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I haven't eaten any form of meat or meat by-product for over 20 years.?
I haven't eaten meat since I was 11 years old. For various reasons I'm contemplating introducing it back into my diet. I eat a fairly clean diet and am a fairly good cook who loves pottering in the kitchen - however, I'm not even sure where to begin with meat lol
Could you suggest a fail safe book or website that you'd direct, say, a student to? Or a bachelor? Something like that. The real basics of how to roast a chicken? Which cut for which cooking method? That kind of thing.
Thanks for your time.
EDIT: Thanks Bazza. That's actually a really helpful like :o) I think I'm fine with knowing when it's cooked and am going to be SO paranoid about bacteria that my kitchen will never have been so spotless! lol I think I'll be down with the practicalities, it's more the transforming them into luscious dishes that I'm not so confident with....
EDIT: These are all so helpful, thank you! I've had a Google for The Joy Of Cooking as a couple of you have mentioned it, but I can only find it in calendar form, which is odd! I'll have a proper look when I get home (being naughty at work just now :-)) I do use the tinterweb heaps, but there's nothing quite like the feel of a cookery book under your fingers :D
I'd definitely like to limit the saturated fat I consume, as it's pretty much non existent at the moment - I don't want to shock my arteries! At the same time though, I'm excited about utilising the juices that simply don't come from a meat free diet and am already thinking of soups, gravy, sauces etc that I'll be able to create 'naturally' instead of synthetically, if that makes any sense!?
Any more advice, keep it coming....?! hehehe
hahahaha This morning my Mum presented me with her ancient Reader's Digest 'bible' of cooking. A quick flick would suggest it's just what I was looking for. Boyfriend has challenged me to make steak and ale pie on Sunday....so here goes!
Thank you all for your helpful suggestions and links. I don't wanna choose a 'best answer' as I appreciate ALL your time and help :)X
Arc Light - I didn't suggest it was a big deal to anyone else. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They are completely inconsequential to all of us, I'm sure :-*
8 Answers
- Nikki PLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
If you have not consumed meat in an extended period of time start with easier to digest meats.
Fish then chicken and with the chicken start with white meat. More fat in the dark meat.
As to cooking start with a method that will remove not add fats. So poaching or broiling would be the best way to cook. Pan frying with no or little added fat would be next choice.
Given the restrictions when you find a recipe look not at the ingredients but the method of cooking called for.
For a cookbook Joy of Cooking is a good one to start with or Good Housekeeping is also good. But with the massive resources on the internet a cookbook is almost not needed, I would never give any of mine up though. http://www.allrecipes.com/ is a good start.
- barbaraLv 78 years ago
The Joy of Cooking. All the basics and more advanced techniques for when you're ready to try them.
Don't be paranoid-just bone up on basic food safety. Basically it involves washing your hands and anything that touches raw meat-white vinegar is a great, safe and effective disinfectant for kitchen use.
- BazzaLv 78 years ago
Most of the meat and poultry bought from supermarkets has the cooking instructions attached. Usually on the reverse of the label. It is also worth reading the NHS guidance on safe preparation. See link.
- forte88engLv 78 years ago
i suggest you look around the butchers counters in the supermarkets and ask at your local butchers - there are usually leaflets showing all the cuts of meat on a cow or sheep for example. the butchers will be able to advise you if they're slow cooking or grilling and how to buy the right amount in the right shape, eg steaks or minced.
- inthekitchenLv 78 years ago
The Culinary Institute Of America has a great series of free video lessons on their website.They cover lots of different topics related to cooking meat(sautéing,roasting,grilling,braising etc etc).You should also check out Mastering the Art of French Cooking.It's an excellent reference for the kinds of things you want to know.
- 8 years ago
Try Delia Smith for advice. All the chefs tell you what, when and how. Delia explains why.
To give you an idea on the detail, try her web site.
http://www.deliaonline.com/how-to-cook/meat/how-to...
The books are even more detailed.
