Top 10 Best Meats
That sizzle in the pan, the smoky perfume rising from a grill, the golden crust forming on something that just feels right. Meats aren't just dinner. They're declarations. Of flavor, of comfort, of survival even. You've got your go-to cuts, sure. The ones you swear by during holiday feasts, backyard BBQs, or Tuesday night dinners when the only thing standing between you and chaos is something properly seared.
Some are slow-cooked into soul-soothing stews. Others hit the heat fast and furious, bringing that caramelized edge that borders on addictive. You might lean toward the lean, or maybe you're a fat-marbled kind of person. Either way, every culture on the planet has its favorites, and it's not hard to see why. Meat built empires, fed revolutions, and still manages to bring families to the table in total silence, chewing in reverent harmony.
So now it's your turn to speak up. Scroll through the carnivorous contenders, weigh your cravings, and vote for the meats that make life taste better. This list reflects what others have backed with their bellies.
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Chicken
So delicious and versatile. Reasons why chicken is the best:
- We have chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, and chicken quesadillas. Fried chicken, chicken wings, chicken breast, chicken wraps - just delicious.
- Everyone can eat it, unless they're vegan. Any religion can eat chickens.
- It's in so many cultural dishes
- Eggs
- Lighter than beef
- High in protein
- Last but not least, it's just so good
The best kind of chicken (at least for me) is grilled. I can't have anything fried because my body can't handle anything too caloric!
I still like fried chicken, though.
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Beef
Imagine you're hungry in a restaurant, and the waiter finally arrives with a warm, aromatic burger. With the perfect juicy-to-meat ratio and the best seasoning, it's unbeatable.
Nothing beats a good steak, although beef is very expensive compared to other meats.
Best meat ever. A good steak, a cheeseburger, short ribs - beef has it all, especially wagyu.
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Pork
I love myself some warm, juicy pulled pork with some cold, sweet, and smoky barbecue sauce. And with a side of mac and cheese! You can eat it alone or in a sandwich.
Bacon and pulled pork (sometimes ham) would be the only two ways to eat this, but each makes it a meat you cannot live without.
Very flavorful. Pork, beef, horse, deer, lamb, rabbit, goose, duck, and turkey are all more delicious than chicken!
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Turkey
I love ground turkey and Thanksgiving turkey.
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Lamb
Just had a lamb chop for dinner today. It was so delicious.
Lamb is the absolute best meat. Period!
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Shrimp
I love all seafood. Shrimp and cod are amazing.
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Lobster
The lobsters they serve at Red Lobster are so mouthwatering.
Sweetest shellfish meat ever and goes well with many dishes.
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Crab
I love myself some delicious crab legs, especially with warm butter!
Delicious. Nice. Attractive. Second-best seafood I have ever tasted!
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Deer
Deer is probably the best meat on this list, but it requires a lot of work unless you have a friend who will sell you deer meat. In my state, you are not allowed to sell it. Deer is definitely worth the work (hunting the deer) for the reward.
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Goat
Mutton is superb when cooked properly.
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Moose
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Quail
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Salmon
Not my favorite meat, but from time to time, I like to eat fish to bring some diversity to my diet.
Tender, meaty, extremely high in protein, and flavorful. What's more to say?
Delicious. No need to explain - just the best fish.
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Duck
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Tuna
Tastes like a nice rare steak in slices with the outside cooked!
One of my favorite sashimi ingredients to prepare at home fresh. It has a good flavor.
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Rabbit
It's one of the healthiest and best-tasting meats in the world. Kangaroo is healthier but doesn't taste nearly as good as rabbit.
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Scallop
My favorite seafood of all time! I would sear some scallops in a hot pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and serve that over a corn puree with a tomato-basil salad on the side!
It makes an amazing appetizer in my opinion!
Can't go wrong with scallops. They're tender and just as versatile as lobster.
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Goose
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Oyster
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Halibut
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Horse
I tried my first horse meat, and it just took my breath away. I mean, it's so tasty. People think it doesn't have a good taste, but try it once, and it's an addiction.
I ate horse-meat sausage and horse-salami in Europe, but both were rather "meh."
BUT I tried horse meat in Japan, grilled with salt and pepper and also raw as sushi, and it was FANTASTIC. The filet tasted incredibly good, almost as good as Kobe beef!
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Elk
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Squid
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Tilapia
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Dog
My dad once ate dog meat and he told me that it's the best meat he has ever tasted, but he said that he wouldn't eat it again.
I love mutt meat. It's so nutritious and delicious!
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Buffalo
I tasted buffalo meat once on a trip in middle school. Honestly, it was probably the best meat I had ever tasted in my life.
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Crawfish
A smaller, slightly saltier, and spicier version of crab legs, and it's fun to eat, at least for me. How could you mess it up?
Why has no one voted for this yet? It's actually the best seafood ever!
Crawfish is so good with butter and steamed with garlic!