Meat is a staple in many Southern Living recipes, and understanding its versatility means considering all the wonderful ways to use it. Whether you prefer using ground beef as the basis for quick-fix suppers, or prefer to make your own dry rub to slow-cook ribs, meat can be an incredible addition to a meal when cooked properly.

Southern Living Pork Chop Sandwich on plates to serve with a beer
Pork Chop Sandwich
Pork Chops with Carolina Barbecue Sauce, Smoked Butter, and Braised Onions on a platter to serve
Pork Chops With Carolina Barbecue Sauce, Smoked Butter, And Braised Onions
Southern Living Dried Beef Cheese Ball ready to serve with crackers
Dried Beef Cheese Ball
Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve
Marry Me Chicken
Southern Living Grilled Chicken Legs on a platter to serve with white barbecue sauce
Grilled Chicken Legs
Southern Living Bourbon- and Cola-Glazed Steak Kebabs on a platter to serve with smashed cucumber salad beside
Bourbon- And Cola-Glazed Steak Kebabs
Southern Living Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri served on two plates with tomato salad beside
Grilled Flank Steak With Chimichurri
Hamburger Stew
Grandpa's Favorite Ground Beef Recipes
Southern Living Sweet-and-Smoky Grilled Pork Tenderloins sliced on a cutting board
Sweet-And-Smoky Grilled Pork Tenderloins
Southern Living Homemade Baked Beans in the dish ready to serve
Homemade Baked Beans
Southern Living Curry Chicken Salad in lettuce cups on a tray to serve
Curry Chicken Salad
Southern Living Swedish Meatballs a serving on a plate on cooked egg noodles with jam on the side
Swedish Meatballs
Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions
Chicken And Sausage Gumbo
Southern Living Roasted Spatchcock Chicken in the pan ready to serve
Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
Southern Living Sweet Tea Brined Ham with Lemon Glaze on a platter to serve
Sweet Tea-Brined Ham With Lemon Glaze
Southern Living Crispy Chicken Thighs on a plate with a salad on the side
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Southern Living Doritos Chicken Casserole serving on plate with casserole beside
Doritos Chicken Casserole
Glazed spiral-cut ham on white platter
Glazed Spiral-Cut Ham
Southern Living Asparagus Stuffed chicken ready to serve
Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken
Southern Living slow cooker ham on a serving platter with a plated serving beside
Slow-Cooker Ham
Southern Living Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini in pan with serving spoon
Chicken-And-Rice Bake With Broccolini
Southern Living Chicken Leg Quarters With Asparagus and Buttermilk Ranch on sheet pan
Chicken Leg Quarters With Asparagus And Buttermilk Ranch
Southern Living Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Radishes
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Radishes
Southern Living Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots in roasting pan
Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots
Southern Living Roasted Lamb With Fresh-Herb Sauce on serving platter
Roasted Lamb With Fresh-Herb Sauce
cooked ground beef in skillet
Should You Rinse Ground Beef? Experts Weigh In
Southern Living Cream Cheese Sausage Balls in a bowl to serve
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket shredded with sauce ready to serve
Slow-Cooker Brisket
Southern Living Apricot Chicken on a serving platter
Apricot Chicken
Mississippi Chicken
Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
Homemade Fatty Pork Rinds
What’s the Difference Between Pork Rinds, Cracklins, And Fatback?
Southern Meatloaf
Southern Meatloaf
Grilling Hamburger
The Reason It's More Dangerous To Eat An Undercooked Burger Than Undercooked Steak
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
Meatloaf May Not Be Cool, But This Ina Garten Recipe Is Good Enough to Serve Company
How to Braise Meat
How To Braise Meat For A Tender Cut Every Time
Holiday Ham
A Genuine Smithfield Ham Can Only Hail From Smithfield, VA
Women enjoy Ajax Diner
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chicken breasts marinating in a reddish marinade
How Long To Marinate Chicken
Beefy Nacho Casserole
67 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Snap
Prime Rib With Horseradish Dipping Sauce
How Much Prime Rib To Buy For Your Holiday Dinner
Grilled Chicken and Corn with Charred Scallion-Lime Butter
Our Favorite Grilled Chicken Recipes
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
13 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Cooking Fried Chicken
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
19 Pulled Pork Recipes That The Whole Family Will Love
Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad
13 Easy and Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Steak
Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole
24 Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes Your Family Will Love
Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls
30 Ground Beef Casserole Recipes To Bake for Hearty Family Dinners
How To Carve A Turkey
How To Carve A Turkey
The Best Ways to Reheat Steak
From Rare To Well-Done, Here's How To Tell When Your Steak Is Just Right
Pork Chops with Dijon-Buttermilk Sauce
Delicious Pork Chop Recipes That'll Please the Whole Family
Brisket with Carrots and Horseradish-Parsley Gremolata
Tender Beef Brisket Recipes for Sunday Supper and Beyond
Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb
5 Delicious Lamb Recipes That Belong on Your Dinner Table
Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa Recipe
Hearty Turkey Chili Recipes You Can Feel Good About
Carved Turkey Presentation
How Long To Cook A Turkey: A Pound-By-Pound Guide
steak
News Flash—Sugar Is the Natural Tenderizer Your Meat Has Been Missing
charcuterie board and wine
How to Pair Your Charcuterie Board with the Right Wine
Pork Chili Verde
Savory Beef Chili Recipes That'll Feed a Crowd
maple bourbon glazed ham
Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham
Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Why Spatchcocking a Chicken is Easier Than it Sounds (Really!)
stew
Sunday Supper: Brunswick Stew
Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak
These Dry Aging Bags Are a Game-Changer If You Love Grilling Steaks At Home
Pan Searing and Basting Steak
The First Thing To Do When Cooking Steak
Beer Can Chicken
The Secret to Grilling Beer Can Chicken