More of a technique than a recipe, here’s the method we use for marinating red meat in oil. This recipe works particularly well for Kobe beef, grassfed beef, and beef-like game meats like bison, ostrich meat and kangaroo meat.  Pretty much any meat cut can be marinated, though skirt steaks & flank steaks absorb marinades …

Porterhouse with Roasted Heirloom Potatoes and Béarnaise Sauce ( serves 8 ) Wine Pairing: Napa Valley Cabernet or Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain Porterhouses are rich, flavorful steaks and bearnaise is a rich, flavorful sauce.  The combination of the two is a luxurious classic steakhouse dish. Steak & Potatoes Ingredients: 4 grass-fed porterhouse steaks (could substitute other premium …

Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking technique that can be used to turn affordable cuts of meat into meltingly tender, succulent treats.  The basic idea is to slow roast a tougher cut of meat in a pot with a small amount of flavorful liquid until the connective tissue breaks down and melts into the sauce.  …

  Braised Short Ribs with Sautéed Rapini and Beans au Jus (Serves 6) This is a perfect example of how slow braising can take an affordable cut of meat like the humble short rib and raise it to meteoric heights.  This braising liquid recipe uses both ultra-rich wine soaked vegetables and fresh un-soaked vegetables for a …

If you’ve ever looked down on the humble skirt steak as inferior to more expensive cuts like the filet mignon…this recipe just might change your mind.  This dish is simple, but delicious and lets the steak and mushrooms stand on their own with just a slight thyme/butter flavor. Drink Pairings: Oregon Pinot Noir or Sangiovese from …

The Southwest meets the Southeast when you plate these slightly spicy ribs with creamy grits that are spiked with cotija cheese.  The tomatillo jam/sauce adds a spicy and tangy bite. Drink Pairings: Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain or Frappato from Sicily Ingredients: (Makes 3-4 servings)  1lb Boneless Kobe Beef Short Ribs (could substitute bison short ribs, or short-cut bone-in Kobe …

While grilling burgers may seem like outdoor cooking’s greatest no-brainer, there are actually nuances to the grilling technique that will give you a better burger every time.  Though we’re demonstrating it here with Kobe beef burgers, this same technique can be used with all of our  specialty burgers. The Best Way to Grill Burgers Season …

We thought the porcini and caramelized onion kobe burger recipe was as decadent as burgers got.  We were wrong.  Really, the ingredients list below speaks for itself, but if you’re having difficult imagining the final flavor, imagine this: rich, buttery mangalitsa bacon, balanced with crisp lettuce and tangy pickled onions, overrun with a smooth, creamy …

Rich and tender braised shortribs served on a buttery brioche bun topped with sweet slow-caramelized onions and sour-crisp tzatziki sauce.  In other words: heaven on a bun. Drink Pairings: Belgian Dark Ale (such as St. Bernardus ABT 12) or Bitburger Pilsner (Germany) Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 2 medium Onions, sliced thin 4 Brioche Buns 1 …

Beef tenderloins are incredibly tender, easy to roast, and delicious with sauces.  This recipe adapts a mustard-crusting technique often used with lamb racks to create a roast that has a golden brown color and a crispy crust evoking Beef Wellington without all the rich puff pastry.  You could also adapt this recipe to use Kobe …