Budget-friendly Meat Selection
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White meat tends to dry out if you overcook it, but chicken thighs and drumsticks tend to stay moist even if you overcook them a little. They have a slightly higher amount of fat and more connective tissue than breast meat, but more iron too.
Plus, bones act as insulators that slow the cooking process. That prevents the meat from drying out, hence the phrase "tender at the bone. Craving a New York strip steak? It has less fat than a strip steak, and because of that, it can be a little dry.
But that's easily remedied by watching it closely to prevent overcooking or by turning it into kebabs. And here's another money-saving tip: by pairing your steak kebabs with vegetables which tend to be a lot cheaper than meat means you won't need to buy as much sirloin to make your meal.
Let's not forget about hamburger! And if you don't use up all the ground beef you get in a package, you can easily freeze it for future use in an airtight bag. For those who don't like red meat or simply want to eat something different, don't forget about ground turkey.
It's usually made from dark meat which makes it moist and it's mild in flavor, so it's good to mix in other flavor elements like fresh herbs, onion or flavorful cheese to jazz it up. Try These: Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes. For a healthy choice, opt for "pork rib chops," which only have the loin attached to the bone and are an appropriate serving size, and skip "pork loin chops," which also have the tenderloin attached.
You'll be able to tell a pork loin chop by the T-shaped bone that holds the loin and tenderloin in place. The rib chop has only the rib bone. Choosing these will ensure that you're getting about 3 to 4 ounces of meat per person.
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When it comes to most things in life, including food, you get what you pay for and a lower price often means lower quality. However, when it comes to meat that is not always the case. Some of the most inexpensive cuts of meat can be just as tasty, nutritious and versatile as conventional cuts.
Next time you're at the supermarket or butchers, look out for these inexpensive cuts of meat which provide great taste and nutrition as well as amazing value. Chicken on the bone is always cheaper.
Buying meat on the bone also means that it is as minimally processed as possible. As well as being cheaper and as close to nature as possible, cooking chicken on the bone makes for tastier and juicier meat.
During cooking, the rich and concentrated chicken-y flavour from the bone marrow oozes into the meat for a superior flavour. With chicken on the bone, you also get the added bonus of nutrient-packed skin, fat and cartilage which are super tasty too.
You can buy pork shoulder both on and off the bone. It is a fairly tough cut of meat taken from the shoulder region, which is marbled with fat. Given the right treatment - usually cooking low and slow - pork shoulder transforms from tough to tender and is really versatile.
Slow cook your pork shoulder and add to casseroles, stews and ragus or shred for pulled pork to use in tacos and homemade burgers. Beef from the supermarket is usually always Grass Fed, so is a brilliant source of vital nutrients.
It is a really affordable cut of beef, which is perfect for feeding a crowd or the whole family on a budget - costing less than £10 per kilo, enough to feed five hungry people. Like pork shoulder, the secret to juicy and tender brisket is cooking low and slow.
Beef brisket is the perfect slow cooker meat and given the time and attention it needs can be just as delicious as prime cuts. As with chicken on the bone, beef and pork ribs inherit the juicy, rich flavour of delicious bone marrow as they cook.
You can eat your ribs off the bone, enjoying the naturally sweet and succulent meat that's marbled with fat. Of course, ribs on the bone are famously cooked on the barbecue for that smokey and chargrilled flavour.
You can also cook your ribs in the oven or air fryer. Serve with a dollop of our Unsweetened BBQ sauce for a match made in meaty heaven.
Beef mince is one of the most versatile meats there is - you can use it to make anything from Bolognese and kebabs to homemade burgers and much more. It's also just as nutritious as other cuts of beef - providing a great source of protein, zinc, B12 and many other vitamins and minerals.
Grass Fed beef mince is a little more expensive, but as ground beef is a bargain to start with - it's certainly worth the upgrade. Skirt steak is taken from the underbelly of the cow. Use limited data to select content. List of Partners vendors. Kitchen Tips All About Ingredients All About Beef, Pork And Other Meats.
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