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TIPS FOR COOKING KINDERHOOK FARM GRASS-FED BEEF
The Kinderhook Farm grass-fed beef will cook differently
than supermarket grain-fed beef. Here's a guide to help you cook your meat to
perfection.
How to Thaw
Keep it frozen until you're ready to use it then thaw it
completely before cooking. To defrost, place each individual
vacuum-packed cut in the refrigerator overnight. If you
call ahead, I'll be glad to defrost the cut you request
and have it ready for you to pick up for the weekend.
Call Georgia at 518.929.3075 and let me know when you
would like to pick up your meat. If you're in a rush
and are picking up frozen meat, it's possible to defrost
the packages in a bowl of cool, not warm, water. Using
a microwave to defrost or cook grass-fed beef isn't recommended
because it will change the texture and flavor of the
meat.
The Less Heat the Better
The Kinderhook Farm grass-fed beef has more protein and less fat than conventional
grain-fed beef. The flavor of our beef is accentuated by cooking it at a
slightly lower temperature and for slightly less time. So, unless a recipe
specifies grass-fed beef, reduce the temperature in the recipe by 50 degrees.
Even with the lower temperature the cooking time will be about 30% to 50%
less than for conventional beef.
When is it Done?
A digital meat thermometer will give you the most accurate reading. To achieve
the desired temperature, remove the beef from it's heat source when it's 5-10
degrees shy of your target temperature - the residual heat will finish cooking
the meat in about five to ten minutes.
Here's a list of recommended final temperatures:
120 degrees - for
rare
125 degrees - for
medium rare
130 degrees - for
medium
135 degrees - for
medium well
140 degrees - for
well
How to Grill
Basting with your favorite marinade throughout the grilling process will add
moisture. Using tongs instead of a fork will keep from punching holes in the
meat and letting the natural juices run out. Leaving the lid down on the grill
will help the beef cook more evenly.
Before Cooking
Bring your grass-fed beef to room temperature before cooking it. That way it
will spend less time in the pan getting to temperature. It's a gentler method
of cooking and will deliver juicier meat to your plate.
To Serve
Let your beef rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. This allows time for
the juices to circulate back into the meat. Slicing before it has properly
rested sends the juices onto your cutting board.
Let Us Know
We appreciate your comments about our beef. Let us know which recipes and cooking
methods work best for you. Also feel free to call and request your favorite
cuts of beef and we will reserve them for you. info@kinderhookfarm.com
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