Best products from r/meat
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1. The Art of Beef Cutting: A Meat Professional's Guide to Butchering and Merchandising
- HACKETT
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2. The Butcher's Guide to Well-Raised Meat: How to Buy, Cut, and Cook Great Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, and More
- Family & Relationships
- Marriage
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3. Jaccard 200348 48-Blade Meat Tenderizer, Original Super 3 Meat Tenderizer, 1.50 x 4.00 x 5.75 Inches, White
- Original Hand Held Meat Tenderizer: Reduces cooking time by up to 40% and provides pathway for marinades to be absorbed deeper into the meat and increasing absorption by up to 600%. It is ideal for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts.
- Commercial Meat Tenderizer: The meat tenderizer has double sided razor-sharp stainless-steel knives that effortlessly cut through the connective tissue in meat that can cause it to be tough.
- Steak Tenderizer, Meat Tenderizer: Achieve better cooking results from less expensive cuts of meat with the original multi-blade hand-held meat tenderizer.
- 48 Blade Meat Tenderizer: Enhances any type of meat, including but not limited to beef, pork, veal, chicken, venison and fowl; Incredible results on boneless chicken breasts including even cooking, retention of meats natural juices and flavors.
- Achieve better cooking results from less expensive cuts of meat with the multi-blade hand-held meat tenderizer
- Helps reduce cooking time by up to 40 percent; helps meats cook more evenly by reducing shrinkage
- Razor sharp knife blades cut through connective tissues that make meat tough
- Tiny heat channels are created without changing shape or appearance of meat, resulting in faster penetration of marinades
- Made of white ABS plastic, the tool measures 5-5/8 by 4-1/8 inches
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4. Habor 022 Meat Thermometer, Instant Read Thermometer Digital Cooking Thermometer, Candy Thermometer with Super Long Probe for Kitchen BBQ Grill Smoker Meat Oil Milk Yogurt Temperature
INSTANT READ & ACCURATE: 4-6 seconds ultra fast response time with accuracy of ±1℃, takes out the guesswork and eliminate overdone or undercooked food, ensuring you get the best flavour.SUPER LONG PROBE: No more Hands' Burning, This 4. 7"(Probe) digital meat thermometer can detect the core temp o...
5. LEM Products 5 Pound Stainless Steel Vertical Sausage Stuffer
- Stainless steel base; Two clamps to conveniently secure during use
- All metal gears
- Cylinder designed to be removed for filling and cleaning
- Plastic piston has handy air-release valve
- Three stuffing tubes: 1/2", 3/4" and 1"; Each with a 1 9/16" base
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6. Great Credentials Heavy-Duty Cooling Rack, Cooling Racks, Wire Pan Grade, Commercial Grade, Oven-Safe, Chrome (8 x 10 Inch)
- Used inside a sheet pan to allow excess juices to drip or allow the bottom of food to crisp up.
- Excellent for use as a cooling rack on a cookie sheet pan
- Great for Baking and Decorating
- Fits a Standard Quarter Sheet Pan
- May be washed in the dishwasher
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7. Cook's Illustrated Meat Book: The Game-Changing Guide That Teaches You How to Cook Meat and Poultry with 425 Bulletproof Recipes
- Cook s Illustrated
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9. Victorinox - 47602 Swiss Army Cutlery Fibrox Pro Curved Boning Knife, Flexible Blade, 6-Inch
- VERSATILE DE-BONING TOOL. Trim or remove meat from the bone with ease. This knife's pointed tip easily pierces meat while the curved-edge allows for smooth, clean cuts close to and around the bone.
- IDEAL FOR DELICATE CUTS. Delicate poultry and fish can be difficult to debone with accuracy. The curved yet flexible blade allows for a better working angle when cutting fish or thin cuts of meat that are more intricate to bone and easily pierced.
- EASY HANDLING. This knife features an ergonomic Fibrox Pro handle for a non-slip grip -- even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling and comfort.
- KNIFE DIMENSIONS. Stainless steel blade -- 6" in length. Meets the strict National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards for public health protection.
- TRUSTED SWISS QUALITY. Expertly crafted in Switzerland in 1884, Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship. Making a lifetime commitment has never been so easy.
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11. Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way
- New
- Mint Condition
- Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
- Guaranteed packaging
- No quibbles returns
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12. The Complete Meat Cookbook
- World's most versatile external drive - optional GoFlex Desk desktop FireWire 800/USB 2.0 adapter
- Use on a PC and Mac computer interchangeably without reformatting
- Easy-to-use pre-loaded backup software with encryption
- USB 3.0 plug-and-play
- Includes GoFlex Desk USB 3.0 adapter with capacity gauge display
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13. The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
- Nourishing blend of Witch Hazel, MSM, Vitamin C, Aloe, Neroli, and Glycolic Acid balances and restores appearance of skin
- Alcohol-free spray hydrates, shrinks appearance of pores, and balances pH without drying
- Perfectly preps skin and increases the absorption of serums and moisturizers
- Premium quality ingredients; no sulfates, parabens, dyes or fragrances; vegan & cruelty-free
- Manufacturer's Guarantee: 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked, and no returns necessary
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14. Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch
- An all-purpose chef’s knife provides ultimate control to mince your way through any culinary challenge.
- Contemporary, textured handle with a non-slip grip -- even when wet. The handle is ergonomically designed to help minimize tension at the wrist and provides a much more comfortable grip.
- Hygienic, dishwasher safe, slip-resistant and NSF approved. These exceptional knives are weighted and balanced for easy handling.
- Multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing with razor sharp, laser-tested, tapered knife edge is ground to form an exacting angle, to hold a sharp edge longer and ensure maximum cutting performance and durability
- Ergonomically designed, non-slip Fibrox Pro handle provides a sure grip and easy handling even when wet, making each knife safer and more efficient
- “Highly Recommended” for over 20 years by a leading gourmet consumer magazine that features unbiased ratings and reviews of cookware and kitchen equipment
- Expertly crafted in Switzerland since 1884; designed for professionals who use knives all day, every day; lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
- Swiss item #: 5.2063.20 is imprinted on the blade. This is the same exact knife as 40520, 47520, 45520, and 47520.US2. The only difference is how the knife is packaged.
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15. Mercer Culinary Millennia Granton Edge Slicer, 14-Inch, Black
- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is crafted with one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel for easy edge maintenance and long-lasting sharpness
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: Built to last ergonomic handle with textured finger points offers a non-slip grip with added comfort, durability, and safety
- BEST USE: The perfect knife for cutting even, thin slices. Ideal for slicing ham, pork loin, turkey breast, or prime rib
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your Mercer knife, carefully wash by hand after each use with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY MILLENNIA SERIES: Innovative features and unparalleled performance to meet the demands of today's professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts
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16. Victorinox Swiss Army Cutlery Fibrox Pro Curved Cimeter Knife, Granton Edge, 10-Inch
LARGE & SMALL BUTCHER TASKS. An excellent choice for butcher work, this cimeter knife was made to break down or slice large pieces of meat. Crafted with high carbon stainless steel, this knife is conical ground and ice tempered for long-lasting sharpness.GRANTON EDGE. Made with a Granton edge, this ...
18. Victorinox Swiss Army Cutlery Fibrox Pro Curved Cimeter Knife, 14-Inch
LARGE & SMALL BUTCHER TASKS. An excellent choice for butcher work, this cimeter knife was made to break down or slice large pieces of meat. Crafted with high carbon stainless steel, this knife is conical ground and ice tempered for long-lasting sharpness.CURVED EDGE. Made with a curved edge, this kn...
19. KitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment
- Powered by your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Fits all Household KitchenAid Stand Mixers. (Grinder not included)
- Fine Plate to grind meats and dried breads.
- Coarse Plate to grind firm fruits, vegetables and cheeses.
- Grinder attachment greatly expands a stand mixer's flexiblity
- Ideal for grinding meats, grating cheese, making bread crumbs and combining dips, salsas, spreads
- Includes fine and coarse grinding plates, tips, and recipes
- Most parts dishwasher safe for easy clean-up
- Grinder can be used with any KitchenAid stand mixer
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You can purchase a kit from UmaiDry that has both the Vacuum sealer and the bags, this is what I used to get started:
https://umaidry.com/collections/all/products/dry-aged-steak-bags-kit
As for the meat I usually go to Costco. I usually get a Prime ribeye that is between 16 and 18lbs and they usually price it at $10/lb. I prefer using prime because of the marbling, but you can also purchase choice for about $5/lb and the end result will be about as tender as a prime steak.
Any cooling rack will do, here is the style that I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DTBMPEK/ref=psdc_289721_t3_B07D7ZV1H2
The goal is to allow air to circulate around the beef to speed up the drying process.
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Welp, before I finished reading your post I was going to suggest The Food Lab--it really is a great book for understanding why something should be cooked in a certain way, and not just how. I have a copy, so if you had questions I supposed I'd be happy to answer to the best of my ability.
Aside from that, Cook's Illustrated's The Meat Book would be my other recommendation. Cooks Illustrated also does a fantastic job of explaining why recipes work, so you can adapt them or apply the techniques you've learned to different dishes.
Lastly:
>please be gentle
That's Rule #1.
Hi op, this was one of Anthony Bourdain's favourite cookbooks by one of his favourite cooks-if you've not read it I'd suggest that it's right up your alley.
Nose to Tail Eating: A Kind of British Cooking https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0747572577/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_k0.xCbC4CVBKA
I love his 'trotter gear' It's a rich & flavourful stock-type substance, highly versatile & hugely delicious.
http://wellhungfood.com/home/recipes/trotter-gear-recipe/
The Meat Buyers Guide is a good resource.
I also enjoyed The Butcher's Guide as a general introduction to the business.
I recently attended a workshop by master butcher Kari Underly and her book looks pretty awesome although I don't own a copy.
Not exactly butcher books, but I really love Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Seven Fires by Francis Mallmann. Those two books literally changed my life by inspiring me to re-evaluate what I wanted to achieve as a professional cook.
A book I recently picked up, The Art of Beef Cutting would probably be really helpful for you. I've got a new apprentice I'm training so I got it mostly for him. Lot's of information and some great diagrams. Highly suggested for someone wanting to learn more.
If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend Kenji's The Food Lab book. It's changing my life for the better.
Not OP, but from the picture it looks like this one: Victorinox Fibrox. They're not high-end, but are good, cheap knives, with a rubberized grip that makes them not slippery.
Nice work! What cure and wood do you use?
I make one belly a month as well. I use Ruhlmans bacon cure but half the salt, apple and hickory.
I also use this knife slicing knife it’s way better than any cheap slicer. Unless you’re getting a Hobart commercial slicer it’s just gonna be a nightmare.
It`s actually called a (s)cimitar. I have a 10' scimitar from Messermeister that has better feel in hand for me due to the slightly exaggerated finger guard. If you are thinking of a breaking blade, you probably would think more about a butcher knife.
If you truly are interested in doing charcuterie right you need to do the butchering yourself. American butchers use bandsaws. Italian traditional butchers use a knife and gravity (Seam Butchery).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVJXIF8SiJI
http://www.amazon.com/Salumi-Craft-Italian-Dry-Curing/dp/0393068595/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394151271&sr=1-1&keywords=salami
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesaltcuredpig/
Good on ya. Not sure this needs a posh garnish, but carry on nonetheless.
Once you start making sausages every month, an LEM 5# stuffer is a good investment, along with a decent electric grinder.
This? Granton recommended? Advantage of that vs a slicer?
Jaccard a thin piece and make chicken fried steak on a bed of mash potatoes and gravy. Mmmm. Cheap and delicious.
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https://www.amazon.com/Jaccard-200348-Supertendermatic-48-Blade-Tenderizer/dp/B001347JK6
What's your budget? The kitchen aid grinder attachment is your best option. A hand crank grinder might be less, but not by much...
Okay ordered both of these blades.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9DJJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777KV24L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not sure if their the same exact one nor if they will work with the weston 32. Besides it being able to fit, what are other signs it would work?
https://www.amazon.com/Habor-Thermometer-Instant-Digital-Temperature/dp/B01LKRHW3E/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=meat+thermometer&qid=1558649235&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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Anyone and everyone, buy a thermometer immediately. $10 for perfectly cooked meat and never catching salmonella for the rest of your life. No brainer.
They use the Victorinox 6" boning knife for almost everything. https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Curved-Fibrox-Boning-Flexible/dp/B0019WQDOU
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Edit: can confirm its a really nice knife, and cheap. Also they literally say what the knife is at the beginning of the video.
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Meat-Cookbook-Bruce-Aidells/dp/061813512X
The description is a little far-fetched (or at least inaccurate). Being that it's almost 20 years old, it doesn't go into organic and grass-fed much, if at all. So don't buy it for that.
EDIT: You can see the table of Contents at the Amazon link. That may be a little deceptive, too. It's probably 3/4's recipes and 1/4th advice/information. But the recipes are matched with the subject/cuts being discussed and give you a a good idea of how to cook (and how not to) most cuts. Wich is most of what you need to know. You don't have to follow recipes (I never do), but pay attention to the techniques rather than the ingredients in the recipes.
Buy these books: The Art of Beef Cutting and The Meat Buyer's Guide They're worth every cent and literally follow or set the industry standard for protein cuts.
And visit these sites: Bovine Myology and Austin Texas Butcher. The latter is run by /u/Reece1 and it's top notch.