Dry-Age Meat Like a 5 Star Chef, in Your Own Home

Cooking for your family and friends is much different than being a 5-star chef, but that doesn’t mean your food can’t be just as high quality. Dry-aged meat is one of the many ways professional chefs create flavorful, tender cuts of meat that drive the dinner guests crazy, and our grilling expert, Matt, has come to prove that you can dry-age your meat just like the professionals, in your own home.

Fishing: From Pond to Plate

Fishing togetherFishing is one of the tastiest sports around, and there is a lot more to it than you might realize. I have tips and tricks prepared for each step of the fishing process, from preparing your tackle box to tackling your fryer.

 

25 Tips for Tailgating Success

With football season approaching, you’re dreaming of making your tailgate parties the star of the parking lot. Follow these 25 professional tips to take your tailgating to the next level!1. Make a tailgating list.

You don’t want to get to the parking lot, set up, and then discover that you forgot paper towels or charcoal. Make a list of everything you’ll need, from prep to clean up. If you tailgate a lot, laminate your list once it’s finalized. Don’t forget to include your parking pass and your event ticket!

Brining: Make the Juiciest, Most Tender Meat With Only Two Ingredients

There’s no better way to spend late summer than with a backyard cookout. It’s not so hot, you can invite all of your friends, plus, it’s a good excuse to show off your grilling skills. When grilling, you usually lose a lot of juiciness from the meat, but there is a way to get the juiciest, most tender meat that you’ve ever tasted with as little as two ingredients; its name is brining.

grilling pork chops after brining   chicken after brining

What is Brining?

We talked about brining briefly in our marinating post earlier this month, but it’s such a game-changer in the grilling world that we wanted to bring it back for a deeper look.

Tips on How to Run With Your Dog

Running with your dog is a great way to stay in shape and build a strong relationship with your canine companion. Running together can be a great experience, but it can also lead to a great amount of frustration if not done properly. Follow these tips to get the most out of running with your dog.

 

Win a Free Trail Cam During Our #TrailCamTuesday Event

Whether you’re a hunting expert or a tree stand trainee, you or someone you know could use some free hunting gear. A new trail cam is a great addition to your hunting equipment, and Rural King is prepared to give away 8 Wildgame Innovations trail cameras during the all new #TrailCamTuesday event.

Trail cam picture - day  Trail cam picture - night

15 Ways to Make the Most of Your Farmers Market Visit

When you visit your local Farmers Market, the sheer quantity and variety can become overwhelming. It’s easy to buy too much or too little, pay too much, or leave with something you don’t use. To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, August 6-12, 2017, we’re here to help with these pro tips! Follow these instructions to make the most out of your next visit to your local Farmers Market.

1. Know What’s In Season

Following in-season charts like this one from the USDA or this one from EWG.org will keep your expectations realistic and will help you eat the freshest produce year round. Seeking oranges in Colorado or pineapple in Georgia in summer, for example, will probably lead to disappointment. On the other hand, knowing what’s in season can open up entirely new types of produce that your family may love!

Easy Marinades for Everything You Grill

When life gets busy, it can be difficult to find time to make dinner. These marinades can make your busy weeknights easier or even take center stage for your weekend entertaining. Read on for some great recipes that can help you with convenient meal prep.

The Basics of Marinades

To begin, effective marinades should always consist of these 3 elements: an acid, such as vinegar, wine, citrus juice, or yogurt; a fat, such as olive oil, coconut milk, or other vegetable oil; and seasonings, such as aromatics, salt, citrus zest, chile peppers, or even sugars.

Acids help break down the proteins, which allows the flavor to penetrate. Fats help keep the proteins moist. Seasonings add flavor. A good rule of thumb for proportions is to combine 3 parts fat with 1 part acid and then season to taste.

Garden Fresh Recipes for Your Garden Fresh Produce

If you have so much produce from your garden that you don’t know what to do with it all, I’ve found some fresh recipes to help!

Assorted Produce   

Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Stuffed Mini Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • chopped cilantro for topping, optional

Kamado Grilling: Everything You Need to Know

Kamado, “stove” or “cooking range” in Japanese, is a term used for ceramic grills. They are used in all types of outdoor cooking, including grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking.  

Ceramic is used in many kamados because of its ability to retain uniform heat and moisture. The most famous, and most popular, kamado brand, Big Green Egg, began in the United States in 1974. Since that time, many other kamado brands and styles have emerged, such as these by Pit Boss.

Since this grill style has a long and growing list of fans, we’re here to tell you what’s so special about them!