The “Roast Once, Eat Thrice” Challenge
As we move into the final week of January, many of us are looking to tighten the belt – both literally and financially. However, at Lakings, we don’t believe that budgeting should mean settling for subpar meat.
The smartest way to eat well is to invest in a premium, larger roasting joint that serves as the foundation for multiple meals. This is “slow-food” efficiency at its finest. One roast, three meals – are you up for the challenge?
The Three Heavyweight Contenders
The Topside of Beef
Our grass-fed Topside is lean and incredibly easy to carve.
On Sunday, it’s the king of the table.
On Monday, it’s the star of a cold Beef and Horseradish Baguette. By Tuesday, we recommend following the logic of our Beef Stroganoff recipe style: flash-fry thin strips of the pre-cooked beef with mushrooms for a gourmet meal in 30 minutes.
The Loin of Pork
There is no crackling quite like Lakings crackling. A loin of pork is a fantastic value cut.
Once the Sunday roast is done, the remaining lean meat is perfect for helping you create some mid-week magic.
Take inspiration from Asian fusion flavours and toss the shredded pork with honey, soy, and ginger, and serve over noodles for a vibrant mid-week lift. Much like our Dan Dan Noodle recipe – simply sub out the pork mince for leftover shredded loin.
Or – for an easy protein-packed snack, why not whip up a batch of Pineapple Salsa to pair with leftover pork and a wrap or flatbread?
The Whole Free-Range Chicken
Our birds are slow-grown, meaning they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio than standard options.
After the drumsticks and breasts are gone, the carcass is a goldmine. Never throw away the bones. Simmering a chicken carcass or beef bone with some carrot, onion, and celery creates a stock that is worlds apart from a cube. This liquid gold can be the base for a Chicken Pie or a hearty soup.
To stretch one bird even further, switch the jointed chicken in our Coq Au Vin Blanc, for the shredded leftover chicken meat.
Ready to master the week? Browse our selection of Roasting Joints and see how far true quality can go when you roast once, and eat thrice!
