Cooking Tips for Meat
Waipawa Butchery
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Looking for expert cooking meat tips to get the best out of your beef, lamb, pork, or chicken? At Waipawa Butchery, we know that great meals start with quality meat — and a few simple techniques can make all the difference. One of the most important steps? Always take your meat out of the fridge at least an hour before cooking. This allows it to come to room temperature for more even cooking and better flavour. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, our premium cuts deserve to be cooked with care. From roasting and grilling to slow-cooking and searing, our handy tips will help you get it just right, every time.
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Preheat air fryer to 180°C Line air fryer basket with baking paper or lightly spray with cooking oil
Preheat air fryer to 200°C Place schnitzel in air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil
Score and salt the skin, and oil the meat Preheat air fryer to 200°C
Score and salt the skin, and oil the meat Preheat air fryer to 200°C
Score the skin of the pork into the fat, but take care not to pierce through to the meat. Pat
The length of time to preheat will depend on the temperature you want to cook at and the size of
01: Heat the pan To a medium / high temperature and season and oil your pork
Often seen as a secondary cut, these lovely chops will not disappoint. So versatile, good results achieved both by slow
Lip smackingly tasty. Easy to prepare, quick to cook (barbecue or pan fry to caramelised goodness on the outside and
Can come from any muscle cut, often the shoulder. Browning the dice results in added flavour and attractive colour. Slow
The wonder cut, full of flavour, is happy to take on added strong flavours. Browning the shanks first, adds flavour
This deboned leg is such a versatile lamb cut. A quick and easy roast option and brilliant summer barbecue cut.
A festive family favourite and justifiably a NZ classic. The leg, at 180c bake 25 to 30 minutes per 500
Comes from the hindquarter just above the leg, cured in a seasoned brine. Great served hot or cold. Rinse in
This cut lacks the reputation of the star steaks, it also lacks the price tag. Originates from the flank or
Our legendary single-serve pies
Our delicious WBK Pies are available in two sizes:
01. Single-serve
$9 each
02. Large Family
$20 each
