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Urgent help needed in identifying a piece of meat....

Catseyes777
Catseyes777 Posts: 95 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hiya, hope someone can help with this stupid question... :o
I have defrosted a piece of meat believing it was lamb but it actually also could be beef... The colour is not really helping and nor is the smell... Dinner will be different depending on what meat it is and I dont really want to cook it to find out...

Does anybody out there have tips on how to identify what it could be?

Thanks in advance...

Comments

  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    cut a wee bit off and cook it quickly?
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi catseyes,

    I agree with jackie, cut a sliver off, fry it for a few seconds and taste it.

    Pink
  • Catseyes777
    Catseyes777 Posts: 95 Forumite
    Hiya, just tried that and it is beef... just thought there may be a tried and tested method with touching it or something!

    Thank you anyway!
  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    Always label stuff for the freezer;) Could have been worse though. Butterscotch sauce and chicken gravy look identical when frozen. Ask me how I know :D
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
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    thriftlady wrote: »
    Always label stuff for the freezer;) Could have been worse though. Butterscotch sauce and chicken gravy look identical when frozen. Ask me how I know :D

    :rotfl:

    Bet that was an interesting meal!
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    The disappointing meals (when labels fall off) are just gravy when you were sure it was a nice casserole......plan B!
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • Catseyes777
    Catseyes777 Posts: 95 Forumite
    I have indeed learnt my lesson lol!
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