MICROWAVEABLE MEAT PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides a process for preparing a microwaveable meat product, said process comprising the successive steps of: providing a cut of raw meat comprising an exterior surface and an inner core, said inner core consisting of the part of the meat that is located 1 cm below the exterior surface; contacting the exterior surface of the meat with a tenderizing agent to form a tenderized meat product; subjecting the tenderized meat product to a heat treatment during which the exterior surface of the meat product is heated to at least 120 ºC to achieve a browning of the exterior surface, whilst ensuring that the temperature within the inner core remains below 60 ºC; and packaging the heat treated product for later use. The invention also provides a packaged microwaveable meat product comprising an exterior surface and an inner core, said microwaveable product being characterized in that the interior core of the meat product is uncooked and tenderised and in that the exterior surface of the meat has been browned by heating. The microwaveable meat product of the present invention can be converted into a ready-to-consume meat product of excellent quality by simply heating it in a microwave.