Meat

Tips and resources for storing and cooking meat on a boat -- or using canned meat if you don't have refrigeration.

How to Bone a Chicken Breast (Video)

Published on January 9, 2012; last updated on July 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts take up less space in the refrigerator. If you can’t buy them, it’s easy to bone your own with this step by step video. [More] How to Bone a Chicken Breast (Video)

No-Added-Fat Sauteing and Browning

Published on September 9, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t want to add fat to meats and vegetables when you’re sauteing or browning them? Here’s an easy way to do it! [More] No-Added-Fat Sauteing and Browning

Tenderizing Beef

Published on July 6, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got tough meat? You can tenderize it, although it may mean a slight change in the menu — no matter how hard you try, you can’t take a tough cut and turn it into filet mignon. [More] Tenderizing Beef

Food Safety 101

Published on April 18, 2011; last updated on March 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Food poisoning is never good, but it’s worse when you’re away from medical care. Learn the basics of food safety for cruisers. [More] Food Safety 101

Kitchen Shears

Published on March 9, 2011; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

My Wusthof kitchen shears are wonderful for boning meat and doing other tough chores. [More] Kitchen Shears

Pork: FREE Downloads

Published on February 21, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

4 great FREE PDF downloads with pork cuts and cooking information, plus a bilingual chart (English and Spanish) [More] Pork: FREE Downloads

How to Cut Up a Chicken

Published on February 13, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Free downloads and videos showing exactly how to cut up a chicken and bone it. Useful if you can only buy a whole chicken and also saves space! [More] How to Cut Up a Chicken

How to Grill Guides: FREE PDF Downloads

Published on January 10, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to grill something? Three great grilling guides — all FREE and downloadable in PDF format. [More] How to Grill Guides: FREE PDF Downloads

FREE Beef Cuts Information for Cruisers

Published on January 6, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What beef cuts are best to use in different recipes, English to Spanish cut translations, beef grilling information and more PDFs. [More] FREE Beef Cuts Information for Cruisers