INGREDIENTS 12 cups cold water 1 Mack Brook Farm soup bone 8 ounces baby carrots (1/2 small bag) or 2 large regular carrots 1 bunch celery, both ends trimmed 1 large onion, cut into chunks 3 teaspoons coarse salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon vinegar (draws more minerals from the bone) DIRECTIONS Combine all [...]
We had been sending our beef tongue to New York City restaurants. Talking to one of the chefs, I asked how they used them. His answer surprised me. Tongue Tacos! We like tacos – see our recipe using Mack Brook Farm hamburger – so I thought this was worth a try. I admit I had [...]
INGREDIENTS 1-pound Mack Brook Farm hamburger 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (28 ounce) can plus 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans (optional) 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Sauté onion [...]
Try this tasty rub instead of a marinade. For a new flavor twist, pair with Chimichurri Sauce, which originated in Argentina and is used on steak throughout Latin America. INGREDIENTS 1 Mack Brook Farm flank steak (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon [...]
This recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous local chef John Marzilli of Salty’s Pub in Latham, NY! Mack Brook Farm had the honor of being paired with Chef Marzilli for a charity event to raise money for the Capitol District Community Gardens. The event paired local farmers with local chefs. Chef Marzilli used our [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 Package (1-1.25 pounds) Mack Brook Farm Beef Kebobs (1 inch sirloin cubes) 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) box sliced white mushrooms 8-10 Shitake mushrooms (optional), finely chopped, stems discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups beef stock (see recipe for stock using Mack Brook Farm soup bones) 8 ounces sour [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 piece (approximate 3-4 pounds) Mack Brook Farm Brisket or Chuck Roast 1 18-ounce bottle BBQ sauce, of your choice DIRECTIONS Salt and pepper the meat and place in Crockpot. You may have to cut it into two pieces. Add BBQ sauce. Cook on low 6 hours. Remove meat from Crockpot. Slice thinly or [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 piece (approximately 3-4 pounds) Mack Brook Farm Sirloin Tip, Top Round or Eye Round 2 Tablespoons butter or oil for browning Liquid for cooking – use wine mixed with water or use stock or beer DIRECTIONS Salt and pepper roast. Heat butter or oil in Dutch Oven. Over high heat, brown meat 5 [...]
INGREDIENTS 1-pound Mack Brook Farm hamburger 16-ounce jar salsa (of your choice) 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Sauté hamburger in olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Drain grease from pan. Add salsa and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve on soft or hard tacos with shredded lettuce, [...]
