The Beefy Basics
How long can beef be stored in the refrigerator?
Most cuts of beef can be safely stored in the refrigerator at temperatures between zero and four degrees Celsius for about three days when well wrapped in cling-film or wax paper; if vacuum packed, it can keep for up to five days. Meat should always be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator until it’s ready to use.
If unforeseen circumstances happen and you need to freeze the meat you’ve purchased, transfer it from the chiller to the freezer as soon as it becomes clear that you won’t be cooking it within three to five days from the date of purchase.
What about the freezer?
Beef cuts can be stored in a freezer at a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius or lower for up to six months. Don’t freeze meat that has reached its expiry date, as freezing does not kill the existing bacteria. Tip: If you need to freeze the meat for a long time, ask the butchers at Huber’s to vacuum pack it to prevent freezer-burn.
What’s the best way to defrost beef?
The best method for thawing beef (or any other type of meat) is to place it in the refrigerator, where it will defrost slowly and safely. Defrosting
What are the benefits of eating organic, grass-fed meat?
When cattle are bred organically, exclusively grass-fed and raised in a low-stress environment with no artificial growth hormones or antibiotics, they not only have a better quality of life, but also live much longer than standard animals. This allows more time for the meat’s natural flavours to develop. This guarantees the quality of the meat. Apart from tasting better, organic grass-fed beef, for example, also has higher levels of good omega-3 fatty acids and lower levels of not-sobeneficial omega-6.
The Australian Certified Organic farms are managed holistically, employing planned grazing methods that ensure ground cover yearround and environmental sustainability. Being certified organic by Australian Certified Organic promises that pastures are grown as naturally as possible and without chemicals.
What are your best sellers?
Organic Blackwood Valley beef and free-range, hormone-free Borrowdale pork. Our organic lamb rack also flies from the deli case! Also, our roast pork belly with sea salt, pepper and Chinese five-spice powder is a party dish frequently requested by our guests, and by regular customers from the neighbourhood.
What are your favourite dishes to make at home?
Since we have access to so many different cuts, our dining table is never boring! For stews, our favourites include pork trotters with mushrooms, pork ribs with apples, organic oxtail with tomato, onion, celery and pumpkin, organic beef shin with coconut aminos and radish, and organic lamb shank. We also make great Bolognese sauce, lamb kofta and falafel, and Thai stir-fry dishes with our organic minced meats. The latest dish we have experimented with is biryani, using either lamb shoulder or beef shin shank.