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Post by minesamojito on Mar 12, 2012 21:45:16 GMT
 Veal has until recent years been a dirty word in the world of meat. Veal calves kept in crates and poorly treated. But no longer, veal is set for huge growth, it’s just us consumers who need convincing that it is ok to eat now. Rose veal is a world away from the veal of old, and is now positively encoraged by the RSPCA, the male dairy calves would otherwise be shot shortly after birth, but can now be enjoyed as a wonderful meat, guilt free. I bought a couple of T-bone Rose veal steaks from my local farmers market, and cooked them “Dirty” straight on the coals in my wood fired oven, this is such a good way to cook steaks, as it chars them quickly on the outside, and gives a lovely crisp smoky outside, while the inside can still be medium rare, a revelation. We enjoyed this sprinkled with salt and pepper, and with a little salad while cooking our first pizza on the wood fired oven of the season. Cheers Marcus  |
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Post by turkey on Mar 12, 2012 22:12:51 GMT
I first saw thus method of steak cooking on this forum and it looks great.
Veal does get a bad rap and peoples ideas way off the mark or just selective in beliefs. I saw them taste testing at a supermarket and many where disgusted at killing such a young animal, most with lamb in their trolly I noted...
what's the cost like over regular steak?
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Post by minesamojito on Mar 12, 2012 22:35:22 GMT
It was £9 for 2 nice t bone steaks, pretty good value, but often similar price to beef steak.
Yes I saw it here too, and as is often the case I have so much to owe this inspiring place, thanks to ThisOld GarageNJUSA, haven't seen him around for a while?
Cheers
Marcus
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Post by Fat Bob on Mar 13, 2012 0:00:40 GMT
If you want to eat very young male cows OK, but to suggest you are doing them a favour and that they can be eaten guilt free is a little contentious.
Being shot in the first few days may be better than living a short unfulfilled life in an unatural societal environment.
Compassion tastes good and is cheap and filling.
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Post by minesamojito on Mar 13, 2012 7:37:04 GMT
Totally disagree with you here Bob, the veal industry in the UK is now totally different to days gone by. They have had a good life free range, are grass fed and are usually eaten at 7-8 months, which is a lot older than lamb or chicken. Surely it is better to use the meat than shoot the animals needlessly and waste it? Cheers Marcus www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWk2JBY8-vQ |
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Post by Calaf on Mar 13, 2012 8:57:10 GMT
I never knew that, Marcus. Thanks for sharing and enlightening us. Now if you ever find out how to obtain foie gras n'est pas gavage  |
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Post by minesamojito on Mar 13, 2012 9:02:58 GMT
Surely there must be a free range foie gras producer, where it is less intensively/ethically produced by now?
Cheers
Marcus
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