STRAIGHT TALKING

Honest perspectives on real food, wellness, performance and more. No fads. No fluff. Just useful information for people who care about what they eat.
MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF TASTE: SAT BAINS.

Mason's Meats is proud to announce the appointment of Sat Bains, Chef Patron of world-renowned, two Michelin-starred Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms in Nottingham as its Director of Taste.

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Mason's Meats 05 December 2025
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Mike's Short Rib Stew Recipe
Mike's Short Rib Stew Recipe

A delicious and hearty stew that builds layers of flavour using short ribs, tallow and rich beef broth.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 07 October 2025
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Mike’s Meat Spread Recipe
Mike’s Meat Spread Recipe

Made with our legendary meat sticks and a few simple ingredients, Mike’s Meat Spread is perfect for topping, dipping or spreading on just about anything - fried eggs, burgers, crackers. 

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 10 July 2025
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Mason’s Meat Stick: Biologically Intelligent Fuel
Mason’s Meat Stick: Biologically Intelligent Fuel

When beef is air-dried using only salt, it unlocks a natural process inside the meat itself. Endogenous enzymes remain active during the early stages of drying. These enzymes slowly break down muscle proteins into fragments called bioactive peptides.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 09 June 2025
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The Power of Raw Dairy
The Power of Raw Dairy

Just like Mason’s Meats, raw dairy is packed with nutrients, flavour and real benefits. Just make sure you’re getting it from farms that do it right.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 08 May 2025
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We’ve Been Lied To: The Truth About Fat, Heart Disease, and What You’ve Been Told to Eat
We’ve Been Lied To: The Truth About Fat, Heart Disease, and What You’ve Been Told to Eat

The anti-fat agenda was never about your health. It was about profit, control, and convenience. Now, we know better. We eat better. We live better.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 28 April 2025
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The Power of a 15-Minute Walk After Eating: A Simple Habit with Big Health Benefits
The Power of a 15-Minute Walk After Eating: A Simple Habit with Big Health Benefits

One of the most underrated, low-tech strategies for better metabolic health is this: A 15-minute brisk walk after a meal. Not a workout. Not a hike. Just a steady-paced walk, right after eating.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 23 April 2025
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Why Salt is Essential for Optimal Health — And Why Mason’s Meats Embraces It
Why Salt is Essential for Optimal Health — And Why Mason’s Meats Embraces It

In a world where we’re constantly told to “cut back on salt,” it’s easy to forget that salt isn’t the enemy — it’s a vital nutrient your body needs to function at its best.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 07 April 2025
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The Real Difference Between Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed Beef (And Why It Matters)
The Real Difference Between Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed Beef (And Why It Matters)

 Not all beef is created equal.  The debate between grass-fed and grain-fed beef goes beyond just taste. It’s about nutrition, ethics and sustainability.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 20 March 2025
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Monday Mindset with Michael Mason
Monday Mindset with Michael Mason

Your fuel should match your ambition. Whether you’re training, working or just getting through the day, you deserve food that fuels your potential. Not food that holds you back.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 16 March 2025
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Creatine – What’s the Deal?
Creatine – What’s the Deal?

At Mason’s Meats, we’ll always say: Eat real food first. A grass-fed beef jerky delivers not just creatine but iron, zinc, and B12—nutrients no powder can replicate.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 11 February 2025
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Why Mason’s Meats Doesn’t Use Nitrates
Why Mason’s Meats Doesn’t Use Nitrates

If you care about what goes into your body, you shouldn’t settle for chemical-laden jerky. Mason’s Meats delivers pure, natural protein—without the risks, additives, or hidden junk found in mainstream brands.

Michael Mason
Michael Mason 05 February 2025
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