Princes Beef Paste (75g) - Pack of 6

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Additionally, some people may find that they prefer to use soy sauce as a substitute for beef paste.

Once you have mixed the ingredients together, you will need to cook the paste until it is fully cooked and then let it cool before using it. Lamb paste All that’s left to do then, after cooling for a few minutes, is tip everything into a blender or food processor and whizz. You will need boneless chunks of beef. I most often use ready diced beef sold as ‘stewing beef’. This can contain any of the tougher cuts that require longer cooking but which have good flavour plus the fat needed for a successful potted beef. You could also use braising steak which is similar. If you want to buy a specific cut, then I’ve had excellent results with shin of beef. Shin of beef ready to dice for making Potted Meat

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Your dish will need a lid and, if it’s not very tight-fitting, a layer of foil underneath it. This will help to keep in all those lovely juices. Traditionally, potted foods are covered in a layer of fat to help preserve them. With potted beef it would have been melted beef fat. However, with modern tastes, you may prefer clarified butter. Melt some butter then leave for a few minutes so the white milk solids sink to the bottom. Pour the golden clarified butter over the chilled potted meat, discarding the white solids. Chill again until set. Potted Game topped with clarified butter Whether you crave the old-fashioned flavour of potted beef from your childhood, or want to try it for the first time, I think you’ll love this easy recipe!

From using ground turkey to making a hearty lentil stew, there are many ways to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal without the use of beef. Pork paste It’s also a good choice for dishes that need a bit of sweetness, as pork paste can often be sweeter than other types of paste. An alternative to the use of beef paste as a condiment or ingredient in cooking could be to use miso paste instead. Each of these pastes has its own unique flavor and texture, making them perfect for a variety of dishes.

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Spoon a tablespoon or so of savoury mince into the middle of each pastry round, brush the edges with the egg wash then bring the edges together to form a semi-circle. Crimp the edges together with your fingers to seal the filling inside.

One study found that beef paste made with garlic and vinegar had anti-inflammatory effects on rats, reducing levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Absolutely. Once cooled, cooked pasties can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. How do you reheat cooked pasties?It’s a tough but very flavorful cut of meat. It has a lot of connective tissue, which needs long slow cooking to break down and become tender. Cut into bite-size chunks, or you can use bigger chunks and shred the beef into strips. Remove puff pastry sheets from the freezer, seperate and allow to thaw partially. Use a round cookie cutter or a wide mouth mug to cut 4 rounds into each pastry sheet. I’ve made batches of potted meat countless times since then and have been able to improve the recipe even more. Also, inspired by those who’ve been in touch with tips and queries, here’s some FAQs I hope will be useful for those trying my Homemade Potted Beef for the first time. Store unopened jar in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 days. Not suitable for freezing. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.

Pork paste is a type of processed meat product made from ground pork and various other ingredients.c) Make sure the mix is stirred occasionally during cooking so all the beef remains moist, so not overnight again. Proof of just how simple it is: the batch I made for my original post was put in the oven first thing in the morning. While that was simmering away, I got on with decorating the master bedroom. Which meant I had delicious homemade potted beef on toast for lunch. Yum!