Butcher Block in Echo Park Offers Retail Meats for Baseball Cookouts

Premium Retail Meats at Butcher Block

• 🥩 Butcher Block in Echo Park has launched retail meats, featuring premium, house-made sausages and classic cuts.
• 🍔 The selection includes an Australian-style burger with pickled beets and a classic American cheeseburger.

The Art of the Perfect Burger

• 💡 A good burger starts with quality meat, with a recommended 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio.
• 🇦🇺 The Australian burger's unique flavor comes from the addition of pickled beets, offering a sweet and tangy profile.

Dry-Aging and Charcuterie Explained

• 🔬 Dry-aging meat for 25 days releases lactic acid, developing a desirable funk and tenderizing the meat.
• 🧀 Butcher Block also offers in-house charcuterie, including salami and other cured meats.

Preparing and Cooking Steak

• 🔥 For cooking, especially steak, it's recommended to pat the meat dry before searing.
• 🌡️ A simple test for steak doneness involves a finger-to-chin touch test or checking the internal temperature with a toothpick.
• ⏳ Allowing steak to rest after cooking is crucial for retaining juices.

House-Made Sausages and Intimate Dining

• 🌿 Butcher Block features house-made sausages, including Lemon Oregano and Fennel Italian varieties.
• 🥖 They also offer artisanal bread from Clark Street Bakery, complementing their meat offerings.
• 🍽️ The shop provides an intimate and cozy dining experience, with a display of their dry-aged meats.