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marinated lamb steaks and marinated chicken kebabs on silver plates on a wooden table

Can You Freeze Marinated Meat?

April 30, 2019Shirley Rhoades

A question we tend to get asked a lot at HQ, especially during peak summer BBQ season, is whether or not you can freeze marinated meats? Shirley, our resident Food...

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How to Cook Crispy Pork Belly with Crackling

April 1, 2019Shirley Rhoades

Shirley, our crispy pork belly master, gives us her tips on how to make delicious crispy pork belly with the perfect crackling...

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Should You Wash Raw Chicken?

April 4, 2018Shirley Rhoades

It can sometimes be a source of confusion, but, thanks to our resident Food Safety Office, we have a definitive answer. Here's why you should not be washing your chicken...

sliced roast beef on a plate with gravy and Yorkshire puddings

How to Cook Roast Beef

January 1, 2016Matt Rhoades

From rare topside to well done brisket, here's a simple guide on how to get the perfect roast beef, including cooking times... 

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How to Cook a Gammon Joint

November 30, 2015Matt Rhoades

Whether you're boiling or roasting your gammon joint, we've got the know how to help you get it right first time...

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Ask the Butcher!

October 7, 2013Shirley @TrueBitesUK

Ever find yourself wondering where a certain joint comes from? What the difference is between Rib and Spare Rib? What joint is best for barbecuing, or perhaps how to make...

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