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Mince that doesn't clump!
Shelley84
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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!
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!
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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
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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.0
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ditto what everyone already said, whilst cooking beat it into submission with a wooden spoon (or just break down the clumps)
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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 THE LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY :beer:0
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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!0
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Hi
I find that frozen mince doesn't clump at all.0 -
The sppon bashing while browning best way to go. Great after a particularly stressful day at the office or OH being slightly annoying!
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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!!LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0
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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 PGxx0
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