DIY Tallow

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

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

  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

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

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...