If your ground beef smells like eggs, it’s time to discard it. It’s a sign that the meat is starting to go bad. Don’t risk food poisoning – get rid of that beef. Remember the golden rule of food safety when it comes to sketchy meat – when in doubt, throw it out! Ground beef […]
Some people think that when it comes to draining ground beef, you just need to put it in a sieve over the sink and wash it down with water. You need to stop this. First, grease from ground beef is not water-soluble. This is a good way to block your kitchen pipe. One more thing: be […]
Yes, beef broth can go bad in three to four days if refrigerated and a couple of months if frozen. As a trained chef, I have to stay on top of food safety regardless of whether I am using homemade or store bought ingredients. So, I can answer your questions regarding beef broth. In this […]
The leanest cuts of steak are eye of round, bottom round, top round, top sirloin, and sirloin tip side steak. As a professional chef, I got to see firsthand how important health became in the restaurant industry. Due to this, I had to study up on the healthiest and unhealthiest cuts of red meat, allowing […]
You should serve each person about half a pound of cooked meat. Due to this shrinkage this means that you should buy about three-fourth of a pound of corned beef. As a professional chef, I have had to learn about proper serving sizes when working at a restaurant. I can help you figure out just […]
Curious about what to serve with beef tenderloin? From various potato dishes to onion tarts, the options are numerous! As a professional chef, I have done a lot of research into finding side dishes for main courses, beef tenderloin included. So, I can offer you a long list of options here. In this post, you […]
Japanese wagyu beef is so expensive primarily because of the costs associated with raising wagyu cows. High grade wagyu is also imported, which makes the beef rare compared to domestic breeds, making it pricier than usual. I’ve worked long enough as a chef to notice that wagyu steaks to go from being a costly delicacy […]
The older the grapes, the sweeter the wine: I always thought this old saying would only apply to wine-making. This means a little aging never hurts. This is true in the culinary world and for culinary treats like cheese, wine, and meat. When processed appropriately, age enhances the flavor of food. Fast-forward to beef. What […]
Raw steak can sit for up to two hours at room temperature unless the temperature is above 90°F – then, it can only be left out for an hour. As a professional chef, I have been well-coached in food safety. If you want to know how long your meat is good for, I’m the person […]
For $250 – $300, you should be able to take home a pound of Wagyu. Yes, this is a lot of cash and yes, that is a small amount of meat, but a Wagyu steak is the apex of culinary goodness and meat production. If that’s too much of a dent in your wallet, you […]