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Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

How Long Can You Freeze Meat?

How long can you freeze meat? Is one year too much? Is freezer burn a safety issue? Our expert sets the record straight.

15 Common Meat Myths That Need to be Crushed for Good

Meat: You love it and yet read so much false information online about it. Next time someone comes to you with these common meat myths, hit them back with the facts.

The United Steaks of America: If Each State Could Have Only One Meat, What Would It Be?

Good news! This map is now for sale in the Slate Store. Americans love meat. In fact, we eat more of it per capita than almost any other country in the ...

How to Grill Sausage

Fresh sausage is not cooked when it is processed, and so it must be cooked thoroughly before you can eat it. When cooked to perfection on a grill, sausage should be crispy on the outside and bursting with clear juices inside. Boil the...

Survival Guide: Meat Clubs

Think seasons only matter for fruits and vegetables? Think again. They don’t call them ‘spring chickens’ for nothing.

Columbus' Matrix Meats breaking down the stigma of lab-grown meat

Matrix Meats was spun out from Dublin-based Nanofiber Solutions, which creates novel health care products.

How to Keep Your Meats From Flipping Around on the Skewer

Without a smooth, circular axis, your meat cubes and shrimp won’t have anything to rotate around.

How to Shop for Meat (And Feel OK About It)

Terms like “grass-fed” and “pasture-raised” sell a lot of steaks. But do you really know where your meat is coming from? Here, an explainer.

All About Cured Meats

Smaller butcher shops see boost in sales as Americans go towards clean eating

This year, Americans are expected to eat a record amount of red meat and poultry for an average of 222 pounds a person. This is great news for small butcher shops, as they begin seeing a trend of more meat eaters shopping there opposed to the larger grocery stores.

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Meats and Meat Substitutes

You no longer need to turn to questionable store-bought meat analogues to get your fill of plant-based proteins that stand in for meat. Here are some delicious recipes that will have you amazed at how they satisfy!

Why I Eat Lion and Other Exotic Meats

In the November issue, we looked at how scientists are using DNA analysis to track down endangered species that are being hunted for food. Here, Dave Arnold talks about why some people prefer exotic meats. For the most part, Americans are obsessed with tenderness, and favor mild-flavored meat. We eat a fairly small number of animals, almost all of them slaughtered young, when their meat is at its least flavorful. Fortunately, some of us are starting to realize that meat can be much…

Is plant-based meat really healthier than the real thing?

The products contain more processed ingredients, and those in the nutrition community say additional study is needed to determine their true benefits.

What Is the Healthiest Way to Cook Meat?

By Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE Meat is a staple food in many diets. It’s tasty, satisfying and is an excellent source of high-quality protein and other important nutrients. However, different cooking methods can affect the quality and healthiness of meat. This article takes a detailed look at the changes that occur in meat during cooking. It also

Are deli meats bad for you? What you need to know about cold cuts

With its processed reputation, deli meat is not making many "clean eating" lists these days. But is it really that bad for you?

From science to reality: What approval of cell-based meat means for the industry

Singapore's approval of cultured meat is the beginning of a journey to bring something new to the business and potentially change how the world makes food.