- Meat Slicer- Tools once used in butcher shops and delicatessens to slice meats, sausages, cheeses and other deli products are now becoming more common to have in the home. As compared to a simple knife, using a meat slicer requires less effort, as well as keeps the texture of food more intact. Generally, slicers can be adjusted easily to cut slices of variable thickness. Check out the Nesco 180 watt Meat Slicer, named Best Bang for the Buck by Best Reviews.
- Rubs- Rubs are essential in modern meat preparation and are easily available online, at retail store and restaurants. They are also super easy to prepare on your own! Recipes can be found on the internet and the ingredients are sold at the grocery store. Try to start with a basic idea and then experiment and develop something new!
- Knives- Knives are chefs most important tool. Don’t skimp with this investment as a good knife will last a lifetime if taken care of. Most complete sets include 15 pieces but why not give a gift of one really good knife to the cook on your list and then build on it by giving another piece of the set for future gifts…
- Cast Iron Skillet- Whether searing a steak on the stovetop or slow-roasting a nice pork shoulder, every meat lover should have a reliable cast iron skillet. A low-tech item with high-quality results…
- Digital Meat Thermometer- Styles vary from hand-held to blue-tooth remote and prices from $15-$150 but may we suggest a nice instant-read, probe thermometer with temperature and timed settings, an alarm and a magnet attachment?
- Chef’s Press- Perfect for smashing burgers, keeping your bacon from curling up and so much more, chef’s presses are the best. Anyone who prepares meat on the regular should have one, so do your buddy a solid and wrap up a chef’s press this holiday season.
- Sous Vide Machine- French for ‘under vacuum’,also known as low-temperature, long-time (LTLT) cooking, is a method of cooking in which food is placed in a plastic pouch or a glass jar and cooked in a water bath for longer than usual cooking times at a precisely regulated temperature. The intent is to cook the item evenly, ensuring that the inside is properly cooked without overcooking the outside, and to retain moisture. It is the hottest thing for home cooks and makes your meat awesome!
- BBQ Sauces- There are hundreds of good choices out there but do yourself and your gift recipient a favor and find someone local that has spent generations developing the secret recipe. Trust us… they are out there.
- Cutting Board- A good carving board serves not only as the ideal surface to turn a whole roast chicken into manageable pieces, it doubles as a platform for presentation.
- Meat- On top of every meat lover’s gift list– meat! Bulk meat is a great option for convenience and cost-savings as well as a superior quality that you can only understand by trying. Look for local farmers that raise grass-fed and grain-finished animals with no-hormones and make arrangements to purchase your quarter or half beef or pork. This is also a great options for families to get together and share during the holidays. Contact www.schmidtfamilyfarmsmo.com if we can help!
