods, dry brining and dry aging stand out as popular choices. While they both aim to improve the quality of meat, they involve distinct processes with unique outcomes. In this blog post, we will delve […]
Category: Recipes
Pork Loin Steaks with Sunshine Sauce
Chef Ali was doing one of her famous refrigerator cleanouts and found some carrots and orange marmalade. These ingredients are perfect for a sauce for pork chops and this is what she came up with! Ingredients Directions This meal is complete but if you choose you can serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or even […]
Discover the Flavorful World of Pork Chops: Bone-In, Porterhouse, Tenderloin, and Baby Tenderloin
Introduction:Pork chops have long been a beloved staple in kitchens around the world, providing a delightful combination of succulent meat and satisfying flavors. While many variations exist, today, we’ll be exploring the distinct qualities of bone-in pork chops, porterhouse cuts, tenderloins, and the smaller yet equally delicious baby tenderloins. Whether you’re a seasoned culinary enthusiast […]
The Art of Dry Brining: Elevating Steak to New Heights
Introduction: When it comes to savoring a perfectly cooked steak, every culinary enthusiast knows that the quality of the meat and the cooking technique play significant roles. However, there is a secret step that can take your steak to new heights of flavor and tenderness: dry brining. Dry brining involves salting the steak and letting […]
Discovering the Hidden Gem: Chuck Eye Steaks – A Taste Resembling Ribeye
Introduction For many steak enthusiasts, the ribeye is considered the holy grail of beef cuts due to its rich marbling, tender texture, and exquisite flavor. However, there is a lesser-known cut that’s been making waves in the culinary world – the chuck eye steak. Surprisingly, this humble cut boasts flavors that remarkably resemble the celebrated […]
The Golden Indicator: Why Yellow Fat is a Sign of a Perfect Steak
Introduction: When it comes to selecting a mouthwatering steak, most people focus on factors such as marbling, tenderness, and juiciness. However, there’s another key characteristic that often goes unnoticed but can be a telling sign of a truly exceptional steak – yellow fat. The presence of vibrant yellow fat in a steak indicates an abundance […]
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Cooking Asian flavors at home can be intimidating, but the recipe certainly isn’t. The best part is it is cooked entirely on the Blackstone Griddle, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s a hearty meal and can easily be doubled (or tripled) to feed a big crew. The only limit is the size of your griddle! […]
Petit Tender Steaks
Chef Ali has recently been experimenting with Petit Tender steaks. The Petit Tender is a small, lean cut from the chuck primal or the shoulder of the cow. It’s not as tender as a Filet Mignon, but it can still be delicious and much less expensive when cooked low and slow! Before you cook the […]
Cooking for the Week
With the later summer daylight, we would prefer not to come home and cook a full meal. Take one from Chef Ali’s Playbook, and cook for the week! Teriyaki Flank Steak For the Teriyaki Steak, we marinated it with Teriyaki Sauce overnight in the fridge. Barbecue Hanger Steak For Hanger Steak, we cut it in […]
Beef Shank with Spring Veggies and Polenta Cakes
It’s Springtime, but it’s also been a bit cold and rainy, so we were craving something to warm us up. Beef Shank to the rescue!