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 Sheet Pan Pork Chops on the pan ready to serve
Sheet Pan Pork Chops
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich on a plate with green beans - Southern Living
Easy, Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
Southern Living Cast-Iron Roast Chicken in the pan ready to serve
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Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas baked and ready to serve
Garlic Bread Pizzas Will Keep The Game Day Crowd Happy
Southern Living Cajun-Rubbed Pork Chop Bites
Billy Reid's Cajun-Rubbed Pork Chop Bites Will Be The Star Of Your Tailgate
Southern Living Porcupine Meatballs on a plate to serve with rice
Porcupine Meatballs
Southern Living Sweet-and-Spicy Sausage Bites in the skillet to serve
Sweet-And-Spicy Sausage Bites
Southern Living Slow Cooker Chili in bowls to serve
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Southern Living Bacon BBQ Smokies on a platter to serve
Bacon-Wrapped Smokies
Southern Living Crispy Ranch Chicken on a plate to serve with spaghetti
Crispy Ranch Chicken
Southern Living Smoky Bacon Snack Mix in bowls to serve
Bacon Snack Mix
Southern Living Big-Batch BLTs on a tray to serve
All-You-Can-Eat BLTs
Quick Turkey Chili
Quick Turkey Chili
Cranberry Chicken Salad on a light pink plate - Southern Living
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Southern Living Cat-Head Biscuit Sandwiches ready to serve
Cathead Biscuit Sandwiches
Southern Living Bacon Pimiento Cheese in a bowl to serve with crackers
Bacon Pimiento Cheese
Southern Living Alabama Peach Bombs on a platter to serve
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Southern Living Homemade Chicken Stock in jars ready to use
Homemade Chicken Stock
8 packages of different hot dog brands
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Million Dollar Baked Beans
Our Million Dollar Baked Beans Will Have Everyone Clamoring For The Recipe
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How To Tell If Your Steak Has Gone Bad
Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Roll Ups on a plate to serve with spaghetti
These Marry Me Chicken Roll Ups Are Kind Of Genius
Hilda’s Portuguese Stewed Chicken
Hilda's Portuguese Stewed Chicken
Southern Living Pan-Seared Rib-Eye with Mushroom-Hunter’s Sauce sliced on a platter to serve
Pan-Seared Rib-Eye With Mushroom-Hunter's Sauce
Southern Living Grilled Chicken Sandwich after grilling the chicken
How Can You Tell If Chicken Has Gone Bad?
meat in packages in a case at the grocery store
Is It Safe To Eat Meat In Bloated Packaging?
Southern Living Millionaire Bacon BLT assembled and ready to serve
Millionaire Bacon BLT Puts All Other Sandwiches To Shame
Southern Living Cheeseburger Pasta in a bowl to serve
25 Of Grandpa's Favorite Ground Beef Recipes
Southern Living Sweet-and-Sour Braised Beef Brisket in the pan ready to serve
This Is How Much Brisket To Make Per Person
Southern Living Sumac Chicken Thighs on a plate to serve
Sumac Chicken
Raw Ground Beef
You Might Be Storing Raw Meat In The Wrong Place—Here's Where To Keep It In The Fridge
Southern Living Breaded Pork Chops on a platter to serve with sauce
Breaded Pork Chops Are The Best Dinner Idea
Southern Living Cowboy Spaghetti in a bowl to serve
It's Time To Give Cowboy Spaghetti A Twirl
Million Dollar Meatloaf - Southern Living
Can You Freeze Meatloaf?
Southern Living Mississippi Pot Roast ready to serve over mashed potatoes
Mississippi Pot Roast
Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve
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Southern Living Garlic Butter Chicken on a platter ready to serve
30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Is A New Dinner Favorite
Southern Living Sweet and Spicy Corn Soup with toppings
Sweet-And-Spicy Corn Soup Gets Better With Every Spoonful
Southern Living Pizza Casserole with a serving scooped out to eat
Pizza Casserole
Easy Chili
Hearty Slow-Cooker Beef Recipes
Southern Living Mamas Fried Chicken on a platter to serve
Mama's Fried Chicken
Cajun Mac and Cheese
35 Side Dishes For Pulled Pork That Will Wow The Potluck Crowd
slow-cooker taco soup in two bowls with cheese - Southern Living
Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
Southern Living Marry Me Chicken in the skillet to serve topped with fresh basil leaves
40 Chicken Breast Recipes To Make For Dinner Tonight
homemade chicken nuggets on a white plate with pickles and a side of ranch dressing - Southern Living
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Cajun Mac And Cheese
Cajun Mac And Cheese
Southern Living No Peek Chicken on a plate to serve
No-Peek Chicken Will Have You Seeing Stars
Southern Living Crispy Chicken Thighs on a plate with a salad on the side
20 Five-Ingredient Chicken Recipes For Effortless Dinners
The Fresh Market Grocery Store
This $3.99 Deal Is Why I Shop At The Fresh Market Every Tuesday
Southern Living Living Red Potato Salad on a platter to serve
Red Potato Salad Is A Family Reunion Favorite
Southern Living BBQ Chicken on a platter ready to serve with coleslaw
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Southern Living Tennessee Onions in the dish ready to serve
32 Sides That Will Jazz Up Jambalaya
Southern Living Muffuletta Panzanella salad in a bowl to serve
Muffuletta Panzanella
Southern Living Waldorf Chicken Salad in a bowl to serve
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Southern Living Mississippi Salisbury Steaks on a plate to serve
The Saucy, Savory Perfection Of Mississippi Salisbury Steak
Southern Living Homemade Corndogs in a basket to serve
Homemade Corn Dogs
Homemade Chicken Salad on a white plate with lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and crackers
Homemade Chicken Salad
st. louis ribs on a gray plate - Southern Living
Smoky St. Louis Ribs
a plate filled with bacon-wrapped tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and green beans
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Is A Real Showstopper
Southern Living Barbecue Pork Pizza shredding the pork
This Is How Long Pulled Pork Lasts In The Fridge, According To An Expert
Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve
25 Side Dishes To Serve With BBQ Brisket
bacon ranch cheese ball on a serving platter with crackers and a knife - Southern Living
Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball Is The Best Way To Start A Party
Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole
Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole