Carnico is proud to feature Pat LaFrieda’s world-renowned dry aged meats in our store — and now you can learn directly from the master butcher himself with Meat: Everything You Need to Know.

Written by Pat LaFrieda, the legendary fourth-generation butcher behind America’s premier meatpacking business, this comprehensive cookbook is the ultimate guide for meat lovers. Packed with expert knowledge, butcher tips, and more than 75 incredible recipes, this book explores everything you need to know about beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry.

Known as the butcher trusted by some of America’s greatest chefs and restaurants, Pat shares insider knowledge on selecting the best cuts, understanding flavor and marbling, dry aging, and mastering cooking techniques that bring restaurant-quality results home.

Inside you’ll find mouthwatering recipes including custom burger blends, Beef Wellington with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Chipotle-Braised Tomahawk Short Ribs, Whole Shank Osso Bucco, Crown Pork Roast, Tuscan Fried Chicken with Lemon, and much more.

Complete with step-by-step photography, detailed butcher diagrams, cooking techniques, and personal stories from the LaFrieda family’s century-long history in the meat business, Meat is both an essential cooking resource and a celebration of true craftsmanship.

• Written by legendary butcher Pat LaFrieda
• Over 75 recipes for beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry
• Expert guidance on cuts, dry aging, and cooking techniques
• Features step-by-step photos and butcher diagrams
• Includes recipes from renowned chefs and restaurateurs
• Perfect for home cooks, grillers, and serious meat lovers
• A must-have companion to Carnico’s Pat LaFrieda dry aged meats