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Tips On Pan-Frying

What Is Pan-Frying?

• Pan-frying (shallow frying) is a fast cooking method for small, tender cuts in a pan containing a small quantity of hot fat, oil, butter or clarified butter. This may be done in a frying pan, sauté pan, bratt pan (commercial cooking pan; electrically heated with lid, similar to electric frypan) or wok. The pan is not covered during frying.

• Sautéing and stir-frying are variations on this method.

Tips On Pan-frying

• Even thickness - for even cooking, ensure meat is of even thickness. Some cuts (e.g. lamb cutlets, schnitzels) can be batted out or lightly pounded with a meat mallet to flatten slightly. First cover meat with plastic wrap to prevent mallet sticking to it.

• Dry meat surfaces - pat meat dry before frying. Wet meat will not brown well. Drain marinated meat well before frying then blot dry with paper towels. When pan-frying thin slices or strips of beef or lamb a protective coating keeps meat moist and aids browning. Coat with flour or flour/spice mixture immediately before cooking. Some other coatings are cornflour, pea flour, beaten egg or egg whites and breadcrumbs.

• Pan size - use a suitably wide pan so meat is not crowded during cooking. Too much meat added to a small pan reduces temperature and slows cooking.

• Temperature control - for frying, use clean, fresh fat or oil. Heat oil/fat to the correct temperature before putting meat in. It should "haze" or shimmer, not smoke. If oil is too cool, food can absorb it and meat will not brown quickly enough. During frying, adjust temperature to keep heat moderate-to-high so food sears quickly without burning.

• Drain before serving - to keep food crisp after frying, drain it well on absorbent paper. If holding food after frying, use dry heat and keep holding time to a minimum.

Beef cuts suitable for frying

• The tender fine-grained beef cuts of fillet, rib-eye, sirloin, T-bone, rump and seamed rump are suitable for pan-frying.

Lamb cuts suitable for frying

• Cutlets, shortloin and middle loin chops, eye of shortloin, lamb fillet, rump chops and steaks, thick flank and topside steaks, lamb schnitzel and lamb topside or silverside steaks are all good to pan-fry.

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Delivery

All orders over $100 for delivery in the Auckland Metro area will be delivered FREE
Auckland Metro area = Albany to Papakura & West to Henderson

Testimonials

"Just wanted to let you know that the folks at Meat Cuisine have allowed my husband and I to send my Daughter and Son-in-Law the perfect gifts. We live in the US and they live in Auckland! It's very difficult, being so far away, to know what they might need and sending things they want can be as expensive to mail as to acquire! But everyone looks forward to having such wonderful high quality meats your company provides! Thank you so much for your terrific quality products and outstanding service!"

Brian and Kathy Ward

"Just a quick note to say thank you! Our friend was most impressed with the package we had you send for his birthday. Many thanks for the excellent service."

Eloise and Lance Barnes

"I am just writing to in say how much I and my family enjoyed the Rolled Boned Pork which we picked up for Christmas Dinner. There was a beautiful covering of fat which was fantastic for crackling. The meat was moist and soft.

We all agreed that it was one of the best pieces of pork that we had in a long time."

Karen Staples

"We just want to let you know that we have only had the best Quality meat that I have had in a long time.

I used to shop at a chain butcher but the quality started to get a bit low so I thought I would try Meat Cuisine & have placed several orders & even put some of my friends on to you who are also very impressed!!"

Bridget Moore.

"I live in Sydney and thought I'd try your online shopping service.My family were both surprised and impressed by the quality of the meats and the speedy fast delivery service.I myself am very happy with the fact that you offer this service online and that I could present my family with a great gift from the heart to nourish the soul and fill their bellies during the festive season.

Again, I thank you and will be recommending your online shopping service to my friends and family here in Australia. Until my next purchase. Keep up the good work! Happy prosperous new year!"

Julie