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What does bad meat smell like?

September 19, 2021 1 Comment

What does bad meat smell like Square

Beef that's gone bad has a sour smell. Sometimes with an aroma like milk that has gone off. Eating meat that has gone off, or is slimy, can cause food poisoning. How can you tell if steak has gone bad? Smell is the first indicator followed by color. First thing: Fresh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preparation, Quality meat

Dexter Beef – The Right Choice

August 2, 2020 1 Comment

Small herd of Dexter cattle on a pasture.

Let’s talk about Dexter & Sandy. No, not the sequel to Grease, or another American sitcom, but two free-range breeds that have piqued my interest. I recently visited two free-range farms to get an insight into non-industrial meat sources and learn about high-quality meat. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Online Butchers, Quality meat

Why is Meat Expensive, or is it?

August 13, 2019 5 Comments

Why is meat expensive?

I have been asked many times over the years, by customers, chefs and farmers, why is meat so expensive? Well, how expensive is the meat on your plate? Let’s take a look at what is involved, but first, let me ask a question: If I buy 10 live cattle from a farmer or at a market, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preparation, Quality meat Tagged With: cost of meat

What is Offal?

August 19, 2018 1 Comment

Offal meats - Organ Meats - sweetbreads, liver, tongue, and more

The term offal refers to the organ meats of animals: Heart, liver, tongue, kidney, sweetbreads etc. These organs are nutritious, inexpensive and most of all delicious. Here's an overview explaining what is offal and I've added some offal recipes to help you get the best from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preparation, Quality meat Tagged With: Liver, offal, organ meats, Sweetbreads

The Perfect Steak – How to choose it and cook it

December 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

Choose and Cook the perfect steak

What is the perfect steak? There is no such thing as the perfect steak. Your perfect steak won’t be the same as ours, so we need to establish what you are looking for in a steak. If money is not an issue, there are many expensive steaks available, depending on the breed, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cuts, Quality meat Tagged With: choosing steak, cooking beef steak, perfect steak, Steak

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I'm Dave Lang. A meat expert and butcher with over 40 years experience in meat preparation and butchery training. I'm also a blogger. I'm here to help people learn more about quality meat and how to cut it efficiently and profitably.


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