Mince that doesn't clump!

Shelley84

Title says it all!

I have 1kg of mince that I want to batch cook into tomato based mince for spag bol etc...

Everytime I make mince it clumps together? Any ideas on how to make it so it doesn't do that?

Ideas greatly appreciated. OH won't eat it if it's clumpy!

kazwookie

I break mine down whilst cooking with a fork, (the mince that is, not my OH!!)

Penelope_Penguin

Add the mince to the pan and cook slowly. While doing this, bash continually with a wooden spoon. Works for me, and I find it's best with good quality, rather than fatty mince

Penny. x

maypole

I put mine on a highish heat and just break it down the whole time it is browning, until there are no lumps and clumps at all. Half way through this I pour off some of the fat and return the meat to the pan to finish off browning.

ifonlyitwaseasier

ditto what everyone already said, whilst cooking beat it into submission with a wooden spoon (or just break down the clumps)

nickym

My top tip is to put the mince into a large bowl, rub a small amount of cooking oil into ur hands & break the mince up before cooking it, I saw Jamie Oliver do it & it works

foreign_correspondent

i second the bash it with a wooden spoon method! just keep jabbing at it and breaking it up with the end of the spoon as you fry it up!

hollyh

Hi

I find that frozen mince doesn't clump at all.

grannybroon

The sppon bashing while browning best way to go. Great after a particularly stressful day at the office or OH being slightly annoying!

GB

pigpen

I pick out the clumps and put them on my plate.. we call them shepherds and I eat them all!! YUMMY they are the best bits!!

Paulie'sGirl

I third the bashing it with the wooden spoon, or better is the flat wooden spatula things

Also, don't put too much mince in the frying pan

Luv PGxx