Exploring the World of Craft Meat
How to Deep-Fry a Pasture-Raised Turkey
November 11th by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 478 times • 2 min read
Successfully deep-frying a turkey automatically puts you into Thanksgiving-hero status. What’s not to love about a juicy, tender inside and super crispy outside? Deep-frying can be risky business, though, so we created a step-by-step guide to ensure your bird-cooking is executed successfully (explosion and injury-free). Here’s what you’ll need: Paper towels Long sleeves Grilling gloves Goggles Turkey fry basket and hook ...
How to Cook a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey
November 4th by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 1,094 times • 1 min read
Turkey is the true superstar of the day, and you want to make sure it really shines. While we love our mashed potatoes and stuffing, a juicy, flavorful turkey with beautifully browned skin and tender meat is really what makes Thanksgiving the most delicious day of the year.Follow these 5 steps to ensure you cook an unbelievable pasture-raised turkey that gets all the attention it deserves!STEP 1: THAW. Thaw your turkey properly. Make sure you...
Ghoulishly Good Grub
October 28th by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 1,820 times • less than one min read
October 31st is filled with lots of sweets and trick-or-treating candy — so why not try something savory featuring the very best craft meats! Assuming there are no zombies around, you’ll be the life of the party when you bring these spooky snacks to your next Halloween get-together.Here are 4 frightfully fun dishes from Crowd Cow Ambassador Sarah Chhum (@sbgoodeats) to inspire your culinary creativity.1. Guests will be goblin’ up these...
Always Raising the Steaks
October 7th by Kialani Rule • Read 1,614 times • less than one min read
Tackle these steaks like a pro.Anyone can serve a hot dog at a tailgate, but it takes a real veteran player to serve up some steaks. Nate Cantu of @can2_bbq breaks down how to level up your tailgating game with steaks! INGREDIENTS2 New York Strip SteaksSpiceology’s SPG (Salt, Pepper, Garlic) Rub PREPARATIONSeason Steaks with your favorite rub.Set up your grill for indirect cooking.Cook Steaks on indirect heat, furthest away from the heat...
WINGING IT
October 7th by Kialani Rule • less than one min read
The Sure Fire Way to Score Big Points This SeasonAdapted from Yellow Bliss Road’s recipe, Crowd Cow toyed with the spices and sauce, and added a ranch-chive dip to balance the spicy with cool. Win or lose these wings will have you smiling and doing a touchdown dance. INGREDIENTS4 lbs chicken wings (two 2-lb packs)2/3 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 tbs chili powder2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp pepper2 tablespoon baking powder1/3 cup to 1/2 cup hot sauce...
5 Ingredient Sliders
October 7th by Kialani Rule • less than one min read
Slide your way into tailgate tastiness. @Grillin_With_Dad’s sliders are a surefire way to make game day grilling a success. Get ready for a winning season with this simple 5 ingredient slider recipe.INGREDIENTS1lb Ground BeefHawaiian RollsBacon JamCheddar CheeseSpicy Pickles PREPARATIONLightly season the ground beef with salt and pepper then shape into 2-inch patties.Grill patties until desired internal temperature is reached - use your...
New: Impossible-to-find A5 Wagyu Cuts from Iwate, Japan
September 22nd by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 3,693 times • 1 min read
NEW: For the first time available in America, we've brought over beefier cuts that turn A5 Wagyu into an experience and a meal. Shop now Nearly all Japanese Wagyu imported to America centers around the so-called "hollywood cuts" -- Ribeye, New York Strip and Tenderloin. No matter what kind of beef (angus, etc), these cuts are prized for their marbling and tenderness. And with A5 Wagyu, they’re so crazily marbled that it creates an...
Iwate Wagyu: Japan’s Most Sustainable Wagyu
September 22nd by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 211 times • less than one min read
With one of the lowest population densities of any prefecture in Japan, Iwate is known for pristine wilderness, and rugged landscapes featuring majestic cliffs that jut up meters from the ocean shores. Its well-nurtured organic soils produce some of the country’s best rice, apples and of course Wagyu. There are several notable aspects to Iwate’s unique approach to premium Wagyu which has helped it win the National Wagyu Championship 11...
Iwate Wagyu: Japan’s Most Award-Winning Wagyu
September 20th by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 764 times • 1 min read
Crowd Cow is proud to bring you Japan's most award-winning Wagyu to America for the first time for sale online: Iwate Wagyu. In Japan, there are hundreds of locally-produced varietals of Japanese Wagyu. And like wine regions in Europe, each have their own unique characteristics, histories and flavor profiles influenced by how the animals are raised, what they eat and the terroir. Don’t believe me? Consider only that the humble cow is much...
Introducing Crowd Cow Local
June 20th by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 5,774 times • 1 min read
At Crowd Cow, our mission is to bring you the best, highest quality meats, directly from the independent farmers -- because it turns out, what tastes better is also better for your health, the environment, the animals and the farmers raising them. Our mission has taken us to farms all over the United States and all over the world, discovering the best farms and foods to bring to you, our customers. Our mission has enabled us to bring you...
