From the field to your table

Ingredient guide

A practical guide to choosing each ingredient, enjoying it at its seasonal best and making the most of its flavour.

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Ingredients to discover

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A neutral-tasting spirit used in some sauces. It contains alcohol and is not nutritionally equivalent to water.

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A moist, mild goat’s cheese without lengthy ageing, adding creaminess to fillings and gratins.

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An offal cut rich in connective tissue that becomes gelatinous with slow cooking. It is often combined with tripe and pepper sauces.

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A pork loin cut usually including bone and a fat edge. It can be pan-seared and finished in sauce; figures refer to edible meat without bone.

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A small bird with a distinctive flavour, roasted whole or braised. Its size makes careful cooking important to avoid dryness; bones are not co…

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Rib meat with fat and connective tissue that needs long cooking to become tender. Figures refer to the edible portion, excluding bones.

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A firm preparation of quince cooked with sugar. Its sweet, slightly tart flavour suits cheese accompaniments and small quantities in glazes.

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Already popped corn without sugar or butter. Its light crunchy structure suits snacks or crushed coatings; it provides carbohydrate and fibre.

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Boneless neck or shoulder meat with connective tissue that softens during braising. It provides protein and variable fat depending on the cut …

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An offal cut with a strong flavour and fine texture, providing protein, iron and vitamin A. It should not be treated like a muscle steak when …