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Nothing beats a roast. If you can make one well, you can cook for a big group of people. Perfect for special occasions, Christmas or even just a Sunday. Roasting is one of the simplest cooking methods. You set the temperature, place the meat or veggies in the oven and let it do its thing. With this in mind, how do you ensure a perfect roast every time? We’ve put together our top tips for cooking a roast.

This recipe is so simple and turns the boring drumsticks into a mouthwatering dinner masterpiece! All the ingredients can be found at onlinemeats.co.nz, and you are just a click away!

Marinated Chicken Nibbles ,easy to throw together, and delicious to eat guaranteed to please every time.

Char siu, or BBQ pork, is one of our favorite takeaways in Chinese eateries. With this 3-ingredient recipe, you can make it at home yourself! Learn these shortcuts and cook like a pro in no time!

When it comes to storing meat, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Can I refreeze meat after it’s been defrosted?” The short answer is yes — but only if it has been thawed correctly. Done the wrong way, refreezing can affect both safety and quality.

Need some cooking ideas for Easter gathering? Let's try this crowd-pleasing Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf recipe! It is crispy, juicy, smoky and meaty! What makes it a must-cook? The ingredients are on special now!

Most of you will be asking yourself, what exactly is Pig Care Accredited Pork and what does it mean for you as a consumer? Simply put, it means that all the pork products we sell are from pigs that remain free from added growth hormones and unnecessary antibodies, raised on New Zealand farms under world-class welfare standards.

Here is our recipe to one of the Kiwi favorite dishes for take away-- Sweet and Sour Chicken! Except this time, we are going to do it ourselves with pinches of care and love.

Who doesn't love nachos? Easy and fast , great for the weekend .

 

Freezing meat sounds like the simplest of tasks, right? Simply buy your restaurant-quality meat for a great price from us and throw them in the freezer if you aren’t eating them straight away. Well, it’s not quite as simple as we’ve been led to believe. There is a right way and a wrong way to freeze your meat if you want to maintain the freshness and shelf life of your cuts. We’ve put together this cool freezing guide of the do’s and don’ts for you to improve your meat-eating experience.

Tried this easy recipe last night for Lamb Kofta from Allyson Gofton , just loved it and was so quick to prepare and make. Such a great dish for a summer BBQ!

No two words belong together more than ‘summer’ and ‘barbecue’. New Zealanders are passionate about firing up the backyard grill and settling in for a day of kai with friends and family. And why shouldn’t we be? We have all the necessary ingredients for a successful barbecue; sun, backyard games, good craft beers and wine, homegrown veggies and most importantly great meat.