The Country Butcher

How Americans Order Their Steak

Are people who prefer their steaks well done just wrong? It’s the question that has divided a nation that is otherwise firmly united on the “steak is great” front, given that we Americans consume  about 25 billion pounds of beef  annually. It makes ordering at steakhouses for large

Barbecue Styles Across The U.S.

by Jay Ducote, BBQ Expert for the Menuism BBQ Blog

Four Tips for Picking the Perfect Prime Rib Roast at the Butcher Shop

A prime rib roast makes for a great celebratory meal, but they aren’t cheap. Here are a few tips to ensure you get the nicest cut for your money.

Dreaming of a Butcher Block Countertop? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Jumping on this tried-and-true kitchen trend is a safe bet—as long as you follow these tips.

Butcher Block Kitchen Counter Pros and Cons

Natural and engineered stone have long been the most popular kitchen countertop materials, but that's changing as homeowners rediscover butcher block.

How to Build a Butcher-Block Island

Combine iron threaded pipe and butcher block to create a kitchen centerpiece

How To Build a Workbench With Butcher Block and Pipe

Learn how to build a workbench using simple black pipe and a butcher block table top. Just follow the step-by-step tutorial.

12 Useful & Beautiful Things You Can Do With Butcher Paper

If you have a moment to consult the big list of "endlessly useful materials everybody should have at home" (it came with your Adulting Manual, yeah?), you'll no doubt find butcher paper right there near the top, somewhere below duct tape and above WD-40. Because here's the thing about a basic roll of brown (or black) butcher paper: It's durable, affordable and practical, and still looks really chic hung on a wall or wrapped around a small gift

How to Clean Butcher Block Surfaces

Learn how to sanitize and protect your butcher block with these easy DIY steps.

Butcher Slang 101: How to Talk Like a Professional Meat Chopper

You don't have to be a deer in the headlights at the butcher counter. Here are key words and nicknames to help your initiation into the carnivore's club.

Install an Apron-Front Sink in a Butcher-Block Countertop

To create a country kitchen look, install an apron front sink in a butcher-block countertop. Learn how to transform your kitchen with these easy directions.

What to look for when choosing poultry cuts

Using the following advice when choosing poultry cuts can help you achieve the best results with your recipe.

Slab Of Meat Is Still Twitching As It's Hung In A Shop

A Butcher’s Six Secrets for Saving Money on Meat

When I think about thrift and meat—specifically in the U.S., but increasingly in areas like Europe—the first thing that comes to mind is the devotion folks have to tenderness. This tends to be the Holy Grail quality people look for in meat. To me, this is a backwards approach to quantifying the quality of meat.

Here's the RIGHT Way to Debone a Chicken

Deboning chicken breasts, thighs and legs is easier than it sounds.

Job opportunity: How to become a meat cutter

Experience not essential, but be prepared for a lot of prep work in a job that requires a lot of respect for knives and saws.