Friday 31 August 2012

Kangaroo...Is it part of your diet?

Do you cook Kangaroo?  I have found some people just can't bring themselves to cook Kangaroo...maybe it's the TV series many years ago about Skippy the Kangaroo (he was soooo cute)...or the fact that it's part of the Australian emblem?  However, I really think it is an excellent meat and  I am a big fan.  I find this succulent meat to be just the thing when you need to cook in a hurry and that seems to be most of the time for me!  Macro Meats produce a range of kangaroo fresh cuts, such as premium 98% fat free kangaroo steaks and fillets, as well as a variety of marinated meats which are ready for the BBQ...here

                                   Kangaroo Burger                            Kanga Bangas

On reading the website, Macro Meats advertise that the Kangaroo meat is a terrific source of high-quality protein, low in total fat (with less than 2% fat), low in saturated fat and a source of heart-friendly omega-3's   and what's more, it's a particularly rich source of iron and zinc.  Kangaroo meat products can be prepared in a variety of dishes using various cooking methods.  Generally fat content in other meats mean they can be cooked to a well done state.  In comparison, Kangaroo meat, because of its low fat content, can dry out during the cooking process.  The trick to cooking Kangaroo meat is the cooking times...here


       Kangaroo Fillets                       Kangaroo and Macadamia Salad    

As with any other red meat, the times vary and for the best results Kangaroo should be cooked rare to    medium rare and should never be overcooked - with the exception of sausages and mince, which must be cooked thoroughly.  Macro Meats have a good website where you can find valuable information, such as cooking tips...here.

                            Tea Smoked Kangaroo                       Kangaroo Cashew Stir Fry

It is therefore recommended by Macro Meats to not overcook Kangaroo meat to retain moisture and flavour...recipes  Some flavours that go particularly well with Kangaroo meat are: garlic, rosemary, juniper, and fruity flavours such as: plum, red currant, or orange.  Although it is easy to adapt most meat recipes and replace other meats or seafood with kangaroo instead.  There are also some wonderful mushroom recipes that can be adapted and to use kangaroo and if you are a lover of mushrooms, this is a very informative  website...here

                                                       Marinated Mushroom Salad

Do you have some kangaroo recipes to share?  If you do why not comment and let us know what you enjoy.

Happy cooking...Wendy

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