DIY Tallow
Why render the fat?? Rendering fat into tallow, or lard, removes the moisture that is naturally present in the fat. This moisture is what will cause the fat to spoil quickly. Rendering fat then sealing it in airtight containers while it is at a high temperature will...
Knuckle (Bone) Sandwich & Bone Broth
Bone broth makes great au jus…. Knuckle bones are the primary joints in beef legs, and is VERY rich in collagen. Better yet, couldn’t be easier to prepare. Knuckle bones don’t have a lot of meat on them by design, but there is plenty to make a great...
Bussin’ Beef, Bean & Barley Soup
Bussin’ Beef, Bean & Barley Soup Osso Buco is a cut that can be difficult to find, but is one of the ultimate cuts for making an amazing pot of soup. Osso Buco is cut from the front shank of the beef, which carries a great deal of collage and just the...
Grilling Techniques
The internet is riddled with “the best way to cook your steak” click bait articles… Well, here at Nebraska Star Beef, we don’t care about “click bait” we focus on producing some of the best steaks (and beef) in the world. Grilling steak is as old as time. The Clovis...
Braised Cabbage
When it comes to side dishes, cabbage doesn’t carry the same panache as bacon wrapped grilled asparagus, or sweet corn on the cob but cabbage has been a staple food item in the human diet since Antiquity (like 3000+ years ago). Cabbage is a brassica and is closely...
Versatile Ground Beef
Saying there is “ground beef in the freezer” is like saying “there are tools in the toolbox” and sure, a utility knife can be used to “cut” a board in half…eventually….but most would probably agree that using the wrong tool for the job is typically ends up in...
The Origin of Chili – A Wild Ride
How did we get to the piping hot bowl of chili that has turned into one of the most iconic dishes in the United States of America?? We’re going to take a little deeper look and follow 3 possible theories. The most disturbing theory is an early account written by well...
Braised Beef – The Science Behind the Method
Braising is one of the best kept secrets of many restaurant kitchens, but does not seem to have achieved the same level of interest among home cooking enthusiasts. It’s not as romantic as the smell of beef cooking on a wood fire, but braising is simple, effective and...
Jerky Making at Home
One of the fastest growing segments in the hunting market is “home game processing” and for good reason. More and more people have decided to take control of their own destiny and not rely on others to supply their food. It is a very natural segue for hunters though...
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole A holiday favorite side dish! 8 x 8 Baking Dish Sweet Potato Filling2 40oz Cans Yams (drained)1/2 cup Sugar1 tsp Vanilla Extract2 large Eggs1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)Streusel Topping1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)1/2 cup All-Purpose...