Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Frozen Foods Are Fresh Too

Whole Lamb

Fresh foods are always healthier choices, however, there are times when it is difficult (almost impossible) to always create fresh food items to eat every day. For those who are pressed with time, there are a number of frozen foods options that are almost as healthy as fresh products. The kind of choices that are available are varieties of Beef, Chicken, and Lamb Cuts.. Sausages, Polonies, Burgers, Kebabs, and more.

There are a few simple methods to ensure that foods stay as fresh as possible for as long as possible, and retain their original taste.
 Good storage is imperative if you want your favourite Sausages, Sliced Meats, Chicken Cuts, Lamb Cuts or delicious prepackaged marinates to stay tasty and as fresh as possible. Appropriate storage means that your food can be kept two to three times longer than food that is improperly stored.

One of the best ways of preserving food for a long time is by freezing. Not only is this method effective and efficient, but it can also be done in your own home. If you have a large family and don't always have the option or the time to go shopping for groceries on a regular basis, then it will be apparent to you that freezing your food is perfect to always ensure there's something to eat and that no one goes hungry. You can keep a dish of your favourite Sausages, Lamb Cuts, Chicken Cuts or Beef Cuts ready to pick up and devour any time.
Frozen meals are designed such that they can suit any families needs, and any diets restrictions as well. From cholestorol friendly dishes to low fat or low carb preparations, frozen dinners and other frozen products are suited to go with all nutritional and taste needs.
Excess sodium is the only thing that some are sensitive to, or is considered unhealthy and may be found in Sliced Meats, Sausages, Beef, Chicken, or Lamb Cuts.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

How to prepare Roasted Beef?

Roasted Beef
Many people think cooking Beef is difficult but there are no so much issues with Beef cooking. The most important thing to consider is the quality of beef that is to be cooked. Generally, the beef needs to be well hung and nicely filled with fat. This gives the best flavour to the beef. A beef which is too thin doesn’t give the required flavour and meat that has not been hung for at least 14 days will be difficult to eat.
The first thing to do is to mix plain flour with a teaspoon of mustard powder and black pepper. Do not mix salt as it will draw moisture out of the joint. Put the joint on a roasting rack in a very hot oven for around 15-20 minutes. Here the high temperature will seal the meat and stop the leakage of meat juices during the cooking process.
After few minutes, slow down the oven temperature and roast the beef for next fifteen minutes for each pound weight. It is advised to leave the roasted beef for about half an hour and serves it on a warm plate with a piece of foil paper over the top of it and then put teal towels or newspaper on top of the foil.