Preparing Your Holiday Roast

If you were lucky enough to get a holiday roast then you are one step ahead of some of the shoppers I met at the market yesterday. Our grocer ran out of premium roasts so I am making do with a cheaper cut. Regardless of whether you are preparing a choice cut or a more economical cut such as round tip, top sirloin or eye round there are a few tips you should keep in mind. When seasoning your roast add the salt after cooking. Every cook knows it’s easier to add more than to eliminate excess. It’s also a … Continue reading

Holiday Roasts 101

Are you preparing a roast for the holidays? If you live in the state of Wisconsin then there is a good (make that great) chance that you will be eating a roast of some sort in the next few days given the run on beef at the markets around here. Which brings me to my first roast-related tip: Order in advance. During the holiday season it’s a good idea to order the type and size roast you’ll need to feed the family in advance. Otherwise, you end up facing the predicament I found myself in yesterday—picking through the scraps. Premium … Continue reading