The Complete Guide to Cooking Meat Perfectly: Master Every Cut, Method, and Technique for Restaurant-Quality Results at Home

Stop Guessing. Start Cooking Meat Perfectly Every Time. Dry chicken breast. Tough steaks. Overcooked pork chops. If you've ever been frustrated by meat that doesn't turn out right, this book will change everything. The Complete Guide to Cooking Meat Perfectly isn't just another recipe collection—it's a complete system for understanding how meat responds to heat and why certain techniques work. Spencer Westel breaks down the science behind cooking meat into simple, practical principles that work for every cut, every method, and every type of meat. Inside You'll Discover: How to achieve perfect doneness every single time using temperature instead of guesswork • The exact techniques for searing, roasting, braising, and grilling that professional chefs use • Why some cuts need quick, high heat while others require slow, gentle cooking • The truth about resting meat and why it's the most important step nobody does • How to rescue tough cuts and transform them into fall-apart tender masterpieces • Essential equipment that matters (and expensive gear that doesn't) • Foolproof methods for beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and game meats • Advanced techniques like reverse searing, sous vide, and dry aging at home • How to troubleshoot common problems like dry meat, uneven cooking, and burnt exteriors Whether you're cooking a weeknight chicken dinner or an expensive ribeye for a special occasion, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to make it exceptional. Learn to cook steaks that rival high-end steakhouses, roast chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat, braise tough cuts until they melt in your mouth, and grill like a backyard champion. This isn't about following rigid recipes—it's about building intuition and understanding that lets you approach any cut of meat with confidence. Once you grasp these fundamental principles, you'll never need to guess again. Perfect for: Home cooks tired of inconsistent results • Anyone who wants to master meat without culinary school • Grill enthusiasts ready to level up their technique • Cooks who want to understand the "why" behind cooking methods • Anyone intimidated by expensive cuts of meat Stop wasting money on overcooked, underseasoned, disappointing meat. Start cooking with the confidence that comes from truly understanding what you're doing.