Originally Posted by cricketman (Post 8448668)

Yes Britain has some great meat. It is the way it is cooked that spoils it.

Lushdaddy, the trick is to keep the juice in the meat. The perception is that the British overcook it, then throw the juice away, then add sauces such as bisto or cheese sauce etc that means it doesnt matter what quality of meat you buy.

There is one story that someone was invited to Sunday dinner where there was a fantastic joint of roast beef. The Spanish girl was looking forward so much to it as it looked and smelt so good. The British host took out the meat from the oven to show everyone then proceeded to throw the natural jiuces i.e. gravy down the sink! And instead covered this lovely meat with powdered bisto granuals.

The Spanish girl said she felt like crying :rofl:

Spanish meat is very good. As long as you dont go to Mercadona or Iceland. Try Asturian or Galician beef or lamb from Segovia. Again, you get what you pay for.

The next story you may think is racist, but sums up what many Spanish people think about Britain and food. I went to the butchers in Asturias to get some beef with my FIL because my family were coming to dinner. The butcher was recommending an expensive local cut from a particular breed that they dont have in very often. Then my FIL said it was for some English guests who were coming for dinner and the butcher then said "Buy the cheap cut then, they wont be able to tell the diffference"! :eek:

Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 8448686)

funny you should say that but my OH cooks the Hell out of everything. I like my meat bloody as Hell, I want to hear my beef say moooo when I stick my fork in it......yum.:D

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 8448809)

You mean just chop its horns off and wipe its ass?
You can argue till the cows come home which breed is best.
Highlands,for instance have a lot going for them,except they are a regarded as a luxury product and very pricey, partly because of their slow growth rate.
Best thing is go out in the field and choose your own beef on the hoof.
Next make sure it is well hung,(no I dont mean those 2 round things,though they are very tasty),that can be arranged if you are on good terms with a local butcher.
With most of the stuff in a typical supermarket, this is often not the case.
To go back to Madrid boys post I know a couple of guys back my way who think nothing of walking down the street eating raw sirloin steaks after visiting the local butcher,..thats how good it can be if the job is done right.

Originally Posted by cricketman (Post 8448668)

Yes Britain has some great meat. It is the way it is cooked that spoils it.

Lushdaddy, the trick is to keep the juice in the meat. The perception is that the British overcook it, then throw the juice away, then add sauces such as bisto or cheese sauce etc that means it doesnt matter what quality of meat you buy.

There is one story that someone was invited to Sunday dinner where there was a fantastic joint of roast beef. The Spanish girl was looking forward so much to it as it looked and smelt so good. The British host took out the meat from the oven to show everyone then proceeded to throw the natural jiuces i.e. gravy down the sink! And instead covered this lovely meat with powdered bisto granuals.

The Spanish girl said she felt like crying :rofl:

Where do you get these stories from?...living in the ex-pat ghetto of Benalmadeeena:rofl: We are all ex-pats on here does anyone know of people serving steak with Bisto cos I honestly don't. Generally people who do daft things like that don't generally buy steak, they go for ready made in Iceland! Who does cheese sauce with steak...probably you. What would a butcher in Asturias know of Brit cooking he was probably taking a dig at you:rofl:
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Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8449006)

Do you realise how stupid you sound:thumbdown:

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8449013)

Yes I do with that guy he cannot get enough bile out about Brits, it's in every post:frown:

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8449051)

Yes you are right, I should put him on ignore. You make a good point...you should be a moderator;)

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 8448809)

You mean just chop its horns off and wipe its ass?
You can argue till the cows come home which breed is best.
Highlands,for instance have a lot going for them,except they are a regarded as a luxury product and very pricey, partly because of their slow growth rate.
Best thing is go out in the field and choose your own beef on the hoof.
Next make sure it is well hung,(no I dont mean those 2 round things,though they are very tasty),that can be arranged if you are on good terms with a local butcher.
With most of the stuff in a typical supermarket, this is often not the case.
To go back to Madrid boys post I know a couple of guys back my way who think nothing of walking down the street eating raw sirloin steaks after visiting the local butcher,..thats how good it can be if the job is done right.

Originally Posted by Lushdaddy (Post 8448846)

:rofl::rofl: This is funny.. I will use it in converstion.:thumbsup:

And cricket man.. Why can't I pm you? I tried but it won't let me.

I do like the Argentinian steakhouses. They seem to be one of the most popular for steaks. Love it.. They cook them just right too. Someone is bound to say that the steaks they have in these restaurants aren't Argentinian. It tastes really good nice and rare.:cool:

And cricketman, why can't I pm you? I tried but I can't..:confused:

Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 8449129)

Sounds good to me :thumbsup:


I've heard a lot of people say this as well, may have a look for one next week if they're not closed for the fiestas.

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 8449275)

I don't understand this obsession with so many elaborate sauces.
The basis of good food is top quality,fresh ingredients,cooked,( but not overcooked), in such a way as to be able to enjoy the full flavour of top quality produce at its very best.
While a little sauce here and there may be OK,... it is only with sub-standard produce that there is need for large quantities of the stuff,...as in Indian restaurants where the food is no doubt quite tasty, because of the expensive sauce, but the basic ingredients are generally cr@p and would be almost inedible on their own.