IT'S BBQ TIME!

IT’S BBQ TIME!

Fresh ideas for family meals and outdoor entertaining.

Summer is here and that means burgers, ribs, saussies and steaks for the BBQ are going to fly off the shelves.

The rise and rise of vegetarians and flexitarians means that you’ll also find plant-based options and meat alternatives on many shopping lists these days. A recent Colmar Brunton study revealed that one in three New Zealanders (34%) are reducing meat intake with baby boomers at the forefront of this trend.

According to the report, over 1.5 million New Zealanders are eating less meat. The research revealed that 41% of vegans and 42% of vegetarians are millennials. All generations consistently name health, the environment and animal welfare as the most import reasons to lessen meat consumption. This rise in consumer interest is driving the plant-based category from niche to mainstream with more than six in ten Kiwis reported to have tried (or are interested in trying) the new generation of meat-free products.

The un-real meatless burger designed for the barbecue

Plant-based burger experts, Morning Star Farms, have come to New Zealand. Now there is something new to add a little extra to an almostperfect barbecue moment.

These meatless burgers and sausages are uniquely designed for the barbecue, with delicious flavours and unbelievable aroma, plus they are rated 4 health stars! Finally, there’s an option for barbecue goers that want a healthy, meat-free burger with plant protein that holds its own. Your guests would be hard-pressed to figure out that they are not really meat. Plus, if you want to mix up your mid-week, Morning Star Farms also offers plant-based mince and chik’n nuggets that taste almost as good as the real thing. Give a meatless taco or spag bol a go or try the kids on the nuggets - a healthy alternative with a 4 health star rating and high in protein.

Morning Star Farms is the perfect meat-free alternative, tastes great and brings some excitement to the menu. Look for the range in the freezer aisle of your nearest supermarket.

Make some room on the barbecue this summer for Morning Star Farms - the meatless brand designed to be un-real.

Craft Beer Pork Ribs

Beak & Sons have teamed up with the good folk at good George Brewing to create these succulent beauties: NEW Craft Beer Pork Ribs!

This original recipe has a bitter sweet malty flavour and is made with full bodied Good George IPA. It’s the perfect addition to Beak & Sons much loved range.

Already slow cooked for convenience, these ribs are super easy to prepare (10 minutes to heat) and are perfect for sharing and feeding a crowd.

Arm yourself with napkins and prepare to get messy!

Beak & Sons slow cooked meat range is a great option for an easy inspiring quick weeknight meal, or weekend gatherings.

Located in the butchery chiller of supermarkets nationwide.

Contact your local Alliance Marketing representative - for further info phone: (09) 2604110.

Supreme Saussies

If you like a good sausage on the BBQ then you may like to check out Westmere Butchery in Auckland, which recently took out New Zealand’s top sausage award for the second year in a row. The Supreme Award winner for the 2019 Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition was announced at an awards dinner in Auckland and the judges couldn’t get enough of Westmere Butchery’s Chicken, Leek and Bacon entry, which beat out over 500 other entries from over 90 producers around New Zealand, to claim the top spot.

David Rossiter, owner of Westmere Butchery, has had over 45 years in the industry and it is fair to say his store has become a butchery institution in Auckland.

“The top sausage is an extraordinarily delicious, full-bodied savoury sausage that had all the judges fighting for more, but all were in total agreement that this was the winning banger”, said foodwriter and judge Annabelle White.

“Even after all the judging we asked for more to be cooked. Think perfectly flavoured - it’s all about the meat, perfectly textured with great use of seasoning that has an unforgettable luscious after taste. It’s made me banger obsessed and congrats to the creators,” said White.

The Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition 2019 results included: 2019 Supreme Award Westmere Butchery, Westmere, Auckland Chicken, Leek and Bacon 2019 People’s Choice Award Avon’s Butchery, Glen Innes, Auckland Beef, Garden Herb and Garlic 2019 Devro NZ Wildcard Award* Peter Timbs Meats, Christchurch Wild Venison and Black Plum

A full list of all medallists is available on www.rmnz.co.nz\sausage-competition-winners-2019

Summer inspiration with Meadow Mushrooms

Meadow Mushrooms ‘summer inspiration’ mushroom pre-packs are now available in stores around the country. Created using crowd-sourced design and themed around the kiwi barbeque, the producer plans to encourage shoppers to pick up a pack of mushrooms for the barbeque in the same way they do a lettuce or a pack of sausages this season, and get more kiwi mushrooms on the grill.

Cited as the ultimate natural alternative to processed plant proteins or meats, fungi are a superfood making them a great choice for those reducing meat and for those wanting more nutrition in their diet. Naturally low in fat, cholesterol-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free, while also providing many important vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and selenium, mushrooms make it easy to prepare a delicious summertime meal that delivers goodness in every serve.

Meadow Mushrooms has inspirational, BBQfriendly recipes for fajitas, burgers, salads and kebabs - their website is packed with ‘top tips’ for the ultimate barbeque, recipe inspiration from Pinterest and other curated recipes to help hosts feed any hungry guests. Mushrooms are quick, easy and deliciously versatile. You could tuck into summer-inspired Divine Mushroom, Halloumi & Bacon Kebabs; revive your palate with a Refreshing Vietnamese Mushroom Salad; whip up some super quick barbeque Mushroom & Capsicum Fajitas; or feast on a Crispy Mushroom & Cheese Katsu Burger. It’s simple with mushrooms!

Meadow Mushrooms are the ultimate summer go-to ingredient, with packs featuring icons of the kiwi-summer and themes of Barbeque,

Kebab, Salad and Burger, who won’t want to be armed with a pack of mushrooms this barbeque season! #SummerDelicious Visit www.meadowmushrooms.co.nz for more.

ULTIMATE KIWI BBQ SAUSAGE

Two well-known Kiwi companies have collaborated to make the ultimate Kiwi BBQ sausage, using award-winning pilsner and 100% Kiwi freerange pork.

Emerson’s of Dunedin and Harrington’s Smallgoods from Wellington are releasing a limited-edition Bavarian Bratwurst Sausage, using Emerson’s award-winning Pilsner to create a new take on the traditional recipe.

Richard Emerson, known as the Kiwi Godfather of Beer, says he’s proud of the collaboration. “Beer and sausages are two of my favourite pastimes. Emerson’s is very proud to be involved with Harrington’s Smallgoods, in producing the Emerson’s Pilsner and Bavarian Sausage collaboration - good things in life always come in pairs,” says Emerson.

Angus Black, General Manager of Harrington’s Smallgoods, says both companies have similar heritage and values. Emerson’s was established in 1992, and Harrington’s in 1993 and both have a love of crafting the best food and drink.

“Together we’ve been quenching Kiwi thirsts and delighting Kiwi taste buds for more than 25 years. We believe in making the best possible beer and smallgoods, and I’m excited to work with Richard Emerson, a pioneer in the beverage sector,” says Black.

The new Bavarian Brat uses 100% Kiwi, New Zealand free-range pork. Black says the hops and malt from the pilsner, blended with the spice mix of mace and caraway in the Brat, gives the sausage a beautifully rounded flavour. Black has expert advice for aspiring BBQ chefs wanted to cook the perfect sausage this summer.

“Don’t try and cook the sausage too quickly - the trick is to use a good steady heat so when the surface of the sausage is nicely browned the meat is still juicy and full of flavour,” says Black.

The new Bavarian Brat, featuring Emerson’s Pilsner, is available in supermarkets.