Walter Perez of Humble can’t start his day without a hot cup of coffee. The Guatemalan immigrant needs it before he steps into a 35-degree walk-in cooler to work his normal eight to 10-hour workday as ...

Oscar Soto has worked as a butcher at Texas Roadhouse in Elk Grove since 2016, and every year since, he’s participated in the company’s annual Meat-Cutting Challenge. Soto placed first during a ...

Music blasted over the clatter of knives and thuds of meat at the Big Boy Arena in Fraser, as 35 professional meat cutters from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio participated in the annual Qualifying Meat ...

Different cuts of meat have unique textures, fat content, and cooking needs, meaning there’s no one-size-fits-all method for perfect results. From marbled ribeye to lean tenderloin, understanding your ...

From the intercollegiate arena to professional certification, meat judging blends science, skill, and precision. It’s about evaluating quality, yield, and presentation while applying sound food safety ...