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As the sun comes out and warmer weather appears, it is time to get the garden ready for barbeques and garden parties!  Marinated meat is one of the easiest ways to enhance the flavour and texture of the meat you will be grilling.

The key factor when choosing food for the freezer is to know exactly what you are freezing or, if it is pre-frozen, exactly what you are buying.

Freezing is the preferred storage method and has been used for centuries to preserve food. Other preserving methods just cannot compare when it comes to retaining nutritional value and flavour. For the best Halal frozen food, contact Tariq Halal for fresh meat you can freeze yourself or for our pre-frozen cuts which are all available via our meat box delivery service.

Marinating meat is one of the quickest and most simple ways to enhance flavour and improve texture. Marinated meat is more tender, flavoursome and moist, it is never dry or chewy.  Meat marinades are one of the professional chef’s best-kept secrets so here is the truth about marinating meat.

Historically, butchers have been slow to offer a service for new and existing customers to order meat online, but the Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Halal butchers to add this service alongside their current shop trade.

Online shopping has come to the forefront during the Coronavirus global pandemic. Never has it been more important to minimise trips away from home in order to prevent the unnecessary spread of Covid-19. Tariq Halal can organise all your Halal meat requirements online through our meat box delivery service.

Some people understand that Halal meat drains the blood from the meat and so is more tender than conventional meat. Leaving the blood in the meat can cause deterioration and negatively impact the taste.

The benefits of frozen food are significant, particularly in the festive season where there will be an emphasis on family get-togethers and celebrations. Freezing food has also come into its own during the global Coronavirus pandemic where, during the first lockdown in March 2020, some food was in short supply and also people’s ability to shop became more limited.

The watchword is always to buy lean meat, so meat trimmed of any fat, as this is much better for your health. But leaner meats can be dry so to counteract this you can use marinades before you cook. Marinating meat uses a technique to soften leaner meats which also makes tougher cuts tastier.

Covid-19 has disrupted people’s shopping patterns like never before and many households who are spending more time at home during lockdowns are rediscovering the lost art of cooking. One of these is the benefit of using the freezer to store food so you can plan your meals and ensure you always eat nutritious food and also save money.