REP PROVISIONS BLOG — cooking

This is a great video on how to smoke the perfect beef short ribs. We like to keep it simple and you really only need 3 things: • Beef Short ribs• Kosher Salt – 1/2 tsp per pound• Our Sea Salt & Smoked Paprika Rub IMPORTANT COOKING INFO: For desired tenderness the ribs have to reach an internal temperature of 203˚. The fibers begin to breakdown after reaching 200˚ creating a more tender rib. NOTE: if you are smoking them around 225˚ the ribs will reach a plateau at 165˚. DO NOT rush them they will get to the desired temperature but...

Creamy Beef Stew with Red WineFrom Theresa’s Kitchen in Independence, Missouri to Your Kitchen.

Collagen has been emerging as a popular supplement over the past few years, and for good reason! It turns out our ancestors may have known a thing or two about the power of utilizing the whole animal for our body’s health and wellbeing, including that special substance that makes our skin and bones so strong. 

Cooking grass-fed beef differs slightly than cooking grain-fed, conventional beef. The importance of knowing the differences between the two can preserve the flavors and tenderness of the meat during the cooking process.  Compared to grain-fed, cattle that are pasture-raised from start to finish are naturally leaner and contain more healthy fats. The true difference is attributed to the animal’s lifestyle. Grain-fed cattle receive little or no exercise while grass-fed cattle are healthy and considerably more active, resulting in beautiful muscle quality. The meat requires gentler cooking to protect the integrity of those muscle fibers. Cooking with lower cooking temperatures and...