Tuesday 26 June 2018

Quick Recipes For Organic Beef And Pork

By Laura Roberts


As more people are finding the health benefits of eating natural food, they also find there is a learning curve when it comes to preparation and storage. For instance, some natural and organic foods, especially produce, does not keep as long as those edibles that are genetically modified. Even the preparation of organic beef and pork is a little different.

Cutting can also be good for portion control, even though lean meat is a popular protein for those who are dieting. Both filling and versatile, there are many recipes to be made in a matter of minutes that are also healthy. If a food scale is not available, a handful of meat is close enough to the recommended ounce needed to feel satiated after a balanced meal.

The only things to keep in mind when cooking organic meats is that they must be consumed or frozen shortly after purchase. The other matter is cooking, as this type of meat tends to be fairly lean and lacks the ingredients used to lubricate or color most meals. While this is advantageous in terms of dieting, cooking can be a challenge for the user.

This is also a good time to add a rub or seasonings to meat and let sit for at least a half hour in the refrigerator. To get the most flavor, seal and place the meat in the refrigerator for at least four hours before placing on grill or oven. In most cases, a bottled marinade can help the meat from going dry and give it some flavor.

Dry rubs are best for large portions of meat because the flavor is very intense. While these can be tasty on beef, chicken, or pork entrees, not all store bought rubs blends are healthy, as some have high levels of sodium or sugar. However, there is a simple way to create a custom rub blend.

This garlic herb blend can be used with whole or ground meats, as well as vegetables that double as entrees, like portobello mushrooms or potatoes. It can also be frozen using an ice cube tray and used for future recipes. Having this option is ideal for quick meal fixes since it will retain its flavor if not frozen for more than six months.

Making a seasoning blend is highly recommended for those with sensitive taste buds. Those making the conversion from traditional meat find that some cuts have a slightly gamey taste. For a spicy kick, blends made with cayenne or chipotle powder with a little garlic salt can be used for fajitas or hard shell tacos. Herb blends that use rosemary, sage, and thyme with onion salt are not only milder but more versatile.

While meat is cooking in a pan, this is the ideal time to prepare side dishes. There are many healthy choices to be found in the frozen food section that only require a few minutes in the microwave. Once the drink has been poured, all it takes is a few seconds to plate foods and enjoy.




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