The SDSU BBQ Bootcamp program is designed to educate consumers about beef selection, preparation, and use in meals. Use this playlist to learn about:
- Safe handling
- Selecting cuts
- Degrees of doneness
- Grilling and smoking basics
- Grilling tri-tip
- Cooking a brisket
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Butcher's Guide to Red Meat
The purpose of this guide is to serve as an educational resource to help bridge the knowledge gap between livestock producers, meat processors, and consumers to aid in furthering processor education and to serve as a resource to reference when answering consumer questions.
Building a Meat Processing Facility
This decision tool is designed for those interested in entering the meat industry.
Ground Beef Basics
Fact sheet on navigating regulations and misconceptions of ground beef.
Upcoming Events
Beef 20/20
SDSU Extension will host a hands-on workshop for cattle industry stakeholders on January 6-8, held in the Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007) on the campus of South Dakota State University.
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Beef 20/20
SDSU Extension will host a hands-on workshop for cattle industry stakeholders on January 6-8, held in the Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007) on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Butcher's Guide to Red Meat
The purpose of this guide is to serve as an educational resource to help bridge the knowledge gap between livestock producers, meat processors, and consumers to aid in furthering processor education and to serve as a resource to reference when answering consumer questions.
Impacts of Beef Hot Carcass Weight on Steak Palatability
The beef industry is constantly evolving, with producers striving for maximum efficiency and high product quality. Recent research at South Dakota State University evaluated the impact of beef hot carcass weight and product aging on steak palatability.