Meat recipes for every occasion include slow-cooked elk, low-sodium pork tenderloin, and perfectly seared filet mignon. Master oven-roasting in bags and electric smoker techniques for the best pulled pork.
A skillet or grill pan on the stove top offers an alternative method to grilling your burgers. The goal is a juicy hamburger patty that is cooked through but is not burned on the outside. The way you prepare the patty and the handling of the meat in the pan affects the outcome.
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Frozen cooked meatballs cook in 12 minutes or less, making them a good choice for quick, weeknight meals. They are usually made from ground beef, seasonings and bread crumbs and have a mild flavor that even most kids appreciate. Since they are already cooked, they only need a brief reheating.
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The pork steak is a cut from the shoulder section of the pig. It is a thin steak that comes from the same section as is used for pulled pork, and it tends to be tough when it isn’t cooked low and slow. The meat contains more collagen than most other cuts of pork.
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Filet mignon is a cut of steak that comes from the eye of the tenderloin. When prepared properly, the filet mignon is so tender that it can be cut with a fork. Although the steak is incredibly tender, it lacks the full flavor of other cuts of beef that are closer to the bone.
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Filet mignon, which is French for “dainty fillet,” is cut from the tenderloin of the cow and widely considered the leanest and most tender cut of beef available. While there are a variety of methods of cooking these tasty treats, one particularly common method is preparing them in a grill pan.
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Cubed pork forms the basis for a quick meal. The cubes of pork, trimmed of fat and already in bite-sized pieces, cook fast and can be used in a variety of stews, stir-fries and other dishes. Cubed pork usually is cut from the loin -- the leanest part of the pig.
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Beef burgers that have already been cooked can provide an easy, simple and quick meal. Reheating burgers again can be tricky; it’s important to bring the internal temperature up to 165 F, measured with a meat thermometer for safety; however, over-heating them can result in a dried out, unappetizing burger.
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Lit’l Smokies are cocktail-sized smoked sausages made by Hillshire Farm. These mini sausages come in several varieties, made from beef or a combination of pork, beef and turkey with other ingredients added for flavoring, such as spices or cheddar cheese.
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Beef short ribs, when properly cooked, are melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious. Prepare them in the oven with barbecue sauce when you don't have access to an outdoor grill and the weather is incremental.
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Hamburgers don't require a trip to a restaurant or a drive-through window to enjoy. Cooking your own burgers at home gives you complete control over the finished product from the thickness of the patty to the doneness of the meat. A home-cooked burger is also a quick option for a filling meal in a hurry.
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Venison is a lean red meat that is easy to overcook. Whether you're new to cooking with venison, or a seasoned veteran looking for a new technique, try using your slow cooker for a foolproof way to infuse your meat with flavor and moisture.
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Grilling brings out a T-bone's natural succulent flavors without the help -- or the calories -- of a pool of oil and butter in a pan. This formidable steak is two prized cuts in one: the top loin and the tenderloin, also known as New York strip or fillet mignon.
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With a name as refined as filet mignon, it might be assumed that it’s impossible to pull off a dish at home that sounds this French and elegant. Cut from the end of the tenderloin, the filet mignon is a small and expensive boneless steak.
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Marinated pork medallions roast to a tender, juicy finish in the oven. Purchase pre-marinated pork medallions or make your own marinade to add flavor to the meat.
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Cooking steak on the stove without oil is a quick and easy process called pan-searing. Though some procedural details vary depending on the cut of meat and its size, the general process is universal. Only sear fully thawed meat; otherwise the outside cooks far quicker than the inside.
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Sodium is necessary for the healthy functioning of your body. Too much sodium, however, may cause swelling, edema and high blood pressure, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Pork tenderloin is a good choice of meat for low-salt diets as it is naturally low in sodium and one of the more tender cuts of pork.
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A beef-shoulder roast is an inexpensive roast cut from the muscled shoulder area of the beef. The tough, slightly chewy shoulder roast dries out easily but benefits from moist-cooking methods such as braising, which tenderizes the roast as it simmers slowly in liquid.
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One of the advantages of using a Crock-Pot to cook rib-eye steaks is that there’s no need to defrost the meat beforehand. Cooking the steak slowly for eight to 10 hours will allow it to be tender, moist and full of natural flavors.
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Sirloin tip roast, located next to the tender sirloin area of the beef, is a juicy, flavorful cut of meat. While sirloin tip roast is tender enough for dry-roasting, it becomes even juicier when roasted in an oven bag. Sirloin tip roast is also known as round tip roast or tip sirloin roast.
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Cook frozen beef patties in a frying pan with both health and safety in mind. Using a nonstick pan to fry the patties means no extra unhealthy fats are needed to keep the burgers from sticking to the pan. When buying frozen beef patties, choose products that are 90 percent lean or higher.
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