Skirt Steak (inside or outside) Yield: 4 servings approx. Cooking Method: Grill (Charcoal or Gas) Notes in advance: Prepare Chimichurri Sauce/Marinade in advance, if desired have skirt steak marinate for a couple hours/overnight – otherwise use as sauce only. Ingredients 1 x 1.5 pound skirt steak, cut it in half crosswise Salt and freshly ground […]
Spring is finally here (meaning in Chicago we’ll get about 5 more snowstorms), however for everyone else, uncover your grills – and make sure to check for rust. Uncovering your Grill A barbecue grill is subject to all sorts of abuse: high temperatures and grease splatters while cooking, and constant exposure to the elements if […]
Happy 179th Birthday Chicago! We wouldn’t be here without you – 179 years young!
Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs Yield: 6 to 8 servings Cooking Method: Grilling (Gas or Charcoal) Or Oven Preparation in Advance 4 hours to overnight for marinating the ribs Ingredients Special equipment: Optional: 1.5 cups wood chips or chunks (hickory or own preference), soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover and drained For the ribs and […]
BRAISED BRISKET WITH BOURBON-PEACH GLAZE Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings INGREDIENTS Rub: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Brisket: 1 4-pound trimmed flat-cut brisket with about 1/3″ top layer of fat 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided 3/4 cup chopped […]
Chicago Meat Authority just celebrated its 26th anniversary! Congratulations to all of our employees for many years of hard work and excellent service – and to many more! Our Burgundy Circle (5 years), Platinum Ring (10 years), and Diamond League employees (25 years) – with President/Founder/Owner Jordan Dorfman! Our Burgundy Circle (5 years) and Platinum […]
Chicago Meat Authority would like to wish you a Happy New Year! 2015 was definitely a year for the books – and we wish nothing but all the best for the year to come! From CMA to you – Happy 2016! Cheers!
How to Cook the Perfect Steak Indoors If you’re located in Chicago like us or anywhere cold for that matter – you are most likely experiencing some cold temperatures. The grill is probably covered for the season – or perhaps you are one to run back & forth in the cold between the warmth […]
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Simply put, while Turkey is delicious, it makes you tired – Ham gives you energy! Tryptophan never ceases to tire us all on this beloved occasion when we get together with family & friends. Have you considered eating a delicious Ham Roast for Thanksgiving instead? CMA’s BRT Ham Roast #82440! Click here for […]
Chicago Meat Authority attended the annual Chicago Midwest Meat Association dinner at the renowned Erie Cafe! Check out our own Charlie Kiolbasa, Sean Cannon, & Ray Kozlowski (first image, left to right). Click here for more pictures!