Product description
Mouth-watering beef cheeks hand trimmed and then diced by our expert Butchers right here in Aberdeenshire.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
| Typical per 100g |
| Energy: 571 kJ/136 kcal |
| Fat: 5g, of which Saturates: 1.8g |
| Carbohydrate: 0.4g, of which Sugars: 0g |
| Fibre: 0g |
| Protein: 22.3g |
| Salt: 0.18g |
HOW TO STORE
- Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C or below
- Defrost: Defrost in refrigerator overnight. Do not re-freeze once defrosted
- Shelf life defrosted: Store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Cooking guidelines from defrosted: allow the meat to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking, remove from the packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper. Preheat the oven to 140°C-160°C / fan 120°C-150°C / gas 1-3.
Heat an ovenproof pan on a high heat, add a little oil and sear the meat until evenly browned all over, season well then take the meat out then sauté a mixture of diced onion, carrot, celery and leeks. About one third of the meat weight gives you the weight of vegetables needed. After sautéing the vegetables, place the meat back in the pan. Add wine, stock or water, and herbs or spices. Make sure that the liquid covers at least a third to a half of the meat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover with a lid and transfer into the preheated oven, or continue to simmer gently on the hob at a very low temperature. We recommend the oven method as the process is gentler and the meat does not stick to the pot. Check from time to time and top up with liquid if needed.
Cooking times vary depending on your oven. Check after 2 hour and at regular intervals thereafter. Basting as you go. Insert a meat fork it should slide in and out easily. Or simply take a piece out and taste it.
As a guide allow a cooking time between 2 - 3 hrs, or until tender, depending on the temperature used.
Ensure product is fully cooked & piping hot throughout.
Cooking appliances vary in performance, these are guidelines only.
