27 Things You Should Know Before You Decide To Stop Eating Meat

    New Year's resolutions are right around the corner, but you shouldn't make a big life change without doing adequate research.

    Christine Byrne
    by Christine Byrne

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1.

    kevinandamanda.com

    Recipe: Perfect Pulled Pork

    2.

    alexandracooks.com

    Recipe: Pan-Seared Lamb Chops With Toasted Bread Crumb Salsa

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    nomnompaleo.com

    Recipe: Cracklin' Chicken

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    Christopher Testani / bonappetit.com

    Recipe: Grilled Short Ribs With Lemon and Parsley

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    Macey Foronda / buzzfeed.com

    Recipe: Perfect Seared Steak

    7.

    Lauren Zaser / BuzzFeed

    Recipe: Perfect Fried Chicken

    8.

    thecandidappetite.com

    Recipe: Fish and Chips

    9.

    shewearsmanyhats.com

    Recipe: Balsamic Beer-Braised Pork Roast

    11.

    halfbakedharvest.com
    halfbakedharvest.com

    Recipe: Crock Pot Short Rib Sunday Sauce

    12.

    thecookingjar.com

    Recipe: Cheesy Meatball Skillet

    13.

    Victor Tatum / buzzfeed.com

    Recipe: The World's Best Cheeseburger

    14.

    Marcus Nilsson / bonappetit.com

    Recipe: Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs

    15.

    recipetineats.com

    Recipe: Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce

    16.

    Christopher Testani / bonappetit.com

    Recipe: Shoyu Ramen

    17.

    recipetineats.com

    Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

    18.

    damndelicious.net

    Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    19.

    seriouseats.com

    Recipe: Mussels With Fennel-Saffron Sauce

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    tablefortwoblog.com

    Recipe: Spicy Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza

    22.

    Obvs.

    23.

    gimmesomeoven.com

    Recipe: Barbacoa

    24.

    drizzleanddip.com

    Recipe: Best-Ever Chicken Liver Pate

    25.

    seriouseats.com

    Recipe: Easy Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts With Lemon-Rosemary Pan Sauce

    26.

    seriouseats.com

    Recipe: Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

    27. Best Buffalo Wings

    Alex Lau / bonappetit.com

    Recipe: Best Buffalo Wings

    If you're still thinking about making the switch to vegetarianism, here's what you actually need to know.