• Reverse sear grain-fed ribeye steak

    I wanted to cook a steak in the Weber Q+ with a meat thermometer. In theory, the Weber Q+ should function like an oven. Although it runs on gas instead of electricity, the main difference lies in temperature control. My benchtop oven has a microprocessor-controlled thermostat and heating elements that are less affected by maintenance…

  • Butcher-made sausage roll

    I like getting out of bed early on Saturdays to begin my morning routine. It means I can get to the beach at sunrise. Once I’ve walked for about 45 minutes, I drive to my butcher and select my meat for the week. I’ve been varying my diet a bit more lately as part of an…

  • The best steak I’ve ever eaten

    A few weeks ago, I bought a piece of scotch fillet from my butcher. It was labelled “economy” and priced at AUD 29.99 per kilogram. I understand that, for many people, this remains unaffordable. Jump to the recipe. I visited my butcher last weekend and saw some bulk scotch fillet steak on display. This meat…

  • Roast rolled lamb shoulder

    I thought tonight, I’d have some lamb. Occasionally, I like to buy a whole lamb shoulder because it is fun using a boning knife and dissecting the muscle bundles from the bones. Most of the time, however, because I’m lazy, I like the rolled shoulder meat for convenience. Given a choice, I prefer lamb shoulder…

  • Roast beef

    It has been a while since I roasted a lump of meat. Recently, I’ve been cooking my meat in a water bath. This 1.15 kg (2.54 lb) portion cost me $AUD21.26 ($AUD18.50/kg). I hope to get at least four or five meals from this. Leftover thinly sliced beef with flaky salt and cheese makes for a great…