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How To Grill An Avocado

By The Butcher Shop | July 24, 2018
Grilling Recipes With Avocado A summertime barbecue is a perfect excuse to get together with family, friends, and avocados to have some good food and fun in the sun. This summer you might be looking for a creative yet simple way to put some creativity and excitement back into your menu, and we have just the thing! Avacado might not be the first thing you think of when you fire up your grill, but after this, it very well might be. Grilling and filling this nutrient-rich fruit will delight your guests and their taste buds without being stressful and time-consuming....
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How to Grill The Perfect Brats Every Time

By The Butcher Shop | July 12, 2018
Grilling meats is an art form that takes some time to get right. Here are some basic tips and recipes to get you started. Follow these simple  guidelines and you will be well on your way to being called the bratwurst master around your household. Tip # 1 Do Not Prick the Sausage Casing It may seem like a good idea, but pricking the casing of the brat results in a dry and overcooked meat. Let the juices stay inside and mingle. Tip # 2 Grill Over Medium Heat for 18 to 25 Minutes If you've got uncooked bratwursts, grilling...
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BBQ Recipes for Your Fourth of July Party

By The Butcher Shop | June 28, 2018
Planning a Fourth of July BBQ? Here's What You Need to Know Summer Means Cookouts! Summer is almost here, and that means, it's time to get the gang together and share your favorite BBQ recipes. The biggest holiday of the season is the fourth of July. It's a time to celebrate America's independence with friends and family. Many gather around the grill, crack open a few cold ones and enjoy each other's company. If you're hosting company for the big day, then you want to make sure you've got everything you need to have one stellar BBQ. Key Things to Remember...
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Tender Grilled Steak Sure To Please Dad This Fathers Day

By The Butcher Shop | June 14, 2018
A dad is someone special. Dads teach kids how to be wonderful men and excellent fathers just by being there for them every day. One way to honor dad is with something he'll like to eat this June. Every great dad deserves a great Father's Day. For many dads and many families, it's about company, love and the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous meal on Father's Day. Nothing says classic Father's Day like that barbecue. And what's a good barbecue without a great slab of grilled steak? Succulent, flavorful and elegant, steak also pairs very well with many other types...
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Best Backyard BBQ Chicken Marinades

By The Butcher Shop | May 28, 2018
Nothing says a fabulous time and really good eating like great barbecue. Chicken makes the perfect thing to grill. The soft and juicy meat is surrounded by a delicious coating of skin. In order to get the most out of chicken, it's a good idea to marinate it. Marinades add an additional layer of flavor. A good marinade breaks down the proteins before the chicken is placed on the grill, making the meat more tender. Marinades also offer a layer of protection against the heat that seal in the meat's juices. In general, the best chicken marinades will have certain...
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Mouthwatering Burger Recipes Just in Time for Memorial Day

By The Butcher Shop | May 15, 2018
Do you want to try something new this year? How about making burgers? You could make traditional ground beef burgers, or you could try something completely different.   Ever fancied trying venison or kangaroo?  That might surprise your relatives, but why not stimulate their taste buds by giving them something different this year?  These delicious burger recipes can be made on the stove, baked or on the barbeque outside. I'm sure the cooks amongst you know the higher the quality of the ingredients the better your food will taste but have you ever tried grass-fed meat? The taste will bowl you over, and although...
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Time to BBQ Steaks Perfectly

By The Butcher Shop | April 24, 2018
Summer is in full swing and grillmasters are suiting up in their aprons, arming themselves with their arsenal of grilling accessories and secret recipes to serve up at their next bbq. Why not throw a potluck and have your guests worry about the sides, while you serve up your pièce de résistance, hand cut bbq steaks from a good, old fashioned butcher? Grilling Steaks with Perfection A good cut of meat really requires very little seasoning, but if you are looking for a dish to wow your guests at your next bbq, give this recipe a whirl. 1 cup olive...
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Spring Cleaning Tips – Don’t Forget Your BBQ Grill

By The Butcher Shop | April 15, 2018
Where you have a gas or charcoal grill, it is important to keep it clean. Now that spring is here, it is the perfect time to get the task done. If it has been a while since you cleaned your BBQ grill, then a bit of elbow grease may be required. However, maintaining your grill is a simple routine. Food cooked on a dirty grill tends to stick and loose it grilled marked flavor and can have an undesirable rancid smoke-like taste. A clean grill offers many bonuses – distinct grill marks, excellent tasting BBQ and less hassle when flipping...
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Easter Leg of Lamb Recipe

By The Butcher Shop | March 25, 2018
Celebrate Spring with a Leg of Lamb for Easter As winter comes to an end, get ready to celebrate Easter with a light, delicious leg of lamb that celebrates all the new, young goodness of spring. Lamb is the classic Easter treat. Whether you opt for braised lamb shanks or a tender roast, bring out its full flavor with accompanying flavors like mint, raspberry, and fresh herbs. You'll have a dinner that's as bright and aromatic as the first fresh days of spring. Here we offer a classic English-style roasted leg of lamb with seasonal vegetables. The recipe was inspired...
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Turn Your St Patty’s Day Leftovers into the best Corned Beef Hash

By The Butcher Shop | March 15, 2018
As delicious as corned beef is, there's usually too much to eat in one sitting even for the most dedicated of fans. That means leftovers are sure to happen. Rather than languish in your fridge, though, you can quickly turn these leftovers into the most amazing corned beef hash of your life with just a few extra ingredients. The Best Corned Beef Hash Recipe What You Need 2 cups cubed leftover beef. 2 cups diced leftover potatoes. 3 cloves minced garlic. 1 small onion, diced. 2 tbsp unsalted butter. 2 tbsp olive oil. 1/4 tsp thyme. 1/4 tsp paprika. 1/4...
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