Lamb and Paeroa? Your New Kiwi Favourite

Backstrap is a premium cut of lamb which has a slightly milder flavour than leg of lamb. It can be cooked quickly without compromising a meltingly tender texture, making it a perfect mid-week option.

Even if you're an experienced home chef, cooking red meat can sometimes be a little intimidating. With various cuts, temperatures, and cooking techniques like grilling, roasting, and braising, it might feel like there's a lot to master. Here's some simple advice to help you perfect your red meat cooking skills, from steak cooking techniques to marinating.

Roasting is one of the easiest cooking methods; once it's in the oven it takes care of itself. It involves cooking food in an uncovered pan in the oven and Dry, hot air surrounds the food, cooking it evenly on all sides. Depending on the food you're preparing, you can roast at low, moderate, or high temperatures. Large cuts of meat work particularly well for roasting, think whole rumps, lamb legs or tenderloins.