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K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says the five most common meat preparation practices reported by consumers are intentionally buying cuts with more fat, letting a product sit before cooking, patting meat dry, adding seasonings and applying sauces. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension news service)
Home and Family

Survey: Meat preparation tactics differ between cuts

K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor says at-home chefs differ in how they prepare beef, pork and chicken. Read More

Home and Family

Beef Grades 101: Select, Choice or Prime?

When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety



he greatest eating experience is created when taste, texture and aroma are all brought together with the application of the right heat to reach the proper internal temperature and create the char on the outside, according to Chris Kerth, Ph.D., Texas A&M Department of Animal Science meat scientist. (Laura McKenzie, Michael Miller, Katie Perkins/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Can you smell how meat tastes?

Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Grillin’ and Chillin’? Remember food safety

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Set of vacuum packed beef (iStock - Ilia Nesolenyi)

USDA Beef Quality Grades: What do they mean?

  • By Christina Bakker │ SDSU Extension Meat Science Specialist
Texas barbecue has become an iconic culinary and cultural dish. The Brisketeers and pitmasters around the state continue to push the boundaries of the low and slow science behind barbecue. (Courtney Sacco, Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’

Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Loeffel Meat Shoppe to have reopening May 3

Open fridge with food leftovers and meal plan in glass containers. Domestic refrigerator for healthy eating. Leftover food, yogurt, cheese and other groceries. (Photo: iStock - Olga PS)

Power out? Prepping, storing food can be ‘tricky’

Meat industry, meats hanging in the cold storage. (Photo: iStock - asikkk)

New Mexico eyes meat inspection act

Cutting pork loin (Photo: SDSU Extension)

How to Cut a Boneless Pork Loin

  • By Christina Bakker │ SDSU Extension Meat Science Specialist