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The ostrich is farmed around the world for its feathers, leather and its meat. | The ostrich is farmed around the world for its feathers, leather and its meat. | ||
Ostrich meat tastes similar to lean [[beef]] and is low in fat and [[cholesterol]], as well as high in calcium, protein and iron. Uncooked, it is a dark red or cherry red colour, a little darker than beef. Earlier in 2008, the UK supermarket, Waitrose were selling ostrich eggs; however, they don't appear on any of their websites at the moment. | ====What Ostrich meat tastes like==== | ||
Ostrich meat tastes similar to lean [[beef]] and is low in fat and [[cholesterol]], as well as high in calcium, protein and iron. Uncooked, it is a dark red or cherry red colour, a little darker than beef. Earlier in 2008, the UK supermarket, Waitrose were selling ostrich eggs; however, they don't appear on any of their websites at the moment. An Ostrich has NO breast meat like the chicken and turkey. | |||
Even though Ostrich meat tastes like [[beef]], the Ostrich does not have [[fat]] marbling in the meat like [[beef]]. Ostriches have fat, but it collects outside the muscles and is easily removed during processing. Therefore, the cuts of [[meat]] are very lean with very low fat content. Ideal for weight watchers who love red meat! | |||
===Cooking Ostrich meat=== | |||
Ostrich Steaks are excellent with your favourite [[marinade]] and with sweet sauces like [[cranberry jelly]], [[redcurrant jelly]] or even [[Cumberland sauce]]. | |||
=====Ostrich Steak pan-frying cooking times:===== | |||
Fry for approx. 3 to 4 minutes per side – check during cooking with a knife by cutting open slightly. | |||
'''Ostrich Steak grilling cooking times''' Grill under a gentle heat & cook for approx. 6 minutes each side and check with a knife by cutting open slightly. | |||
=====Ostrich steak sous-vide cooking times:===== | |||
[[Vacuum seal]] and cook in a [[sous-vide]] water bath for 2 hours at 65.5°C [''149.9°F'']], pan sear on a very hot oiled [[griddle pan]] for a minute per side, rest for 5 minutes, then serve. | |||
===Cooking Ostrich burgers=== | |||
[[Pan-fry]] in a little [[olive oil]] or [[grill]] under a low heat. Ensure the burger is cooked all the way through but try not to over cook, particularly if using a grill as they will ‘dry out’. The meat needs to be lightly [[browned]]. | |||
=====Ostrich burger cooking times:===== | |||
[[Pan-fry]] for approx. 6 - 8 minutes each side and check during cooking by slightly opening the burger with a knife or cook until the burger can be broken on one side with tongs. | |||
===Ostrich egg recipe ideas=== | |||
The ostrich egg pictured was bought by [[User:Colgriff1|Colin Griffiths]] from [http://www.harewood.org/ Harewood House], October 2010. To get the egg out he had to drill a hole with a Black & Decker drill and blow the contents out. One egg provided two people with more than four meals: [[scrambled eggs]], [[frittata]] and baked cakes. He also had a useful tip: whisk up any surplus egg and freeze in ice-cube trays for later use, baking etc. | The ostrich egg pictured was bought by [[User:Colgriff1|Colin Griffiths]] from [http://www.harewood.org/ Harewood House], October 2010. To get the egg out he had to drill a hole with a Black & Decker drill and blow the contents out. One egg provided two people with more than four meals: [[scrambled eggs]], [[frittata]] and baked cakes. He also had a useful tip: whisk up any surplus egg and freeze in ice-cube trays for later use, baking etc. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Safe minimum cooking temperatures|Safe meat cooking temperatures]] | *[[Safe minimum cooking temperatures|Safe meat cooking temperatures]] | ||
* [[Sous vide cooking times]] | |||
* [http://www.ostrich.org.uk/products/meat.html www.ostrich.org.uk] | |||
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[[Category:Ingredients]] | [[Category:Ingredients]] | ||
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[[Category:Poultry]] | [[Category:Poultry]] | ||