Issue No. 1 · November 2026

Cook it, lift it, read the research.

Featured Recipe

Slow-Smoked Brisket: Salt, Smoke and Patience

A whole packer brisket, salt and coarse pepper (or just salt), smoked low for the better part of a day. The king of barbecue, done the straightforward way.

November 8, 2026

The sections

Recipe25 min · Serves 2

Steak and Eggs, the Right Way

The breakfast of champions, lumberjacks and anyone with a heavy day ahead. A hard-seared steak, eggs fried in the same pan, one skillet to clean.

By Mike Hall · November 10, 2026
Article5 min read

Carnivore on a Budget: How to Eat Meat Without Going Broke

You don't need ribeye every night. A practical playbook for eating carnivore on a regular paycheque, from someone feeding a family of five.

By Cole Brennan · November 9, 2026
Recipe13 hr 30 min · Serves 12

Slow-Smoked Brisket: Salt, Smoke and Patience

A whole packer brisket, salt and coarse pepper (or just salt), smoked low for the better part of a day. The king of barbecue, done the straightforward way.

By Mike Hall · November 8, 2026
Research4 min read

How Much Protein Do Lifters Actually Need? What the Evidence Says

A 49-trial meta-analysis and a major sports-nutrition position stand agree on a range. Here's what they found, what they didn't, and what it means for meat-eaters.

By Hank Steele · November 7, 2026
Recipe45 min · Serves 6

Hidden-Liver Beef Meatballs

Juicy beef meatballs with a stealthy dose of liver blended in. The easiest way to eat organ meat for people who swear they hate organ meat.

By Jack Thornton · November 6, 2026
Training6 min read

Squat and Deadlift Form: The No-Nonsense Guide

The two lifts that build the most strength are also the two most people butcher. Step-by-step setup, the cues that matter, and the mistakes to stop making.

By Hank Steele · November 5, 2026
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