As part of our run up to Valentine’s Day, Something Divine have partnered with UK Online Gourmet Butcher, Broadstripe to bring our customers 25% off when entering our special discount code which can be found on our website.
Broadstripe have given us some lovely Hints and Tips on how to prepare and store gourmet meats, and how to cook steak…..
Many people who want to cook delicious joints and in-season cuts of meat at home don’t know how to store their meat once bought or prepare it for cooking. Online gourmet butchers Broad Stripe Butchers have put together some simple tips to make storing and preparing your meat ready for cooking easier than ever.
Meat really needs to come up to room temperature before you start cooking, as cooking times given are usually based upon starting everything off from room temperature. This will ensure even cooking throughout. So if you’re using individual portions like steaks or chops, take them out of the fridge an hour before, and keep them covered on your kitchen worktop. For bigger, vacuum-packed things, take them out two or three hours before.
When you take meat out of a vacuum pack, you’ll often notice a surprising smell. Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with your meat, and as the oxygen returns to the meat it’ll disappear completely. In the same way, the colour of your meat will bloom. Beef and lamb will go a nice rosy red, while pork will turn a deep pink and veal a lighter pink.
A tip from online gourmet butchers Broad Stripe Butchers for preparing leftovers is to let any hot cooked meat cool down for about half an hour before putting it in the fridge. Wrap it in cling film to keep it juicy. If you decide to heat it up again later, make sure it’s piping hot all the way through.
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