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food-and-cooking2 years ago•11 min saved

The Ultimate Guide to Short Ribs vs Brisket

Short ribs and brisket, once considered lesser cuts of beef, have gained popularity due to their flavorful and tender qualities when cooked properly. Short ribs can come from different parts of the cow, with chuck short ribs being meatier but tougher, while rib short ribs are more tender. Brisket always comes from the breast of the cow and requires low, slow cooking to melt the collagen and achieve tenderness. Short ribs can be butchered and sold as flanken or English-style ribs, each suitable for different cooking methods. Short ribs have more even fat distribution, while brisket has a leaner section covered by a cap of fat. Short ribs are generally more expensive than brisket. When cooked, short ribs tend to fall apart, while brisket retains some stringiness. Short ribs usually come with a bone, but boneless short ribs are also available. Both cuts may require trimming, with brisket being harder to cook evenly. Brisket is leaner and higher in key vitamins and minerals compared to short rib.

via Mashed|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

Belgrade Fall Festival Illness Traced to Beef Brisket

The Belgrade Fall Festival in Montana experienced a foodborne illness outbreak, with over 200 people falling ill. The Gallatin City-County Health Department has identified beef brisket as the likely culprit and has advised people to discard any leftover brisket from the event. The department is still investigating the specific pathogen responsible for the outbreak, but it caused gastrointestinal illness. This is the second reported outbreak the department has investigated this year. Health officials urge proper food preparation practices, such as ensuring that those handling food are not ill, practicing good hygiene, and maintaining appropriate cooking and holding temperatures. The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and event participants have been cooperative in assisting with the investigation.

via KBZK News|

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food-and-cooking2 years ago•3 min saved

"Surprising Meat to Steer Clear of When Grilling"

While grilling is a popular American pastime, not all meats are suitable for the grill. Brisket, despite being a king of smoked meats, doesn't take well to grilling due to its connective tissue and collagen content. Other meats like bacon and pork chops also don't grill well, as bacon can cook unevenly and produce excessive grease, while leaner cuts like pork chops tend to dry out on the grill. Grilling requires careful planning and choosing the right cuts of meat to ensure successful results.

via Daily Meal|

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food2 years ago•6 min saved

Transforming Tough Meat with Barbecue Magic: Goats and Soda

Slow cooking meat via smoking has become a global culinary technique. The low and slow cook involves cooking meat at low temperatures for a long time, with the meat not directly on top of the fire. The process breaks down collagen into gelatin, making the meat tender and juicy. The combination of wood, temperature, and patience makes the meat stand on its own. Smoking had been used for food preservation around the world for thousands of years, and eventually spread around the world.

via NPR|

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