New York City, USA

NYC is known for having numerous and highly rated steak houses around the world, serving up some of the best and highest quality New York Steaks the state has to offer. There are many places to choose from ranging from typical to fine dining. If you’re looking for a really fine dining experience and a high quality steak, NYC is the place to be.

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Argentina

If you’re looking for more budget friendly and delicious steaks, Argentina is known for having some of the best grilled meat, that pair beautifully with the country’s delectable assortment of wine. Argentina is one of the leading beef exports, having numerous breeds of cattle, that make the steak experience truly a unique one for fans of meat.

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Brazil

Brazil is one of the biggest exporters of meat in the world, and its no surprise that some of their cousine is the finest for all meat lovers. This place is a mist visit for fans of steaks, as well as other delectable meat based stews.

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What It Is

The base of a cachopo is meat, meat, and a little bit more meat. In traditional versions of the dish, ham is placed between two thin veal fillets along with a mild, white cheese that is usually sourced from the region. The ham used in the dish can either be regular ham or any one of the number of Spanish-cured hams, such as Iberico or Serrano.

A True Delicacy

The dish is then rolled in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until cooked, resulting in a cheesy, gooey, concoction that will leave you in amazement.

Traditionally served with fried potatoes, you will often find cachopos topped with peppers, mushrooms, or onions to give a little bit of extra flavor to this deep-fried delight. They might not be the healthiest dish on Earth, but this Asturian classic sure is good. Be sure to try it if you get the chance!

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Local Farmers Market

The coronavirus isn’t stopping most cities from having farmers markets this summer (but with social distancing protocols). You’ll be able to choose between locally grown, grass-fed meat, organic produce, and baked goods.

CSAs and Farms

With a monthly or annual membership, you can be part of a CSA, community-supported agriculture, and you’ll have access to produce from your local farms or groups of farms like meat, produce, eggs, and dairy. Many farms also have small markets where you can buy a portion or a full animal.

Wholesalers and To-The-Trade Companies

With restaurants and foodservice businesses closed, food suppliers started selling to people at home. Although many items are only available in large quantities, you can always break them down and freeze them into smaller portions.

Online Options

Now’s the time to try meat delivery services as there are tons of options that focus solely on meat and seafood like Butcher Box, Omaha Steaks, Heritage Food, and Farmer’s Cart.

The post Unexpected Places to Buy Meat Besides Your Grocery Store appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Brisket is a beef cut that comes from the cow’s breast. It’s tough and inexpensive, but it can be cooked to become tender and delicious. Brisket is a large piece of meat that can weight up to eight pounds.

The best cooking method for brisket includes low heat and long cooking time. Braising, smoking, and brining are some great options for preparing brisket. Depending on the cooking method, it can take from three to 12 hours to be ready.

The taste of brisket depends on the cooking method. Brined or smoked brisket will have specific flavors very different from braised brisket. Try a few options to see which one you like the most.

Are you going to try cooking your own brisket? Even though it may sound a bit intimidating, the result is definitely worth the effort!

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Simply add a tablespoon of vinegar to the bag of frozen meat and let it thaw and marinade simultaneously. As it thaws, it will get tender from the vinegar’s acidity and it will get a mild vinegar flavor. After the meat is thawed, simply remove it from the bag and cook it as you planned.

This tip works great for steaks, chicken, or any other type of meat. After you try it once, we’re sure you’ll continue doing it all the time!

The post Use This One Ingredient to Improve the Flavor of Defrosted Meat appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

For the Mongolian beef recipe you need 1 1/4 pound flank steak, 5 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 6 dried chilli peppers, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced white onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup diced red bell pepper.

Instructions:

Begin by cutting the flank steak in small cubes. Mix the baking soda, salt, steak, pepper, water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Leave the steak in the mixture for 10 minutes. In another bowl mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Cook the beef in a pan together with 2 tablespoons oil.

Cook it for 3 minutes and add the garlic, chili, ginger and continue cooking for half a minute. Include the bell peppers and onions, continue stir-frying for 2 more minutes. Add the sauce and leave it on for half a minute. You can now try the Mongolian beef, season it with salt and pepper. Top it off with green onions.

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Cut of Beef

Different recipes will say to use different cuts of beef, but try to go for rump roast or topside of beef. These are both from the round section of the cow, and deliver the best results in the oven.

Twine

Make sure to tie the beef with kitchen twine every 3 inches. This is important not only to make sure the roast looks aesthetically the same throughout but to cook it evenly as well.

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Roasting

When you roast the beef, you don’t need to do much to it. The only thing you should check is to see if it’s looking dry. In that case, use the juices from the beef to baste it, or to put it back onto the beef so it stays moist.

The post Learn To Make Roast Beef With These Easy Tips! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

This simple gravy recipe will bring that otherwise tragic meal back to life.

Food Cupboard Staples Is All It Takes

A few simple ingredients are all you need:

5 tablespoons butter

Cracked black pepper

4 tablespoons flour

1 quart stock-in-a-box, turkey or chicken

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 to 2 cups pan drippings

Good Gravy – That’s Easy!

Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat, whisk in your pepper before adding the flour. Allow that to simmer for a couple of minutes before adding the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Increase the heat slightly to thicken the gravy, stirring gently as you go. When you’ve reached the ideal thick consistency, remove from the heat, cover and save for later.

When ready to serve, heat your gravy in a pan with the turkey, beef, lamb, pork or duck drippings to create a mouth-watering accompaniment to your meal.

Be it a meal champion or meal savior– savour every bite.

The post No-Fail Gravy Recipe That Granny Would Be Proud Of appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

New York City, USA

NYC is known for having numerous and highly rated steak houses around the world, serving up some of the best and highest quality New York Steaks the state has to offer. There are many places to choose from ranging from typical to fine dining. If you’re looking for a really fine dining experience and a high quality steak, NYC is the place to be.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by New York Steakhouse, BKK (@nysteakhouse_jwbkk)

Argentina

If you’re looking for more budget friendly and delicious steaks, Argentina is known for having some of the best grilled meat, that pair beautifully with the country’s delectable assortment of wine. Argentina is one of the leading beef exports, having numerous breeds of cattle, that make the steak experience truly a unique one for fans of meat.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Argentina Steakhouse (@argentina.steakhouse.ch)

Brazil

Brazil is one of the biggest exporters of meat in the world, and its no surprise that some of their cousine is the finest for all meat lovers. This place is a mist visit for fans of steaks, as well as other delectable meat based stews.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sukh (@eatingforthe_sukh_of_it)

The post Where To Eat The Best Steaks In The World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

What It Is

The base of a cachopo is meat, meat, and a little bit more meat. In traditional versions of the dish, ham is placed between two thin veal fillets along with a mild, white cheese that is usually sourced from the region. The ham used in the dish can either be regular ham or any one of the number of Spanish-cured hams, such as Iberico or Serrano.

A True Delicacy

The dish is then rolled in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until cooked, resulting in a cheesy, gooey, concoction that will leave you in amazement.

Traditionally served with fried potatoes, you will often find cachopos topped with peppers, mushrooms, or onions to give a little bit of extra flavor to this deep-fried delight. They might not be the healthiest dish on Earth, but this Asturian classic sure is good. Be sure to try it if you get the chance!

The post Cachopo: A Meat Lover’s Dream From Spain appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Local Farmers Market

The coronavirus isn’t stopping most cities from having farmers markets this summer (but with social distancing protocols). You’ll be able to choose between locally grown, grass-fed meat, organic produce, and baked goods.

CSAs and Farms

With a monthly or annual membership, you can be part of a CSA, community-supported agriculture, and you’ll have access to produce from your local farms or groups of farms like meat, produce, eggs, and dairy. Many farms also have small markets where you can buy a portion or a full animal.

Wholesalers and To-The-Trade Companies

With restaurants and foodservice businesses closed, food suppliers started selling to people at home. Although many items are only available in large quantities, you can always break them down and freeze them into smaller portions.

Online Options

Now’s the time to try meat delivery services as there are tons of options that focus solely on meat and seafood like Butcher Box, Omaha Steaks, Heritage Food, and Farmer’s Cart.

The post Unexpected Places to Buy Meat Besides Your Grocery Store appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Brisket is a beef cut that comes from the cow’s breast. It’s tough and inexpensive, but it can be cooked to become tender and delicious. Brisket is a large piece of meat that can weight up to eight pounds.

The best cooking method for brisket includes low heat and long cooking time. Braising, smoking, and brining are some great options for preparing brisket. Depending on the cooking method, it can take from three to 12 hours to be ready.

The taste of brisket depends on the cooking method. Brined or smoked brisket will have specific flavors very different from braised brisket. Try a few options to see which one you like the most.

Are you going to try cooking your own brisket? Even though it may sound a bit intimidating, the result is definitely worth the effort!

The post What is Beef Brisket? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Simply add a tablespoon of vinegar to the bag of frozen meat and let it thaw and marinade simultaneously. As it thaws, it will get tender from the vinegar’s acidity and it will get a mild vinegar flavor. After the meat is thawed, simply remove it from the bag and cook it as you planned.

This tip works great for steaks, chicken, or any other type of meat. After you try it once, we’re sure you’ll continue doing it all the time!

The post Use This One Ingredient to Improve the Flavor of Defrosted Meat appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

For the Mongolian beef recipe you need 1 1/4 pound flank steak, 5 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 6 dried chilli peppers, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced white onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup diced red bell pepper.

Instructions:

Begin by cutting the flank steak in small cubes. Mix the baking soda, salt, steak, pepper, water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Leave the steak in the mixture for 10 minutes. In another bowl mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Cook the beef in a pan together with 2 tablespoons oil.

Cook it for 3 minutes and add the garlic, chili, ginger and continue cooking for half a minute. Include the bell peppers and onions, continue stir-frying for 2 more minutes. Add the sauce and leave it on for half a minute. You can now try the Mongolian beef, season it with salt and pepper. Top it off with green onions.

The post You Can Now Prepare Mongolian Beef With This Easy Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Cut of Beef

Different recipes will say to use different cuts of beef, but try to go for rump roast or topside of beef. These are both from the round section of the cow, and deliver the best results in the oven.

Twine

Make sure to tie the beef with kitchen twine every 3 inches. This is important not only to make sure the roast looks aesthetically the same throughout but to cook it evenly as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN_gbHADKaw/?tagged=kitchentwine

Roasting

When you roast the beef, you don’t need to do much to it. The only thing you should check is to see if it’s looking dry. In that case, use the juices from the beef to baste it, or to put it back onto the beef so it stays moist.

The post Learn To Make Roast Beef With These Easy Tips! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

This simple gravy recipe will bring that otherwise tragic meal back to life.

Food Cupboard Staples Is All It Takes

A few simple ingredients are all you need:

5 tablespoons butter

Cracked black pepper

4 tablespoons flour

1 quart stock-in-a-box, turkey or chicken

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 to 2 cups pan drippings

Good Gravy – That’s Easy!

Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat, whisk in your pepper before adding the flour. Allow that to simmer for a couple of minutes before adding the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Increase the heat slightly to thicken the gravy, stirring gently as you go. When you’ve reached the ideal thick consistency, remove from the heat, cover and save for later.

When ready to serve, heat your gravy in a pan with the turkey, beef, lamb, pork or duck drippings to create a mouth-watering accompaniment to your meal.

Be it a meal champion or meal savior– savour every bite.

The post No-Fail Gravy Recipe That Granny Would Be Proud Of appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.