The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  shrinking beef help!!          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes Author Message bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:46 am    Post subject: shrinking beef help!! I decided to have a go at Roast beef what was a large family joint has shrunk to a chop!!! i put it in early then went to see to the birds when I came back look what has happened!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH Can any one suggest a rescue plan, Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:56 am    Post subject: Get an Aga....it never shrinks !! Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:58 am    Post subject: I`d love one but it would be bigger than my hole kitchen!! Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:06 am    Post subject: no problem ~ get an aga, put the meat in the roasting dish and put the whole kitchen in the aga ~ that should do it. Back to top leebarton Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 365 Location: Elgin, NE Scotland Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:06 am    Post subject: I don't think that you can rescue it! Tips for next time though: Seal your piece of beef in a frying pan just by heating all the way round it - that way the juices can't escape. Put the beef in the oven for a long period of time on a low heat. I generally put a roast in at about 180C and you can leave it for ages. Does need a bit of prior planning though. I also do lamb very slowly on a low heat but I add home grown rosemary to it by making little nicks in the skin and posting rosemary sprigs into them. Sincere apologies to the vegetarians out there! Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:14 am    Post subject: Sounds dreamy when can I come round for tea !!! note to ones self , don`t do the birds when attempting a meal!! Back to top leebarton Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 365 Location: Elgin, NE Scotland Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:36 pm    Post subject: How far is it from Wales to North East Scotland? Will you be here by six? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10952 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:00 pm    Post subject: Bird Babe, you were just after a free meal, how outrageous Back to top bird_babe Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 473 Location: wales Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:27 am    Post subject: A girls got to try to get an invite to dinner, some how Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10952 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:35 pm    Post subject: You keep trying, you'll get there sometime Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10191 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:18 pm    Post subject: beef cheffie tip...........seal all surfaces in fry pan .all being the answer.......then put 1 inch of water in the roasting tray put in medium oven for 30 mins a pound turn every 30 ims and replace water before it evaporates..result soft tender moist beef with minimum shrinkage........or cut in 2 inch thick slices and pan fry super luv mojo Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group