64 red meat recipes

Bold brisket marinade paste with Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, paprika, lemongrass oil, dry mustard, and red wine. Score the meat, rub it in, and marinate for several days for deep flavor penetration.

Italian-style venison pot roast braised low and slow in red wine, tomato sauce, and oregano. A Dutch oven recipe that turns lean game meat fork-tender with rich gravy.

Texas-style red chili made from dried chile pods pureed into a fiery sauce with browned meat, cumin, and oregano. No beans, slow-simmered for hours.

Baked oranges boiled whole until tender, then baked in a red cinnamon candy syrup and chilled overnight. A sweet, spiced fruit side dish for roasted meats.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.

Easy braised lamb shanks slow-cooked in red wine, tomato, and stock until the meat falls off the bone, then finished with a reduced, glossy pan sauce. A rustic, restaurant-worthy lamb dinner that mostly cooks itself.

Tart green mango, fresh lemongrass, and red chili slices create a bright Southeast Asian salsa that cuts through rich grilled meats and seafood in just 8 minutes.

Spicy pickled plums in malt-vinegar brine with red chilies, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and mace. A British-style preserve for cold meats, cheese boards, or holiday ham.

Brown lentil loaf made with red lentils, sauteed onions, cayenne, and nutritional yeast. A vegan, high-protein main dish that slices like meatloaf without any meat or eggs.

Indian kachumber salad with cubed tomato, red onion, fresh chili, ginger, and lemon juice. A raw, no-cook side dish that pairs with any curry or grilled meat.

Japanese cucumber pickles: thin-sliced cucumber and red onion in a sweet-tart rice vinegar brine with chili and cilantro. A quick no-cook refrigerator pickle, crisp and bright, ready to serve alongside grilled meats, chicken or fish.

Tangy barbecue sauce simmered with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and red wine, spiked with mustard, capers, and cumin. A bold, piquant sauce for grilled meats that skips the bottled stuff.

Mexican coleslaw with red and green cabbage, grated carrot, and a tangy cumin-yogurt dressing. A light, mayo-free slaw ready in 10 minutes for taco night and grilled meats.

Rosemary beet sauce, a vivid crimson reduction made from juiced beets infused with fresh rosemary, finished with red wine and butter. A striking restaurant-style sauce for roast meats and seared fish.

Chicken Alla Spina braised with red wine, onions, and oregano in a roasting pan. An Italian-American one-pan chicken dinner with tender meat and a savory wine sauce for sopping with bread.

Pork chops bake over a bed of rice with sliced tomatoes and onions in this simple one-dish dinner. The juices from the meat and vegetables flavor the rice as it cooks.