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Why is resting meat important? What difference does it make to the quality of the food? What is the best method for resting meat? MasterChef finalist 2021 Mike Tomkins answers these questions and more in this ultimate guide. Growing up in my house, all food …
Working out how to use a meat thermometer accurately might sound simple, but it can be surprisingly easy to do incorrectly. Ensuring that readings are taken properly is essential for making sure that your food is perfectly cooked, safe and delicious, every time. How you …
The process of cooking meat is not complete once it’s off the heat. Understanding how to rest meat properly is key to getting it perfectly cooked and juicy. We used our temperature knowledge to answer common questions about resting. We also asked Marcus Bawdon, blogger …
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 how easy it is to smoke two different brisket cuts to perfection using the hot …
Kamado Joe’s iconic red domes replicate wood oven cooking through the perfect distribution of heat and smoky flavour. Fuelled by a love of cooking outside with friends and family, their products have been developed to be high quality and tailored to individual cooking needs to …
We are all trying to limit the amount that we go to the shops these days, so it’s useful to know how we can make our food last longer. Freezing is a great way to do this; there are however some key rules that we …
At Thermapen we believe in achieving consistently perfect results using smart cooking. One brand who shares these values is Traeger Grills. The original inventors of the pellet grill, they have been perfecting the art of wood-fired cooking for over 30 years. A high quality grill …
Ask any BBQ chef what their top tips for cooking incredible food is and they will be sure to tell you to cook to temperature over time. An instant read thermometer is essential for everything from spatchcock chickens and racks of ribs to low and …
Whether you are just starting to get to grips with your BBQ or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s no denying that wings are always a real crowd pleaser. Elky has put together his ultimate guide to cooking wings — including how best to set up …
The sharing cuts of beef have had a real resurgence with the boom in sharing meals or family style as it is referred to in the states. The famous côte de boeuf is one of the ultimate sharing steaks. Cut from the rib, it offers …