Absolutely everything you need to know about meat.This is your one-stop guide to meat–how to choose, prepare, cook, and enjoy it. From slow-cooking for maximum flavor to hot-smoking or creating the perfect roast, this definitive guide has all the answers for avid meat cooks.

Get the best from your meat with step-by-step preparation and cooking techniques, and learn the butcher’s art with home butchery skills. Find out everything there is to know about well-raised meat–where to buy it and why it tastes better. Learn how to cook wild meat and build your knowledge to prepare and enjoy this sustainable meat with confidence. Discover why cuts matter, how to recognize top-quality meat, the most reliable test for doneness, and much, much more.

Cook more than 300 of the world’s best poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and game dishes such as Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Portuguese Pork with Clams, Kerala beef, and Barbecued Moroccan Lamb. All the recipes include timing and temperature charts for perfect results every time, and there’s expert advice on pairing meats with other foods for exciting flavor combinations.

WithThe Meat Cookbook,you can become a master of meat.