Category: Tips

How to cook beef cheeks

August 10, 2021 / 71 / 0

An extremely underrated cut that automatically puts people off as one wonders how to cook it. This superb cut simply needs time… lots of time! Follow our basic rules of how to cook beef cheeks and discover something...

How to make Beef Tallow

January 12, 2021 / 308 / 0

It is actually very easy to make your own Beef Tallow. It can be used for general cooking, it keeps for quite some time and has a very high smoke point. It is also a much healthier option...

Can I Freeze my Steak?

July 5, 2020 / 349 / 0

The simple answer to this is yes, but just follow some basic rules and you can freeze your steak without losing quality. How long can I freeze meat for? This all depends on your cut, the longest is...

Why meat must rest after cooking

June 25, 2020 / 193 / 0

I was visiting a friend once and steak was for dinner. I noticed immediately that there was no resting of the steak from the braai and it seemed almost rude when I waited for 5 minutes (while everyone...

What is the best way to defrost my Steak?

June 18, 2020 / 259 / 0

Freezing Steak at home is a great way to keep your own little diverse stock of steaks to call on when needed. Something that is often overlooked though, is how to thaw your steak correctly, to ensure it...

Five things you must know when buying Mince

June 11, 2020 / 212 / 0

Usually, when we buy mince we do it with our eyes closed. Here are five things you must know when buying mince, some may be obvious – but do you do it? Know what you are buying Do...

What is reverse sear?

June 4, 2020 / 435 / 0

For a country that loves Steak so much, I am amazed at how little we actually know about cooking a perfect steak. This is life changing. It is personally my favourite way to cook most steak, and I...

Why is my steak brown?

May 28, 2020 / 234 / 0

Oh no. Why is my steak brown? We have all seen it in the supermarkets. We frantically search for another pack. The cut of beef that is not quite red, and well – brown. Sometimes it turns brown...

Beef Marbling: What is it and Why it matters

May 19, 2020 / 203 / 0

When you know, you know. Beef marbling brings out the inner child in you, as the old saying goes like a kid in a candy store. You can’t helpbut allow your taste buds to go crazy and your...

Top 10 tips to fry The Perfect Steak

April 5, 2020 / 216 / 0

The South African staple… we do love our steak don’t we… However, it still seems a majority of us make very common mistakes when cooking steak, so below are some basics for steaks which will guarantee you success....