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Below is our ever-growing collection of articles related to meat cuts, herbs, spices, and all the ingredients we use when cooking outdoors.

You will find guides on how to identify different cuts of meat, how to prepare rubs and sauces, info on various herbs and spices, and more.

A smoked brisket flat next to some burnt ends in two photos side by side.
Brisket

Brisket Point Vs Flat — What’s the Difference? Which is Best?

The brisket is two muscles joined, commonly called the point and the flat, that when bought together are described as a whole packer brisket. What is the difference between these two halves? Why choose one over the other? Which do most think is best? Let's find out.

photos of a sirloin steak and a ribeye steak side by side.
Ingredients

Sirloin Vs Ribeye: Important Differences and Which is Better

Sirloin and ribeye, two of the most popular, most loved steaks in the world. But which is best? Or why would you choose one over the other? This detailed comparison looks at where they come from, flavor and texture, uses, and great recipes for each.

Some of the best steaks for grilling laid out on a dark surface, with spices and kitchen tools.
Grilling Theory

11 Best Steaks for Grilling — And Exactly How to Cook Each One

Because not all steaks are created equal, we decided to cook up a selection of eleven steaks for you to try on your grill. From all-time favorites to a handful of lesser-known but outstanding cuts, these are the best steaks for grilling that you simply must try.

Raw petite sirloin steaks in a tray with one sprig of parsley.
Ingredients

What is Petite Sirloin Steak? Where Does it Come From, How to Cook it

Petite sirloin is very lean and not particularly tender. This puts many people off, as there are certainly better cuts to eat from a cow. However, it’s still great tasting and, if treated right, cooks well. Learn all about it in our guide, where we think we’ll convince you to give it a try.

Three raw beef eye of round steaks with rosemary and rock salt on a dark surface.
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Eye of Round Steak Guide — What it is, How to Cook it and More

The eye of round steak is usually reserved for cubing and stewing. But you can do MUCH better! Yes, it’s lean, it’s easy to dry out, it needs skill to cook it well, but it really can be worth it. Learn all about this under-loved cut in our guide.

A chuck eye roast on a cutting board, in front of some herbs and tomatoes.
Ingredients

What is Chuck Eye Roast — A Detailed Look at This Popular Cut

The chuck eye roast — or roll — is a neighbor to the ribeye. Maybe even more tender and just as flavorful and well-marbled, you really should check it out as it’s outstanding value for money. Learn all about it in our guide, where I’m sure we’ll convince you to give it a try!

sliced chuck eye steak on a black plate with knife and fork.
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Chuck Eye Steak Guide — What is it? How to Cook it?

Today we look at where the chuck eye steak comes from on the cow, other names it’s known by, its taste, fat content, nutritional info, where to buy it, how to cook it, and more. By the end of this guide, you’ll be an expert on the ‘poor man’s ribeye.’

A tomahawk steak on a black surface.
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What is a Tomahawk Steak? Where to Buy, How to Cook, and 3 Recipes

The tomahawk steak is a big slab of well-marbled, buttery, beefy ribeye with a colossal bone handle that makes it look prehistoric. Learn all about this delicious cut in our guide, including where it comes from, why that name, how to buy it, prepare it, cook it, and more.

A grilled tri-tip roast, sliced and sitting on a wooden surface.
Ingredients

What is a Tri-Tip Roast? A Deep Dive into This Magnificent Cut of Beef

The tri-tip triangle roast, cut from the sirloin, is a well-marbled, full-flavored, quite tender cut that roasts well when whole and grills well when sliced into individual steaks. Learn all about its flavor, texture, cost, typical uses, where to buy it, and how to cook it in this guide.

Beef BBQ bites with a green herby sauce.
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What are Country Style Ribs? And How to Cook Them

Country-style ribs are lean, well-marbled, packed full of flavor, and perfect for slow cooking. They’re also relatively cheap, so they are great value. But despite the name, they aren’t actually a rib! So what are country style ribs? Learn all about them in our in-depth guide below.

skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.
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What is Skirt Steak? A Detailed Guide on this Lesser Known Cut

Skirt steak can be one of two different muscles on the cow, the outside and inside skirt. Well-marbled with a prominent textured grain, it’s great for marinating to take on flavor and is often used in fajitas. It’s a lovely cut of beef. Learn all about it below.

Sliced sirloin steak on a wooden chopping board with form and some herbs.
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Sirloin Steak: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Sirloin steak is a popular beef cut that is fuller flavored than fillet and leaner than a ribeye. Find out all about it, what muscle it is, where it comes from on a side of beef, where to buy it, and how to cook it with three of our favorite recipes.

A raw shoulder steak on a dark surface with rosemary sprigs.
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What is Shoulder Steak? What is it Good For? How do You Cook it?

What is shoulder steak? It is a flavorful and bargain-priced cut that should get more love but is often overlooked for pricier and more tender cuts. Learn all about it here, from how to identify it to alternative names, how to cook it, and more.

Denver steak grilled, sliced and placed on a large meat cleaver.
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What is Denver Steak? A Tasty New Kid on the Butchers Block!

The Denver cut steak was only 'discovered' a few short years ago, is new to most of us but is absolutely fantastic. It is well-marbled, flavorsome, and tender, and should be on everybody's shortlist of favorite steaks…and probably will be after trying one. Learn all about it here.

Skewered picanha steak on a chopping board with veg in background.
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What is Picanha? A Detailed Guide with How to Cook it, Plus Recipes

Picanha steak is a Brazilian favorite, sublime with chimichurri, and a cut you really should seek out and try for yourself if you haven’t yet! Learn where it comes from on the cow, alternative names, where to buy it, and how to cook it with three top recipes.

Grilled flat iron steak, sliced and on a black background.
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What is Flat Iron Steak? Where to Buy and How to Cook it

Flat iron steak is a well-marbled, rich tasting thick cut taken from the chuck primal, that would make you think it's tough as old boots? But it's surprisingly tender! Learn all about it, alternative names, how to cook it, where to buy it and more.

Hanger steak on a slate chopping board with some pink pepper.
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What is Hanger Steak? Uses, How to Cook it, and More

In this article, we look at the hanger steak, covering what it is, where it comes from, why that name, alternative names, how to source it, how to cook it, and more. By the end, you’ll be a hanger expert, and I’m sure you will want to sample some!

A porterhouse and ribeye steak on a cutting board, with vine tomatoes, greens, and salt.
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Porterhouse vs Ribeye, What’s the Difference and Which is Best?

Porterhouse and ribeye are both epic prime cut steaks worthy of being on any menu. But which is best? Why and when would you choose one over the other? Which has more flavor? Which is the leanest or healthiest cut? We answer all this and more below.

skirt steak vs flank steak, in two photos side by side, both on a slate board with herbs and spices.
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Skirt Steak Vs Flank Steak, Which is Best? How do they Differ?

Skirt steak and flank steak often get confused, probably due to them being so little known. So we thought we’d clear up the confusion in this comparison. Read on if you want to know the differences between them, and become an expert in these two lesser-known cuts.

A smoked and sliced wagyu brisket on a cutting board.
Brisket

What is Wagyu Beef? What Makes it so Special and so Loved?

Wagyu beef is widely regarded as the best in the world, and it’s certainly up there with the most expensive! Epic marbling and flavor, it’s a luxury and a treat. Combine that with the king of low n slow smoked meats to get Wagyu brisket? Now we’re talking epic!

USDA graded fillet steak on a chopping board with a Japanese style knife.
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USDA beef grades, How They’re Decided, and What They Mean

When you are faced with buying choice, select, or prime beef, do you know what this means and what the difference is? There are, in fact, eight different grades of beef as determined by the USDA, based on meat maturity and level of marbling. Here’s what they all mean.

Close up of some smoked beef short ribs on a wooden chopping board.
Ribs

Types of Beef Ribs — Their Differences and What to Tell Your Butcher

Beef ribs have a real caveman element about them, are unctuous, flavor-packed, and are always real crowd-pleasers. But did you know there are different types, that are very different in size and how you would cook and present them? Learn all about these BBQ’ers favorites in this guide.

A raw prime rib and a raw bone in ribeye, side by side in two separate photos.
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Prime Rib vs Ribeye — What’s the Difference?

Prime rib and ribeye may look similar, but they are different cuts that should be treated and cooked differently. But how do they differ? When would you choose one over the other? Why do we have to cook them differently? We answer all your questions below.