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Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Whether it's meat, poultry, fish or seafood, the protein item always takes center stage in the culinary arts. In this section you'll find recipes and tutorials to help you handle and prepare these products and really catapult your cooking skills.
Cuts of Meat: Primal Cuts Diagrams
Curious about the different primal cuts of beef, pork or lamb? These diagrams show the basic cuts of meat, as well as recipes and cooking methods for each one.
Holiday Meat Safety Tips
Here are a few tips for proper handling and preparation of the most popular Thanksgiving, Easter and Passover meats.
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.
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.
How to Make Perfect Bacon
Want to make perfect crispy bacon without all the mess? Baking in the oven is the simplest, most foolproof way to cook bacon. Find out how it's done!
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!

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