If you’re asking yourself this question, then you’ve come to the right place. Slab bacon is just bacon in its natural state – whole, smoked pork belly before it’s sliced into familiar bacon strips. The best part about slab bacon is that you can slice it how you like: thick, ultra-thin, or cube it for lardons….
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The Best Way to Grill Whole Chicken
Here’s a grilling showstopper: chicken under a brick. This easy – yet impressive – recipe is the perfect choice for your end-of-summer backyard parties. Known in Italian as pollo al mattone, chicken under a brick involves prepping the chicken so it lies flat and grilling it skin-side down with a weight on top. Because it is…
3 Easy Cold Dishes for Hot Summer Nights
These are the dog days of summer. Too hot to grill? Too humid to fire up the stove? Then it’s time to make a cold dinner. Obviously, a plate of charcuterie and cheese with a bottle of cold rosé is a simple solution (and one we endorse). But we have 3 super-easy recipes that are more…
What One Writer Found at a Foie Gras Farm
Foie gras is among the most discussed and debated of food topics, and D’Artagnan has been at the center of that conversation for decades. That’s because Ariane Daguin founded the company in 1985 to market the first foie gras produced in the United States. She is one of the foremost experts and most visible proponents…
These Turkey Burgers Are Anything But Boring
Do you think turkey burgers are just dry, tasteless and intended for those on a diet? Then you’re making them wrong! The turkey burger can be juicy and totally satisfying when you start with great ground meat. Ours has the right balance of dark thigh meat and lean white meat, giving it a rich turkey flavor….
12 No-Cook Ways to Dress Steaks & Chops
No pan sauce? No problem. We have recipes for 12 flavor boosters that work well with steaks, chops, duck breast, lamb, chicken and more. Our compound butters and no-cook sauces are easy to make and especially convenient for summer meals… but they will keep your cooking game fresh all year long. Read on for the recipes.
What Are Chefs Cooking with Duck Legs?
We love sharing photos of our products that chefs post on Instagram. Lately, we noticed the under-appreciated duck leg getting some love. We scrolled through our feed (getting hungrier by the minute) to see how many dazzling duck leg dishes we could find. Here are some highlights to inspire you to include duck leg confit or roasted…
Are You Grilling These Top 5 Cuts this Summer?
Plan your next dinner around a juicy steak or chop. After all, what’s better on the plate? Steaks and chops are perfectly suited for easy weeknight meals or special weekend get-togethers. Easily pan-seared or charred on the grill, they are the quickest route to your dream dinner. Whether you’re looking for veal chops, Wagyu or…
Don’t Miss Our 10 Most Shared Recipes of July
You loved them, you shared them, you pinned them! These D’Artagnan recipes got the most social media love in July. No surprise that buttermilk fried chicken leads the pack – it’s the perfect summer backyard meal. Our exclusive porcelet, milk-fed piglet, ranks with two recipes, one for very simple carnitas and another for a dramatic…
Take the Simple Sandwich to the Next Level with Charcuterie
It’s always the right time for a sandwich. Our 7 simple – and unique – baguette sandwiches are made with charcuterie for convenience and great flavor. They are perfect for picnics, road trips, beach days, glamping, and late summer lunches or dinners when it’s too hot to cook. Ready-to-eat charcuterie is good to have in the…
Best Foods for Gourmet Glamping
Have you planned your summer trip yet? If not, better hop to it! Summer is almost half over. Many people are opting for glamping – or glamorous camping – this season. And if you’re glamping, that means you’ll be cooking (unless you get a super-luxe concierge service with a chef) on a grill, campfire, or…
Make the Best Burger of the Summer with this Luxe Kit
Are you ready for the ultimate burger experience of the summer? You’ve found it in our new burger kit! Our Bacon Wagyu Burger Recipe Kit has enough Wagyu beef burgers, applewood smoked bacon, black truffle butter and brioche buns for 6 people. It’s a great gift for friends, family, and foodies … or for your weekend…