What makes short ribs a great slow cook cut, why the same animal produces such different cuts, the critical difference between English cut and Korean flanken cut, braising and crock pot methods, grilling Korean style ribs, side pairing suggestions, storage and reheating tips, and fixes for the most common short rib mistakes.
Posted on August 26, 2026
Chris David
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A complete beginner's guide to sous vide cooking, with exact bath temperatures and times for bison, beef, Wagyu, elk, heritage pork, and wild boar tenderloin, how it compares to reverse sear, meal prep tips, food safety basics, and the mistakes that undo a good cook.
Posted on August 24, 2026
Chris David
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What makes a bison tomahawk steak different, why the ribeye cut earns this treatment, why it needs the reverse sear method, exact doneness temps, a dinner party timeline, carving tips, and fixes for the most common mistakes with this showstopper cut.
Posted on August 24, 2026
Chris David
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What collagen actually is, why connective tissue cuts beat tender muscle meat for this purpose, the best cuts, a full braised oxtail recipe, a bone broth method, the gel test, and the mistakes that waste a collagen-rich cut.
Posted on August 21, 2026
Chris David
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What braising actually is, the science behind why tough cuts become tender, the best osso buco, brisket, and shank cuts for the technique, a full bison osso buco recipe, altitude adjustments, and fixes for the most common braising mistakes.
Posted on August 18, 2026
Chris David
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How to render your own beef or bison tallow at home using both the wet and dry methods, suet versus trim, how to store and cook with it, and fixes for the most common rendering mistakes.
Posted on August 18, 2026
Chris David
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A full comparison of reverse sear and traditional sear for bison steak, including exact doneness temps, step by step instructions for both methods, and the mistakes that make bison overcook faster than beef.
Posted on August 17, 2026
Chris David
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Why elk dries out faster than beef or bison, exact doneness temps and timing for medallions, loin steaks, tenderloin, and ground elk, and the mistakes that ruin a lean cut.
Posted on August 16, 2026
Chris David
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The three safe ways to thaw meat, why the counter method is riskier than most people realize, and exact thaw times for bison, seafood, and larger roasts.
Posted on August 12, 2026
Chris David
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A cut by cut Instant Pot guide to bison, elk, wild boar, and heritage pork, with exact times, altitude adjustments, doneness temps, and fixes for the most common pressure cooking mistakes.
Posted on August 11, 2026
Chris David
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The full science and technique behind eating more liver, including three cooking methods, the pill sized freezing method step by step, and fixes for the most common liver mistakes.
Posted on August 10, 2026
Chris David
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