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Why Meat Keeps Cooking as It Rests (And What to Do About It)
Why Meat Keeps Cooking as It Rests (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever removed your meat from the heat at the perfect temperature, only to find it looks overdone once you slice into it? The reason for this is carryover... Read more...
Steak Cooking Chart: Temperatures & Tips
Steak Cooking Chart: Temperatures & Tips
Getting your steak spot on can be tricky—each cut varies in size and fattiness, making every cook different. They also typically cook very quickly; your steak can go from perfection... Read more...
Best Meat Thermometers for Air Fryers
Best Meat Thermometers for Air Fryers
Using a meat thermometer on any dish will ensure your food is safely cooked. But it also helps you to avoid overcooking, so you get a nice juicy result. This... Read more...
5 Science-Backed Tips for Cooking Tender Lean Meats
5 Science-Backed Tips for Cooking Tender Lean Meats
Everyone enjoys juicy chicken wings, melt-in-the-mouth ribs and a juicy marbled steak. But sometimes, we need to keep things lean. Lower in fat but still high in protein, lean meats... Read more...
Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection
Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection
Described by John Torode as a ‘meat maestro’, MasterChef 2021 runner-up Mike Tomkins is a pro at making the traditional turkey feast one to remember. Follow his top 11 Christmas... Read more...
The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide
The Ultimate Turkey Cooking Guide
Cooking a turkey can send fear rippling through the hearts of even the best home cooks. Will it defrost in time? Do I brine it? What even is brining? Is... Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Chicken Wings
Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Chicken Wings
Three best ways to cook chicken wings, ideas for what to serve with them, what temperature chicken wings should reach for optimum juiciness and how best to reheat them if... Read more...
An Introduction to South African Braai with The Braai Man
An Introduction to South African Braai with The Braai Man
To learn more about what braai means, what you can cook on a braai, and what tools you need, we spoke to The Braai Man, the UK manufacturer of authentic... Read more...
Air Fryer Fillet Steak, Chunky Chips & Béarnaise Sauce
Air Fryer Fillet Steak, Chunky Chips & Béarnaise Sauce
This air fryer steak recipe by Instant Brands is perfect for enjoying a romantic or special meal at home. It's so quick and easy, but the results are juicy and... Read more...
Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken with Yoghurt Marinade
Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken with Yoghurt Marinade
Quick and easy air fryer roast chicken recipe, cooked in a spicy lemon and yoghurt marinade and served with roast baby potatoes and vegetables. Read more...
The Smokin' Elk's Hot & Fast BBQ Brisket
The Smokin' Elk's Hot & Fast BBQ Brisket
Cooking tender, flavoursome and juicy brisket doesn’t have to take lots of time and effort, especially when you use the Smoke to monitor your temps. The Smokin’ Elk showed us... Read more...
How to Cook Beef Ribs with the Smokin' Elk
How to Cook Beef Ribs with the Smokin' Elk
Great for beginners looking to get into low and slow smoking, beef short ribs are simpler to make but still have all the flavour, bark and tenderness of bigger cuts... Read more...