Week 19: Brisket and Broilers

This week's share: Brisket &/or Skirt steak

Next week's share: Rib Steaks

Hi Folks--

Just a brief note this week as I'm pressed for time with moving animals and picking up inventory and other prep for Winter Meat CSA season. I moved what will probably be the last batch of broiler chicks for the season out onto pasture this past week. They are still in their "awkward" phase--partly feathered out--and I'm keeping busy opening and closing  their "tractor" AM & PM and giving them a little supplemental heat at night. The extra work of keeping them comfortable outside is worth it; the exercise and pasture greens are good for them and great for their flavor!

As promised, we're doing brisket this week. Skirt is an option if you'd prefer, but brisket is a bit of a treat because there just aren't that many briskets on a steer. I'm including this delicious crock-pot brisket recipe from Kitchn which seems perfect for this colder fall weather. This is best prepared a day ahead, and can cook all day (or all night--which is how I prefer to do it).

As expected we are filling up quickly for Winter Meat CSA, so if you haven't gotten around to signing up yet, please don't wait! The folks up on the North Shore are really taking to the Appleton Meat CSA offering!

Take care,
Jesse