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Welcome to the new Lobel’s Culinary Club.

In the years since we launched our Web site and online butcher shop, the Lobel’s Culinary Club has become the cornerstone of our communications with our customers old and new. Our e-mails span the latest news about products and promotions to help you plan peak dining experiences for family meals, special events, and casual entertaining.

A fundamental part of the Culinary Club content comes from our unique perspective as butchers on meat handling and preparation. And while there are many recipes to share, we want to help you go beyond specific recipes to a wider world of in-depth explorations of cooking techniques. When you understand the fundamentals, you are free to invent your own culinary masterpieces.

We believe the more you know about preparing the finest meat money can buy, the more you will enjoy serving it to your family and friends.

With the launch of our expanded Culinary Club, we’ve created a living archive of knowledge that is gleaned from past e-mails and will grow with future e-mails.

Within the Culinary Club, we hope you’ll find numerous and useful resources to enhance your confidence in preparing the finest and freshest meats available, and ensure your absolute delight with the results.

For your dining pleasure,

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Stanley, David, Mark, and Evan Lobel

Recipe: David Lobel's Grilled Bacon & Onion Potato Salad

On October 4,2015 In bacon , grilling , mustard , pepper , recipes & techniques , salt

David Lobel loves Lobel’s All-Purpose Savory Seasoning (previously called Lobel’s Dry Rub) so much he’s using it in all of his go-to recipes. Here’s a great example: David has substituted an equal amount of Lobel’s All-Purpose Savory Seasoning for the dry spices and herbs in his favorite potato salad recipe. But this isn’t just any potato salad–it includes grilled bacon and onions! Check it out…

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Top 8 Cuts for Cooking Indoors or Out

On October 1,2015 In autumn , beef , lamb , pork , grilling , summer , seasons

It’s that time of year again–the transition between summer and fall. Some days there is perfect grilling weather, while other days are chilly, rainy, or windy. It makes it a little harder to plan meals when you’re not sure if you’ll be able to grill or if you’ll want to stay indoors.

There’s a solution to this conundrum and we call it “transitional cooking.” If you select cuts and recipes that can be cooked indoors or out, your menu will be ever-flexible and you’ll never get thrown off track by the weather.

To that end, we’ve put together a list of the best 8 cuts for transitional cooking. These versatile selections can be easily adapted to an indoor or outdoor menu. Take a look–is your favorite cut on the list?

Weber grill

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Ask the Butcher: What's Your Favorite Grilled Meal?

On July 5,2015 In ask the butcher , entertaining , grilling , summer

Summer is in full swing! The days are long and the weather is beautiful, which can only mean one thing—it’s officially cookout season! We asked the Lobels to tell us about their favorite grilled meals for backyard entertaining.

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Grilled Pizza: You Might Never Want Store-Bought Again

On July 2,2015 In grilling , recipes & techniques

“As American as apple pie” is often heard to convey our deep and abiding affection for a bakery staple that is symbolic of everything entwined with our national identity and patriotic pride.

But as history proves, apple pie isn’t originally American at all. And given the run of popularity, we could just as easily claim that another import tugs at Americans heart strings and palates: “As American as pizza pie.”

pizza

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Not your Ordinary Burger

On May 27,2015 In beef , entertaining , grilling , recipes & techniques

Not Your Ordinary Burger

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Sweeten up Springtime with Grilled Desserts

On May 10,2015 In entertaining , grilling , recipes & techniques , seasons , spring , summer

Sweeten up Springtime with Grilled Desserts

In addition to soaking up sunshine, one of the best parts of springtime is heading outside and taking a deep breath of that fresh spring air–and then you smell it–someone in your neighborhood is grilling! It smells so wonderful–it makes you want to fire up your own grill right there on the spot.

And we’re all in favor of that. In fact, we think there’s hardly anything that can’t be made on the grill. Have you ever prepared your entire meal on the grill? Dinner, sides, and dessert? That’s right–even sweet, delicious desserts can be grilled.

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Grilling Tools: Instant-Read Thermometer

On April 9,2015 In cooking tools , grilling

A digital instant-read thermometer is the quickest and most accurate way to know the internal temperature of whatever you are cooking. And measuring the internal temperature is the most accurate way to know how “done” your food is.

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Sausage in Profile: Hot Dogs

On April 7,2015 In food history , hot dog , sausage , pork , grilling , summer

Hot Dog

While the concept of sausage is simple, thousands of variations can be found throughout the world. Sausages can be fresh, cured, smoked, or cooked. They are made of beef, pork, veal, chicken, and more. And they can include myriad ingredients, from spices and herbs to fruits, vegetables, and cheeses—and even liquids such as beer, whiskey, or blood. Our “Sausage in Profile” series aims to introduce you to different types of sausage—their flavor profiles, histories, and uses—from familiar favorites to unique finds.

Grilling season is finally here and you know what that means—time to throw the hot dogs on the grill! While you may have enjoyed a boiled or pan-fried hot dog during the long, cold winter, there’s almost nothing better than a hot dog fresh off the grill.

The hot dog has become synonymous with American traditions like baseball and backyard barbecues. So you might be surprised to learn that the hot dog actually has German roots.

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The Ultimate Tailgating Menu

On October 6,2014 In autumn , entertaining , grilling , recipes & techniques , super sunday , winter

Now that fall is here and football season is in full swing it’s time for tailgating. We’ve compiled the ultimate tailgating menu to help your tailgate go off without a hitch. There are many dishes that can be prepared before you even reach the parking lot, making the tailgating process much more manageable. Check out these recipes, fire up your portable grill, and get pumped for the big game!

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Gateway to Autumn: A Grilled Pork Roast Menu

On September 1,2014 In autumn , grilling , pork , recipes & techniques , seasons

The onset of fall never fails to skew our appetite to great pork dishes. But, we are so reluctant to let go of summer grilling, we look for that one last grand hurrah of the cooking-outdoors season.

Here’s a menu that will usher you gently into the changing seasons in the most delicious way. And, it’s designed to give you the option of cooking everything on the grill.

Why would you want to cook everything on the grill? Because everything tastes better when it’s been grilled!

Grill-Roasted Rack Roast of Pork

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Recipe: David Lobel's Grilled Bacon & Onion Potato Salad

Top 8 Cuts for Cooking Indoors or Out

Ask the Butcher: What's Your Favorite Grilled Meal?

Grilled Pizza: You Might Never Want Store-Bought Again

Not your Ordinary Burger

Sweeten up Springtime with Grilled Desserts

Grilling Tools: Instant-Read Thermometer

Sausage in Profile: Hot Dogs

The Ultimate Tailgating Menu

Gateway to Autumn: A Grilled Pork Roast Menu