Product attributes: Suitable for freezing.

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Topside of Beef: This aberdeen angus topside joint is matured for a minimum of 28 days to develop an intense depth of flavour and tender texture. This is a lean cut of beef, perfect for a sunday roast or a slow cooked pot roast. This joint is hand prepared by our skilled butchers, giving you an easy to carve, easy to cook roasting joint.

Features: Just season, roast and rest for succulence and flavour, From select farms we know and trust.

Country of origin: United Kingdom.

Storage: For Use By, see front of pack. Keep refrigerated 0°C to +5°C. Once opened, use immediately. Suitable for freezing. Freeze by date mark shown and use within one month. Once defrosted (in a refrigerator) use immediately. Defrost thoroughly before use.

Preparation and Usage: Handling Raw Meat Safely: this product contains raw meat and must be cooked according to the cooking instructions. Needs cooking. Remove all packaging including pad. Allow the product to stand at room temperature for 30 mins before cooking. Oven 15 mins + 14-25 mins per 500g Electric 240°C, Fan 220°C, Gas 9 Preheat oven and roasting tray. Oil and season surface of the meat. Place in the oven for 15 mins. Remove joint from oven, add 4 tbsp of water and cover joint loosely with foil. Reduce temperature and continue to cook for remaining time. Electric 180°C, Fan 160°C, Gas 4 Rare 14 mins per 500g Medium 17 mins per 500g Well done 25 mins per 500g Baste the joint occasionally during cooking. Remove from oven, and rest for 15 mins before carving. For best results carve thinly, drizzle over juices in roasting tray, or use juices to make a gravy. Do not reheat. Oven - slow cook 4-5 hours Electric 140°C, Fan 120°C, Gas 2 This gentle slow cooking process is a combination of roasting and steaming and transforms the meat as the fibres relax and soak up the moisture and any flavours from the cooking liquor. This results in succulent meat and a base for a flavoursome gravy. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Add diced vegetables (carrots, celery, onion) and soften. Place into a deep roasting tray. Oil and season surface of meat and sear all over in a hot frying pan. Place the joint on top of the vegetables. Add approximately 500ml stock to cover half the joint, cover with foil and place in the oven. Remove foil for the last 10 mins of cooking. Baste the joint with the cooking juices and return to oven. Remove from the oven, wrap the joint in foil and rest for 15 mins before craving. For best results carve thinly. Do not reheat.

Cooking guidelines: Oven cook - From Chilled. Ready to cook. Remove packaging, allow product to stand at room temperature for 30 min before cooking and preheat oven. Oil and season surface of meat and sear all over in a hot frying pan, before transferring to a roasting tray and placing in the oven. 180°C, Fan 160°C, Gas 4 Rare 30min per 500g, medium 35min per 500g, well done 40min per 500g Remove from the oven, cover with foil and rest for 15 min before carving. For best results, carve thinly. Do not reheat.

Package type: Box

Recycling information: Bag - Do Not Recycle; Box - Recycle; Pad - Do Not Recycle

Full Product Name: Aberdeen Angus sired beef roasting joint

Storage: Suitable for freezing. For use by, see front of pack. Keep refrigerated 0°C to +5°C. Once opened, use immediately. Freeze by date mark shown and use within 3 months. Once defrosted (in a refrigerator) use immediately. Defrost thoroughly before use.

Usage: 4-6 Servings

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