Meat + Fire = Dinner is the primal recipe for mankind’s first meal. The ancient discovery that cooked meat is objectively tastier than raw meat is part of what made our society—part of what made us, well, human. And isn’t that true of the Thermapen® Mk4, also? Maybe not, but it … [Read more...]
How To Cook Beef Tenderloin on a Smoker
Dust off the cobwebs, bread out the charcoal, get your wood lumps ready…barbecue season is BACK! If you are not one of those that cooks through the winter, then it’s time to get your ‘cue going again. In today’s post, we’re hoping to get you excited for the smoke/grill season … [Read more...]
Homemade Bread: Temperature Is Key
Bread—the staff of life, the very metaphor for food and companionship—is a subject shrouded in tradition, lore, and even legend. Baking bread is one of the most ancient practices of civilized society, and has, therefore, had plenty of time to allow some muddled facts to be folded … [Read more...]
Chicken Fried Steak with the New Thermapen IR
Chicken fried steak is one of the most iconic dishes of the South, and of Texas in particular. Most likely the descendant of the schnitzels that arrived with German and Austrian immigrants, its ingredients are simple and inexpensive—it was never a food for the rich. No, the hills … [Read more...]
Sous Vide Steak with a Chill and a Sear
Once confined to the kitchens of modernist restaurants, sous vide circulators have lately become increasingly popular among regular home cooks. Small, powerful circulators like the ChefSteps Joule make water-bath cooking accessible and easy. In particular, cooking a steak sous … [Read more...]
The Temperature Danger Zone
What is the Temperature Danger Zone? It is called a temperature "danger zone" for good reason. Harmful bacteria multiplies and grows at an extremely rapid rate between 40°F - 140°F (4.5°C - 60°C). So much so, that restaurant food safety managers and government regulators have … [Read more...]
Caring for Your Thermapen IR
The Thermapen® IR has been built with the best materials and the finest engineering available for a professional instrument. With proper care, it should perform for many years without replacement or repair. Here are some simple things you can do to make sure your Thermapen IR … [Read more...]
What Temperature is Medium
While the hardcore-meat-lover may claim that medium-rare is the only way to eat a steak, a lot of home cooks look to cook their steaks to a safe and still flavorful medium temperature. To achieve a medium temp in your steak or other beef cuts we recommend using an … [Read more...]
What Temperature is Medium Rare?
The coveted medium-rare doneness has long been the goal of the steak and prime rib home cook. It is the optimal cook temperature of meat because of the tenderness and flavor it brings. Attaining this grilling and roasting goal can be quite the challenge. Using an instant-read … [Read more...]
How to Cook Prime Rib
Whether you are smoking or oven-roasting your prime rib, learn how to cook prime rib by following a few basic steps to achieve a medium-rare prime rib perfection. Step 1: Pre-heat smoker or oven to 200ºF. Step 2: Meanwhile, bring an iron skillet on the stove top up to … [Read more...]
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