Bord Bia - Irish Food Board
The flavour shows where the best grass grows
I must admit, when it comes to romantic dinners, there’s nothing more perfect than a beautifully cooked steak. It’s so easy to make, and best of all, with the right accoutrements it looks very impressive – especially on the one day where impressions count for so much! A Menu for Two: Starter: Green Bean and [...]
Slow cooking is the perfect way to bring out the best in the less tender cuts of beef. With a slow cooker, you can prepare a really tasty yet healthy meal – they don’t necessarily require any oil, and you can pop in plenty of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and lean meat. The long cooking [...]
Make it a party to remember by serving up some canapés that are a cut above the usual beige deep-fried food fare. These tempting bites are easy to prepare and taste just amazing! Bresaola & Rocket Roll-ups Mix some ricotta with a little pesto and spread over slices of slices of bresaola (air-dried salted beef). [...]
For a really succulent roast, weigh your beef joint and calculate the total cooking time, using the guide below. Remember to allow time for the meat to be rested for at least half an hour after roasting and try to slice it really thinly so that you can enjoy all that tenderness. Begin cooking: Put [...]
The King of roasts demands some tasty gravy! Master this fail-safe method and your family will love you for it: Once you’ve cooked your beef transfer it to a carving board, cover loosely with foil while resting and pop the roast potatoes back into the oven to continue cooking. Pour off any excess fat from [...]
There’s no doubt that a good joint of grass-fed beef is a hard roast to beat and the versatility of leftovers makes it a perfect choice for the festive season. Beef is very straightforward to cook and will rest for a decent amount of time before you need to serve it, leaving plenty of time [...]
Choosing how to marinate or flavour your grass-fed beef all comes down to personal taste. However, to make the most of the tasty joint you’ve bought, it’s worth remembering the thing about using herbs and seasonings, is that rather than making the beef taste like the herb, you just want the seasoning to bring out [...]
The following guidelines offer wines that complement beef, largely based on the flavours released by the characteristics of a cut and the method of cooking. However if in doubt, it is always worth talking to your wine supplier and your butcher to discuss combinations for your menu. The most important thing is to choose a [...]
Tips for shopping for beef Look for beef that’s firm to the touch. When shopping for beef, look for “loin” and “round” in the names of the cuts because these tend to be the leanest. Stock up when beef is on special offer as freezing doesn’t affect the quality of beef. Cheaper cuts of meat [...]
Marinades add flavour prior to cooking. Simply mix your marinade ingredients together, place in a plastic bag with the beef, seal and shake. Refrigerate for at least an hour before cooking. Try:Horseradish, mustard, red wine, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, allspice, cumin, paprika, wasabi paste, chilli or sea salt. Glazes add flavour, enhance the visual [...]