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Beef, Pork and Other Meats

It's a meat-eater's paradise! Whether it's beef, veal, pork or lamb you'll find recipes, cooking tips and more right here.

Resting a Steak

Between grilling a steak and serving a steak, there's another step, called resting. Find out what resting a steak is all about.

What is Select Beef?

Select beef is a designation of meat quality which describes beef with slight marbling. Select meat is a fairly tender meat grade, but not as juicy as Prime or Choice.

Pork Cutlet Recipe

This pork cutlet recipe is easy to make and is delicious served with a classic white gravy. You can make this pork cutlet recipe in a ...

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

This easy meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef, pork and veal and it's topped with a delicious ketchup glaze.

What is Choice Beef?

Choice beef is a designation of meat quality which describes high quality beef. Choice meat is a tender and juicy meat grade, with less marbling than Prime.

What is Prime Beef?

Prime beef is a designation of meat quality which describes the highest quality beef. Prime meat is the most tender and juicy meat grade.

Veal Piccata Recipe

Veal Piccata is a flavorful dish made with thin veal cutlets that are first browned and then simmered in a tangy, lemony sauce.

Basic Meatballs Recipe

These classic Italian meatballs are made with ground beef and pork and they're perfect for spaghetti. We brown them on the stovetop before finishing them in the oven.

How to Roast Meat

Roasting is one of the easiest ways to prepare a large cut of meat, whether it's beef, pork or lamb. Learn the basic procedure to roast just about any type of meat.

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

Looking for an easy and delicious pork roast recipe? This slow-roasted pork shoulder is juicy, crispy and insanely flavorful.

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder: Step-by-Step Demo

This slow-roasted pork shoulder is juicy, crispy and insanely flavorful. This illustrated demo shows how to prepare this delicious slow-roasted pork, step-by-step.

Carne Asada Recipe

This tasty grilled carne asada recipe features chipotle chiles, kiwi fruit and grilled spring onions.

Lamb Primal Cuts: Leg, Loin, Rib, Breast & More

Interested in learning about cuts of lamb like the leg, loin, rib or breast? Here's a diagram of the various lamb cuts with a description of each one.

Pork Primal Cuts: Boston Butt, Picnic Shoulder and More

Want to know about cuts of pork like the Boston butt, picnic shoulder, loin, belly or ham? Here's a diagram of the various pork cuts with a description of each one.

Beef Primal Cuts: Chuck, Loin, Rib, Brisket & More

Curious about cuts of beef like the chuck, rib, loin, tenderloin, round, flank or brisket, and what part of the cow they come from? Here's a diagram of the various beef cuts along with a description of each one.

Braised Lamb Shoulder Recipe

This braised lamb recipe uses moist-heat and long, slow cooking to prepare the lamb, leaving it moist, tender and succulent.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Medallions

The idea of bacon-wrapped pork is so audacious that a lot of people wouldn't dare try it. But they're totally missing out on something really good.

Video: How to Make Braised Beef Pot Roast

If you've got a tough piece of meat and a whole afternoon, there's no better way to cook than braising. Find out how to braise a succulent, tender pot roast that will be well worth the time.

Osso Buco Recipe

Osso buco is a classic Italian recipe made by slow cooking veal shanks until the meat is tender and succulent. Enjoy this delicious osso buco recipe.

Beef Pot Roast Recipe

Traditional pot roast is actually cooked by braising, not roasting. This recipe uses moist-heat and long, slow cooking to prepare the beef, leaving it moist, tender and succulent.

How To Grind Your Own Burgers

The best way to know for sure what's in your burgers, ground beef or other ground meats is to grind the meat yourself. This illustrated tutorial shows you how!

Grilled Strip Steak Recipe

This recipe for broiled or grilled strip steak topped with Maître d'Hôtel butter is one of the classic steak preparations, and one of the simplest.

Ground Beef Safety Tips

These safety guidelines will give you tips on the best ways to handle, prepare and store hamburger and ground beef to minimize your chances of a food-related illness.

Braised Boneless Pork Shoulder

This braised pork shoulder recipe is cooked long and slow, so it comes out moist, tender and succulent. It's like pot roast made with pork shoulder.

Braised Boneless Pork Shoulder

This braised pork shoulder recipe is cooked long and slow, so it comes out moist, tender and succulent. It's like pot roast made with pork shoulder.

How to Make Corned Beef

Curing your own corned beef at home is easier than you might think. Learn how to brine corned beef.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional recipe on St. Patrick's Day, but if you only have it once a year, you're missing out.

Corned Beef Recipe

Cooking your own corned beef at home is really easy. All you need is a cured corned brisket of beef, a big pot and a few hours. Check out this easy corned beef recipe.

How to Braise Meat

Want to learn how to braise meat? With this braising recipe, you can braise beef, make braised short ribs or braised spare ribs. Read about how to braise.

What is the Best Steak?

Cooking the perfect steak starts by choosing the right cut of beef. Find out what type of meat makes the best steak.

Seasoning a Steak

The key to seasoning a steak for grilling is to use a generous amount of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Read about seasoning a steak for the grill.

Preparing Steaks for the Grill

If you want to enjoy the perfect grilled steak, then read these few basic guidelines on how to get your steaks ready for the grill.

Well Done Steak: Just Say No!

Well-done steak is tough, dry and flavorless, but some people still prefer their steaks that way. Here's how to handle that situation.

How to Cook a Steak

Here's the ultimate resource to help you cook the perfect steak every time.

Medium Rare Steaks

The best way to cook a steak is medium rare. Find out what makes medium rare steaks superior to all others, and how to cook them that way.

Grilling Steaks

When grilling steaks, you can't overemphasize the importance of getting the grill as hot as possible. Read about cooking steaks on the grill.

How to Cook Ground Beef

Ground beef could make you (or someone else) sick if you don't cook it properly. Read all about how to cook ground beef safely.

Corned Beef

Corned beef is made by taking a brisket of beef and curing it in a brine solution of ... Read the definition of Corned Beef.

Baked Ham Recipe with Fruit Glaze

This delicious baked ham recipe can be made with any ready to eat smoked ham.

How to Glaze a Ham

Everything you need to know about glazing a ham, including when to glaze the ham, along with a few simple ham glaze recipes.

How to Roast a Leg of Lamb

Roasting a leg of lamb is a simple process. The main thing is making sure that the roast cooks evenly. See how to roast a leg of lamb.

Roast Leg of Lamb

This classic leg of lamb roast makes a perfect holiday dinner. It's flavored with garlic and rosemary and roasted to a perfect medium rare.

Mint Sauce for Lamb

This simple mint sauce is a perfect accompaniment for roast leg of lamb.

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