External Rating52%
201230 minEnded

Meat Men

Network:Food Network

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S01E06 - "Emergency Steaks"

Aired on May 15, 2012, 3:00 AM

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Pat LaFrieda Jr., the "Magician of Meat", has revolutionized the burger and meat industry. Running a third-generation wholesale meat-purveyor business in New Jersey with his cranky dad, Pat Sr., and his smooth-talking cousin, Mark Pastore, Pat and his family have built the company into a meat empire. But with big business comes big problems. Whether it's last-minute requests, creating burger blends and menus for new clients, dealing with difficult customers or navigating the personalities of a 500-person work staff, Meat Men takes viewers on a high-"steaks" ride with a side of humor, served medium rare.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
April 9, 2012
Ended
May 14, 2012
Schedule
Monday at 11:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

White Label Burger

Pat Jr. has to make a custom burger blend for Michael White, one of the hottest chefs in America. Chef White has won numerous Michelin stars for his Italian cuisine, but this is his very first burger, putting the pressure on Pat Jr. to work his meat magic. Meanwhile, Pat Sr., the "Old Man," is determined to hang the signature LaFrieda Meats sign on their new place in New Jersey. Later, Pat Jr.'s worst fear: One of his butchers suffers a serious injury.

Apr 9, 2012

30 min

The Prime Rib

Pat Jr. and Mark are gunning for the business of The Prime Rib, one of the most famous steakhouses in Washington, D.C. They only get one shot to impress the "godfather of steak" Buzz Beler. Determined to expand the business beyond New York, Pat Jr. invests $200K in a new packaging machine. Now it's up to the Old Man to demolish a reinforced concrete wall in just three days.

Apr 16, 2012

30 min

Burger Re-Mix

Pat Jr. is asked to re-create an existing burger blend for the very popular, meat-centric restaurant Resto. If he can nail this burger, LaFrieda Meats will land a huge new account. But this is a real challenge for Pat Jr., who is famous for coming up with new blends, not replicating them. Meanwhile, business is booming and it's time to buy new trucks to keep up with demand. The Old Man proves to be a tough-as-nails negotiator.

Apr 23, 2012

30 min

Steaks on a Plane!

Pat Jr. and Mark go to Miami to drum up new business. They've arranged to meet with two of the hottest chefs in town: Michael Schwartz and Michelle Bernstein. This is Mark's chance to shine as the ultimate salesman. While the guys are away, the Old Man is in charge back at LaFrieda Meats, something he hasn't done in quite some time. Is he up for the challenge of a last-minute emergency order?

Apr 30, 2012

30 min

Grandpa's Secret Sausage Recipe

Chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torissi want a classic Italian Sausage for their new restaurant Parm. Pat Jr. is thrilled for the chance to re-create his grandfather's sausage recipe, which they haven't made in years. The only problem? There's no written recipe! Meanwhile, the family business is growing and it's time to hire a new butcher, so Pat Jr. and Pat Sr. put the candidates to the test. Later, Pat Sr. takes on City Hall over the shop's costly parking tickets.

May 7, 2012

30 min

Emergency Steaks

Chef Franklin Becker from Abe and Arthur's runs out of Porterhouse steaks in the middle of service and calls Pat Jr. with a meat emergency. It's a big order on any night but even harder to fill with dull knives. On top of that, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli calls in a last-minute order for 60 Tomahawk steaks. 80,000 pounds of meat needs to go out the doors tonight and the butchers have no knives. This is Pat Jr.'s worst nightmare!

May 14, 2012

30 min

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