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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.

Pig in Australia Steals 18 Beers from Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow

Craig ONeal, FlickrForget crocodiles and snakes, the real animal threat in Australia is wild pigs. At least if you’re campingAt a campground in Western Australia over the weekend, a feral pig guzzled down 18 beers that had been left out improperly secured. And just like anyone 18 beers in at a rural dive bar, the pig got big-headed and decided to start a fight with a cow, resulting in the cow chasing the pig around a car.“In the middle of…

How Sugar Makes A Steak Better

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 ...

7 Myths About Cooking Steak That Need to Go Away

I'm not generally a negative person, and my normal reaction to seeing misinformation spread through the internet is to simply try and dilute it by spreading some verity and beauty—I've produced more than my share of articles about how to grill steaks (baked up and backed up by real science and research, no less!) in the name of truth and pageviews, and if you want to take a look at those, you can scroll on down to the bottom of this article for…

Fake Meat Might Feed Your Dog and Save the Planet

Pet food represents as much as 30% of all meat consumption in America.

How to Improve Safety on a Meat Slicer

Meat slicers pose a serious risk of severe cuts and amputations. Follow these tips to keep your employees safe when working with meat slicers.

All About Cured Meats

The 5 Best—and 5 Worst—Meat Substitutes for Vegetarians

Discover the healthiest sources of plant protein—and why vegan sausage is no better for you than the real thing.

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?

What Questions Should We Be Asking About Cell-Based Meats?

What questions should consumers, advocates and retailers be asking about cell-based meats? Here is a starter list.

A Butcher’s Six Secrets for Saving Money on Meat

When I think about thrift and meat—specifically in the U.S., but increasingly in areas like Europe—the first thing that comes to mind is the devotion folks have to tenderness. This tends to be the Holy Grail quality people look for in meat. To me, this is a backwards approach to quantifying the quality of meat.