kangaroo meat
Apr 9th 2009, 12:29 am
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kangaroo meat
Anyone else experimenting with kangaroo meat? I had my first go on the weekend, kangaroo roast, it was really good. I had read a bit that it may be tough, but it was really tender and good. Doing a kangaroo green curry tonight so hopefully that will also be nice!
Its seems like a good alternative to beef, lower fat, better for the environment and way cheaper.
Its seems like a good alternative to beef, lower fat, better for the environment and way cheaper.
Apr 9th 2009, 12:52 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
Anyone else experimenting with kangaroo meat? I had my first go on the weekend, kangaroo roast, it was really good. I had read a bit that it may be tough, but it was really tender and good. Doing a kangaroo green curry tonight so hopefully that will also be nice!
Its seems like a good alternative to beef, lower fat, better for the environment and way cheaper.
Its seems like a good alternative to beef, lower fat, better for the environment and way cheaper.
Apr 9th 2009, 12:54 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
It's a very strong flavour I think, reminds me of venison but not quite as nice
Apr 9th 2009, 12:56 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
I wasn't keen on eating the national animal but caved under the enviromental argument and the added "low fat" benefits.
I use it in the same way as minced beef for chilli, lasagne etc.
I use it in the same way as minced beef for chilli, lasagne etc.
Apr 9th 2009, 1:04 am
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Those childhood memories of warm afternoons spent in front of the TV come drifting back . . .
Skippy, Skippy
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Skippy, Skippy
Skippy, our friend ever true.
You just couldn't could you . . .
Skippy, Skippy
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Skippy, Skippy
Skippy, our friend ever true.
You just couldn't could you . . .
Apr 9th 2009, 1:14 am
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Some say if you strap a big piece of Skippy to your bald head when you go to bed at night,in the morning your hair will start to regrow,what say you Spartacus
Apr 9th 2009, 1:36 am
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Great recall! Was there ever an episode of Skippy where someone didn't fall into the creek? Ah, such simple times!
Apr 9th 2009, 1:43 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
I must admit it did take me a while to buy it and I am not at all squeamish about food, I will eat absolutely anything 
It does taste nice, its stronger than beef, but not unpleasantly so. It does have a gamey taste to it.
My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
I havent used it as a mince yet, but would probably be nice as a lasangne. Might try that next.
It does taste nice, its stronger than beef, but not unpleasantly so. It does have a gamey taste to it.
My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
I havent used it as a mince yet, but would probably be nice as a lasangne. Might try that next.
Apr 9th 2009, 1:45 am
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Can I enquire on your progress with the 'increase your size' rub-on cream? I know its not designed as an all-over body embrocation but, as they say, in for a penny in for a pound.
Apr 9th 2009, 1:47 am
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i bet,still rubbing..............
Apr 9th 2009, 1:58 am
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Apr 9th 2009, 2:32 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
love the steaks, great on the barbie and some of the butchers sell tenderised and marinated which is also lovely.
We find the sausages dry probably due to the low fat content and we dont really like the mince either.
Strong gamey taste, love it.
We find the sausages dry probably due to the low fat content and we dont really like the mince either.
Strong gamey taste, love it.
Apr 9th 2009, 2:34 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
youd be hoppin mad to miss it?
Apr 9th 2009, 3:38 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
I must admit it did take me a while to buy it and I am not at all squeamish about food, I will eat absolutely anything
It does taste nice, its stronger than beef, but not unpleasantly so. It does have a gamey taste to it.
My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
I havent used it as a mince yet, but would probably be nice as a lasangne. Might try that next.
It does taste nice, its stronger than beef, but not unpleasantly so. It does have a gamey taste to it.
My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
I havent used it as a mince yet, but would probably be nice as a lasangne. Might try that next.
Apr 9th 2009, 3:54 am
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Re: kangaroo meat
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My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
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Kangaroos are professionally hunted by licenced Roo Shooters. Each Roo Shooter is given a predetermined number of "Numbered Tags" each year. This enables the shooter to kill that many Kangaroos. Each Roo is identified by the shooters Tag and records by the shooter are kept and sent on to the relevent authorities (these records include the sex of the Roo - Male/Female, if female, was there a joey in the pouch or/and at foot. The Kangaroos have to be "head shot". Each carcass can be back-tracked to the shooter and if it is found that too many Roos are being chest shot, that shooter can have his licence revoked.
The average Roo Shooter will have approx 3,000 tags per year,.
Barney
My biggest concern with buying it was whether they are humanely hunted or not.
.[/QUOTE]
Kangaroos are professionally hunted by licenced Roo Shooters. Each Roo Shooter is given a predetermined number of "Numbered Tags" each year. This enables the shooter to kill that many Kangaroos. Each Roo is identified by the shooters Tag and records by the shooter are kept and sent on to the relevent authorities (these records include the sex of the Roo - Male/Female, if female, was there a joey in the pouch or/and at foot. The Kangaroos have to be "head shot". Each carcass can be back-tracked to the shooter and if it is found that too many Roos are being chest shot, that shooter can have his licence revoked.
The average Roo Shooter will have approx 3,000 tags per year,.
Barney
