Ribeye Marbling: What to Look For in a Raw Ribeye Steak (Video)
A row of raw ribeye steaks up close, what good marbling looks like and how to cook a well-marbled ribeye.
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What Good Fresh Chicken Breast Looks Like (Butcher Video)
A butcher shows fresh chicken breast fillets up close, plus the colour, texture and smell checks that tell you chicken is good.
Smoked vs Unsmoked Bacon: What's the Difference?
Smoked or unsmoked bacon? How each is made, how they taste and cook, which to use for breakfasts, pasta and roasts, plus back vs...
How to Defrost Meat Safely: Fridge, Cold Water or Microwave
How do you thaw meat fast and safely? Fridge, cold water and microwave defrosting explained, typical thawing times by cut, and what UK food...
Meat Freezer Guide: How Long Each Cut Keeps Frozen
How long does meat keep in the freezer? A butcher's meat freezer guide with typical times by cut for best quality, how to freeze...
Cheap Cuts of Beef That Eat Like Expensive Ones
Inexpensive cuts of meat that eat like expensive ones: beef chuck, brisket, short ribs, braising steak and rump, why they cost less, and how...
Lean Cuts of Beef: Which Are the Leanest?
What are the lean cuts of beef? A butcher's ranking of the leanest beef, from fillet, topside and rump to extra lean diced beef...
How Much Meat Per Person? Roasts, Steaks and BBQ Portions
How much meat per person? A butcher's portion guide in grams and kg for roasts on and off the bone, mince, steaks, chicken and...
Chicken Fillet vs Chicken Breast: Is There a Difference?
Chicken breast fillets, chicken breasts and mini fillets explained: what the labels mean, bone-in vs boneless, which to buy for what, and how to...
Christmas Meat Hampers: What to Look For
Buying Christmas meat hampers? What to check before you order: contents and weights, fresh or frozen, delivery dates, freezer space and gift options.
How Much Does a Chicken Breast Weigh? Raw, Cooked and per Pack
How much does a chicken breast weigh? Typical raw and cooked weights, how many fillets in 1kg and 5kg packs, portion sizes per person...
Meat Hampers: What's Inside and Who They Suit
What's inside our meat food hampers: essentials, family, high-protein, BBQ and bulk chicken hampers compared, with the contents, who each one suits, and tips...
Best Beef Joint for Christmas Dinner
Choosing Christmas beef: sirloin, whole fillet or topside compared, how much to buy per person, making your own beef Wellington, and roasting times for...
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