How To
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Welcome to the New SRF Journal
The SRF Journal is our knowledge center for information, recipes and instruction for our products and company. We refreshed this section of our website to help you quickly find a great recipe, preparation instructions for your favorite steak or to take a closer look at various aspects of Snake River Farms.
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How to Cook Sea Scallops
Sea scallops add a touch of luxury to a meal. Tender and sweet, with a hint of brine, this popular seafood is a staple of fine dining but is also easy to prepare at home.
Learn more about this delectable bivalve, different preparation methods and check out two delicious recipes.
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HOW TO COOK HALIBUT
Halibut is a highly prized ocean-going fish known for its delicate flavor and firm flakey texture. Not only is it delicious, but halibut is low in fat and high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Found in the cold waters of the Northwest Pacific, this popular fish is versatile and works well with a wide range of cooking techniques.
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Butcher Shop Bootcamp: Seafood
Here’s where you will discover seafood facts, tips and techniques to take your seafood cooking to the pro level. Scroll down the page to reveal more Butcher Shop Bootcamp resources.
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Butcher shop Bootcamp: Kurobuta Pork
Here’s where you will discover pork facts, tips and techniques to take your kurobuta pork cooking to the pro level. Scroll down the page to reveal more Butcher Shop Bootcamp resources.
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Butcher Shop Bootcamp: Beef
Here’s where you will discover beef facts, tips and techniques to take your steak cooking to the pro level. Scroll down the page to reveal more Butcher Shop Bootcamp resources.
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Why It’s Important to Cut Against the Grain
Why is it important to cut meat against the grain? Cutting against the grain shortens the muscle fibers of a steak and prevents a tough, chewy texture. Understanding how to cut meat against the grain is an important technique to make steaks, chops and roasts more tender.
Cutting against the grain is simple. Find the direction of the muscle fibers, then slice at a 90-degree angle. Read on to learn more about this important meat carving skill. -
HOW TO COOK SRF SEAFOOD
New to cooking seafood? Here are some basic preparation instructions to make our wild-caught lobster, fish, scallops and shrimp. All our seafood is sustainably caught in coastal waters throughout the U.S. These fresh-frozen delicacies from the sea are fast and easy to make in your kitchen or on the grill.
We also have a variety of recipes for our seafood in the Recipes & Tips section of the Snake River Farms website.
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How to Cook Skirt Steak
When you hear skirt steak, you may envision a cut of beef that’s tough, chewy, and not as high-profile as steaks like New York strip and the ribeye. In fact, skirt steak is known as a “butcher’s cut.” That means it was historically passed over by consumers in favor of those more well-known cuts. However, what those butchers knew and what many steak lovers now realize is that the skirt steak boasts that rich marbling we all covet, so when it’s cooked properly, what you get from us is a juicy, beefy cut of delicious American Wagyu skirt steak.
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The Ultimate Guide to Flat Iron Steak
Perhaps it doesn’t have the show stopping powers of a beautiful, thick-cut tomahawk steak. And it may not be as luxurious as a mouthwatering, tender cut of filet mignon. But that doesn’t mean you should underestimate the flat iron steak. This versatile cut of beef brings its own star qualities to any carnivorously inspired meal. Let’s learn more about this very tender, trendy new cut and the best way to cook a perfect, medium-rare flat iron steak.
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How to Cook the Perfect Picanha Steak
The Picanha steak is a triangular cut of beef that is popular in South America. Learn the best way to cook this tender, delicious cut.
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The Best Way to Cook a Pork Chop
Cooking a perfect pork chop is easy, especially when you start with thick cut, Kurobuta pork chops from Snake River Farms. Sourced from 100% Berkshire pork, these heritage pork chops cook up juicy and full of flavor.
The best way to cook a pork chop is to utilize your oven and a skillet to provide both a beautiful brown sear and a tender juicy interior. This can be accomplished by searing, then baking or reversing this process by baking first and finishing with a pan sear.
