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Beef brisket is a cut of meat from the cow's breast or lower chest. Cow's breast have layers of fat and muscle, with the fat usually on top. When that meat is trimmed down to just the large muscles of the chest, you have a beef brisket. It comes from the tough section of the cow, and it takes a long time to cook - up to 16 hours! When cooking beef brisket, use indirect heat for at least 12 hours so there's plenty of time for the meat's natural juices to create an amazingly flavorful gravy-like sauce in which...

There are multiple grades of beef Americans should know about before buying. The United States Department of Agriculture, known as the USDA, inspects and grades meats based on nationally uniform Federal standards of excellence. These standards are applied by USDA graders, who then are monitored by supervisors who travel throughout the United States to make sure that all graders are applying the standards in a uniform manner. A cut of meat with USDA approval must meet the same grade criteria no matter where or when you buy it. Each USDA beef grade is a measure of quality. There are eight...

Grilling in the backyard with friends and family is good anytime of the year. With so many options available to grill, which meat and seafood should you be cooking this weekend? You can't go wrong with steak or pork chops to get that much needed protein. Both of these meats were practically made for grilling, and relatively easy on the budget. A fun option to try with your loved ones is this Sirloin Sampler Package. It’s a great way to experiment on the grill, all while trying different delicious steaks. Another option on the grill is cooking up some seafood. Although...

Considered one of the staples of our American menu, the burger starts with the selection of your ground beef, but follow a few suggestions below for an awesome burger every time. The recipe for the perfect burger includes: Choose Wisely - Selection of your fresh ground beef that has 20% fat or more for a tasty and juicier burger. Great burgers are all about beef though stay away from extra-lean ground beef since it will cook up dry and tough. You can try American Wagyu Beef that has the perfect blend of famous Wagyu buttery marbling and the robust beef flavor...