Recipes, Cooking Tips & News

Looking for advice on how to nail your backyard barbecue burger game? We gotcha. Here's how to elevate your burger skills and impress your guests. Choose Quality Ingredients Start with great ground beef. Look for beef that has a good fat content, aiming for 75% lean to 25% fat. This ratio strikes a perfect balance between flavor and juiciness. We grind beef daily—often multiple times a day—using the same cuts you see displayed in our shops. Our fresh, loosely packed ground be

Cooking Steak: Tips and Techniques for Perfectly Cooked Meat This ATB article reviews tips for cooking steak on a stove-top, in an oven, or on a BBQ. Savor the rich flavor of Canadian beef, expertly cooked to perfection, with fresh herbs and pepper seasoning. Preparing Your Steak Before you start cooking, take the steak out of the fridge. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps the meat to cook more evenly. Season with coarse salt and pepper, or your f

Yes, Around the Block Butcher & Market has a beautiful solid maple butcher block in use every day. These thick, sturdy wooden blocks provide a durable surface for cutting and preparing meat. Here’s why they are important: Durability: Butcher blocks withstand heavy chopping and cutting without damaging knives. Hygiene: Properly maintained wooden blocks have natural antibacterial properties. Precision: The solid surface allows butchers to work efficiently and safely. Aesthetic: