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Allen Brothers
T H E G R E AT S T E A K H O U S E S T E A K S ®
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Let's get cooking!
Welcome to our guide for storing, preparing,
Sincerely,
Todd Hatoff
President, Allen Brothers
Allen Brothers
Promise of
Excellence
table of contents
product selections 4-5
storage 6
thawing 6
frozen versus never-frozen beef 7
wet- & dry-aged beef 7
temperature & meat thermometers 8
beef steak cooking chart & cooking options 8
seasoning 9
beef 9-22
Wagyu beef 21-22
veal 23-28
lamb 28-30
pork 30-35
poultry 36-39
duck 40-41
bison (buffalo) 42
venison 43
sauces 44
heat & serve selections 45-50
sausages & dogs 50-51
shellfish 51-55
fish & caviar 55-59
gourmet sides 60
seafood soups 60-61
appetizers & butters 61-62
desserts 63
index 64-65
notes 66-67
Product Selections
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Product Selections
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Delivery, storage & thawing
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never-frozen beef & Beef terminology
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USDA Prime
USDA Prime, which has the most marbling and is
the highest quality grade assigned by the USDA, is
described as “the ultimate in tenderness, juiciness
and flavor.”
USDA Choice
USDA Choice is the USDA’s second-highest quality
designation and is assigned to beef that has less
marbling than USDA Prime.
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meat temperatures & Thermometers
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cooking times
Cut time increase
large roasts 15-30 min. 10° to 15°F rare 125° to 130°F 140°F
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Beef Steaks
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Broil
1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Lightly brush filets with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper.
3. Broil 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Beef Steaks
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Grill Grill
1. Heat grill to medium-high. 1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Grill 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Grill 8-10 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Broil Broil
1. Preheat broiler to high. 1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Broil 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Broil 8-10 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Beef Steaks
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Grill Grill
1. Heat grill to medium-high. 1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Grill 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Grill 5-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Broil Broil
1. Preheat broiler to high. 1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Broil 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Broil 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Beef steaks
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Grill Grill
1. Heat grill to medium-high. 1. Heat grill to medium-high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Grill 8-10 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Grill 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
Broil Broil
1. Preheat broiler to high. 1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper. salt and pepper.
3. Broil 8-10 minutes on each side for medium-rare. 3. Broil 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Beef roasts
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Eye Rib Roast ™ 2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper.
4-4.5 pound roast; serves 8-12
3. Grill 8 minutes on all four sides so the meat
cooks evenly.
We recommend removing thawed* meat
from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with See page 6 for details.
salt, pepper, chopped garlic or your favorite finely
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator one hour
chopped herbs.
before cooking.
3. Roast in a roasting rack or pan, fat-side up, for
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving
approximately 1-1½ hours (for medium-rare), or to
desired internal temperature. Remove when internal
temperature measures 10°F below the desired internal
temperature, as the meat will continue to cook as it
rests before serving.
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Beef roasts
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2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with We recommend removing thawed* meat
salt, pepper, chopped garlic or your favorite finely from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
chopped herbs.
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
3. Roast in a roasting rack or pan, fat-side up, for
approximately 1 hour (for medium-rare), or to 2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with
desired internal temperature. Remove when internal salt and pepper.
temperature measures 10°F below the desired internal 3. Place in roasting pan and roast 40-50 minutes for
temperature, as the meat will continue to cook as it medium rare.
rests before serving.
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FOR BEST RESULTS
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. See page 6 for details.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
one hour before cooking.
Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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Beef FIlets & specialties
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Beef Specialties
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6 5 oz tenderloin tails, thawed* 1 large onion, cut into large chunks and separated
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
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Beef Specialties
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We recommend removing thawed* meat 1. Toast chilies, cumin, coriander and mustard seeds
from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. in a dry pan on high 2-4 minutes.
2. Transfer to a spice mill or blender, add remaining
Sauté ingredients and grind to a fine powder.
1. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on 3. Rub spices evenly on steaks.
medium-high until almost smoking.
4. Grill 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare or
2. Reduce heat to medium. Sauté steak 4-6 minutes to desired doneness.
per side for medium-rare or to desired doneness. Let
rest 5 minutes before slicing. 5. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot as
fajitas, with your favorite side dishes or let cool and
Grill serve as a steak salad.
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Beef Specialties
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Beef Specialties & Burgers
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11. Slice brisket thin, about ¼-inch thick, across the 2. Grill 6-ounce burgers 2½-3½ minutes per side for
grain of the meat. medium or to desired internal temperature.**
12. Return the sliced brisket to the pan with the onion
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mixture, cover, and refrigerate or freeze.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
13. Reheat until hot. This takes approximately
See page 6 for details.
20 minutes at 350°F.
**The USDA recommends cooking to a minimum
FOR BEST RESULTS internal temperature of 160°F (see chart on page 8).
Use a meat thermometer and check temperature in
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
the center of the meat.
See page 6 for details.
(continued) Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
30 minutes before cooking.
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Burgers & wagyu beef
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Grill
1. Heat grill to high.
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Wagyu Beef
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2. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season with 3. Mix together dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
salt and pepper. 4. Prepare a ceramic stone and hibachi grill: Preheat
3. Sear 1 minute per side on direct heat with grill ceramic stone by placing it on the burner of a gas
uncovered. stove and heating it over the open flame for about
4. Move steaks to indirect heat and grill 10-12 minutes 10 minutes. Then place the heated stone on top of
covered. the mesh grill of the hibachi. Brush the stone with
a little olive oil. Light the Sterno.
5. Turn and grill for 10-12 minutes more covered for
medium-rare or to desired internal temperature.** 5. Place Wagyu steak brochettes on the hot ceramic
stone and grill to perfection, about 1 minute per side.
FOR BEST RESULTS 6. Serve with grapefruit ponzu dipping sauce.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. Recipe courtesy of Chef Yoshi Katsumara of Yoshi's cafe.
See page 6 for details.
**The USDA recommends cooking to a minimum FOR BEST RESULTS
internal temperature of 160°F (see chart on page 8). *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
Use a meat thermometer and check temperature in See page 6 for details.
the center of the meat. **The USDA recommends cooking to a minimum
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator internal temperature of 160°F (see chart on page 8).
30 minutes before cooking. Use a meat thermometer and check temperature in
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. the center of the meat.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
30 minutes before cooking.
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VEAL
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VEAL Grill
1. Heat grill to medium-high.
We recommend cooking veal rib and loin chops and
roasts at 350° to 400°F. Use a meat thermometer and 2. Lightly brush chops with olive oil and season with
cook to desired internal temperature on the chart. salt and pepper or your favorite herb.
Because meat continues to cook after it is removed 3. Grill 4-6 minutes per side (depending on portion
from heat, remove veal chops 5°F before desired size) or to desired internal temperature.
internal temperature, and remove roasts 10° to 15°F
before desired internal temperature. Cover loosely with FOR BEST RESULTS
foil and keep warm 10 to 20 minutes. During this time,
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
the juices will distribute evenly.
See page 6 for details.
veal chops removal temp final temp Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
rare not recommended
well done not recommended 4. Place chops in pan inside oven and roast 8 to 10
minutes on each side.
Grill
veal rib & loin chops 1. Heat grill to medium-high.
10-16 ounce chop 2. Wrap bone with foil to protect from burning or
cracking.
We recommend removing thawed* meat
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. 3. Lightly brush chops with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper.
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veal
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FOR BEST RESULTS 2. Reduce heat to medium. Grill steak 4-6 minutes per
side for medium-rare or to desired doneness. Let rest
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. 5 minutes before slicing.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator FOR BEST RESULTS
30 minutes before cooking. *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
veal medallions 30 minutes before cooking.
3. In skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil until hot. We recommend removing thawed* meat
4. Sauté the medallions 4-6 minutes per side. from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
5. Let medallions rest 5 minutes before serving. 8 veal slices (2-ounce or extra-thin), thawed*
5 cloves garlic, finely minced for paste
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24 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped for paste
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details. 16 slices of thin prosciutto, about 1 pound
pepper, to taste
1. With the back of a knife blade, mash garlic and sage
to a fine paste.
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VEAL
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2. Pat veal slices dry. 3. In same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add wine
3. Spread about ½ teaspoon of the garlic sage and juice of half lemon (or cream). Boil until reduced
paste on both slices of veal. Layer with 2 prosciutto to a glaze, about 2 minutes.
slices and secure with 3 wooden toothpicks. Arrange 4. Stir in broth and capers. Simmer until mixture
prosciutto-side down and season with pepper. is reduced to ¼ cup, about 2 minutes. Whisk in
4. In a large skillet, heat oil on high. As it begins to remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour sauce over veal.
smoke, sauté 2 slices at a time, prosciutto-side down, 5. Serve immediately.
for 30 seconds. Turn, then sauté until veal is cooked
through, about 30 seconds more. Transfer to a platter, FOR BEST RESULTS
cover loosely with foil, and keep warm. *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
5. Pour off oil from skillet and return to high. Add wine See page 6 for details.
and deglaze pan, scraping up brown bits. Bring to a Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
boil and reduce sauce to about 2/3 cup. 15-20 minutes before cooking.
6. Discard toothpicks and drizzle veal slices with
reduced sauce.
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1 bunch Italian parsley, stems and leaves separated We recommend removing thawed* meat
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 8 4 oz veal calf’s liver slices, (or four 16 oz steak-cut),
1 bay leaf thawed*
2 cups veal or chicken stock 4 steak-cut bacon slices, thawed* (or 8 slices of
regular bacon)
1 cup dry red wine
/ cup flour
3 4
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature,
cut into tablespoons ½ teaspoon ground pepper
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5. Add onion and apples to skillet and sauté until salt and pepper
golden, about 5 minutes. 3 tablespoons corn oil
6. Mix in glace, port wine and vinegar. Boil mixture to
reduce, 2-3 minutes. 1. Bring water or wine to a simmer and blanch
7. Season with salt and pepper. sweetbreads for about 4 minutes.
8. Pour sauce over liver, sprinkle with bacon and serve. 2. Shock sweetbreads in cold water bath and remove
any membrane that remains.
FOR BEST RESULTS 3. Slice about ¼ inch thick. Set aside.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. 4. Set up flour and bread crumbs in separate dishes.
See page 6 for details. Combine eggs and milk in separate dish. Toss
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator sweetbreads in flour, dip in egg mixture and dredge in
15 minutes before cooking. bread crumbs.
5. Heat skillet to medium high with 3 tablespoons
corn oil.
6. Sauté the sweetbread slices on each side to golden
brown. Remove and place on paper towels.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, ranch or
buttermilk dressing.
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veal & lamb
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lamb
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We recommend removing thawed* meat 3. Grill fat-side down 8-12 minutes. Turn and grill
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. 8-12 minutes more for medium-rare or to desired
internal temperature.
Sauté
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1. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of butter and
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium-high.
See page 6 for details.
2. Season lamb with salt and pepper or favorite herb.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
3. Sauté 4-6 minutes per side or to desired internal 30 minutes before cooking.
temperature.
Broil or Grill
1. Preheat broiler to high or grill to medium-high. lamb loin roast
2. Lightly brush lamb with olive oil and season with 2-2.5 pound roast; serves 4-6
salt and pepper or favorite herb.
We recommend removing thawed* meat
3. Broil 4-6 minutes each side, or cook to desired from the refrigerator one hour before cooking.
internal temperature.
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
FOR BEST RESULTS 2. Remove package, keep netting in place. Place roast
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. in roasting pan.
See page 6 for details. 3. Roast lamb for approximately 45-50 minutes.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator 4. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
15-20 minutes before cooking.
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*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
Roast
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lightly brush lamb with olive oil and season with
salt, pepper and chopped rosemary or favorite herb.
3. Roast fat-side up on a roasting rack or pan for
18-24 minutes for medium-rare or to desired internal
temperature.
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*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. 1. Remove the stuffing from the bag and place in an
See page 6 for details. oven-safe dish. Spread evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes
or until stuffing is 155°F.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
one hour before cooking. 2. Remove the stuffing from the dish and place it in
the center of the roast, fluffing it along the way.
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Grill Roast
1. Lightly brush chops with olive oil and season with 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
salt and pepper or favorite herb.
2. Place roast in baking dish on roasting rack. Lightly
2. Heat grill to medium-high. brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill 7-10 minutes per side (depending on portion 3. Roast uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until
size) or to desired internal temperature. temperature reaches 150°F.
4. Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil to
FOR BEST RESULTS
rest for 10-15 minutes. Temperature will increase
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. approx 10°F.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator FOR BEST RESULTS
30 minutes before cooking. *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
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pork
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POrk
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*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator. Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
See page 6 for details. 15-20 minutes before cooking.
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whole chicken 155°F to 160°F 180°F or higher We recommend removing thawed* meat
from the refrigerator one hour before cooking.
whole turkey 165°F to 170°F 180°F or higher
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Remove giblets, rinse turkey inside and out with
guinea hen or cold water and pat dry.
3. Make your favorite stuffing recipe and fill cavity or
poulet fermier whole french chicken use large chopped onions, carrots, celery and fresh
Serves 3-4 herbs.
4. Place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and tuck
We recommend removing thawed* meat wings under turkey. Brush with olive oil and season
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. generously with salt and pepper.
1 Guinea hen or Poulet Fermier 5. Roast until skin is golden brown and crisp,
occasionally basting with juices that collect in the pan,
1 lemon, halved to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.**
2 springs of rosemary When done, breast meat will be white (not pink) inside.
½ cup water or white wine (A 12-pound turkey takes about 4 hours.)
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1. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound skinless chicken oven from frozen 40-45 minutes
breast halves between sheets of plastic wrap to oven from thawed 35-40 minutes
½-inch thick. Cut in half.
2. Dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Shake
Chicken Kiev
off excess. In a large skillet, sauté in olive oil on medium-
high, browning about 3 minutes per side. Squeeze oven from frozen 40 minutes
lemon juice over chicken and add chicken broth. Cook oven from thawed 35 minutes
to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Let liquid deglaze the pan and add capers. When FOR BEST RESULTS
liquid reduces but still coats chicken, transfer chicken *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
to a platter. See page 6 for details.
4. Cover chicken with sauce and capers. Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
FOR BEST RESULTS
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
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Poultry
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Grill
whole, semi-boned quail
1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
4.5 ounce quail; serves 1
2. Remove wings from packaging. Toss wings in bowl
with sauce from package. Place on indirect heat and We recommend removing thawed* meat
grill until just heated through, 3-4 minutes total. from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
bake
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place quail appetizers on foil lined cookie sheet
with sides.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Sauté
1. In large skillet, on medium heat, cook quail
approximately 15 minutes, turning as needed.
GRILL
1. Place on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on first
side and 2-3 minutes on second side.
6-7 ounce breast 4. In same skillet, add butter, apple and pear slices,
salt and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes,
We recommend removing thawed* meat stirring occasionally until carmelized and golden brown.
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
5. Top foie gras with apples and pears. Serve
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. on brioche toast.
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duck
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2. Peel open the pouch and place the duck in baking 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place packaged
pan, breast side up. frozen leg quarters in pot, reduce to a simmer and
heat 18-20 minutes.
3. Place baking pan in the oven for 36-40 minutes.
2. Remove bag, open carefully with scissors and
4. Baste duck with plum sauce every 15 minutes.
serve.**
5. Remove duck from oven and place on platter.
6. Discard fat from baking pan and pour remaining thawed
plum sauce over the duck. We recommend removing thawed* meat
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
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1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place packaged duck
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
in pot, reduce to a simmer and heat 12-15 minutes.
See page 6 for details.
2. Remove bag, open carefully with scissors and
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
serve.**
one hour before cooking.
FOR BEST RESULTS
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
moulard duck legs confit See page 6 for details.
7-8 ounce duck leg; serves 1 Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
We recommend removing thawed* meat
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
released and contents will be extremely hot.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Remove duck from packaging, place in a roasting
pan and heat throughout for about 15 minutes.
To achieve a crisp outside, pan-sear on medium
10 minutes skin-side down and 3-4 minutes
meat side down.
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sauces
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currant port wine sauce 2. Add whipping cream or crème fraîche and reduce
to preferred thickness.
Serves 6-8
3. Add glace and heat through. Salt and pepper to
1 oz clarified butter or Allen Brothers seafood butter taste. Serve on beef steaks, tenderloin, veal chops
1 tablespoon chopped shallots and slices.
4 ounces port wine – excellent quality
4 tablespoons currant jelly or lingonberries
4 tablespoons Allen Brothers glace de veau, red wine mustard sauce
d’agneau, or poulet, thawed Serves 6-8
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter or beurre
2 tablespoons clarified butter or Allen Brothers
manié
Seafood Butter
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
salt and pepper, to taste
4 oz red wine
1. In a hot sauté pan, add clarified butter and shallots. ½ to 1 tablespoon ground mustard
Add port wine and reduce by two-thirds. 4 tablespoons glace de veau, d’agneau, or poulet,
2. Add currant jelly or lingonberries and glace. Heat to thawed
a simmer then remove from heat. 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter or beurre
3. Add chilled butter or beurre manié and stir. Add manié
balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve on salt and pepper, to taste
beef steaks, tenderloin, veal chops and slices.
1. In a hot sauté pan, add clarified butter and shallots.
Add red wine and reduce by two-thirds.
creamy mushroom sauce 2. Add mustard and glace. Heat to a simmer and
remove from heat.
Serves 6-8
3. Add chilled butter or beurre manié and stir. Salt
1 oz clarified butter or Allen Bothers seafood butter and pepper to taste. Serve on beef, veal and chicken
1 tablespoon chopped shallots breasts.
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Heat & Serve Selections
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braised brisket
Heat from frozen
3.5 pound brisket; serves 3-4
1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged
We recommend removing thawed* meat beef in pot and reduce to a simmer.
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place packaged 12-15 minutes). Serve.**
brisket in pot and reduce to a simmer.
FOR BEST RESULTS
2. Heat 55-60 minutes. Serve.**
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
FOR BEST RESULTS released and contents will be extremely hot.
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
braised short ribs country
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be or barbecue style
released and contents will be extremely hot. 1 rib; serves 1
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We recommend removing thawed* meat 1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen package
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. in pot and reduce to a simmer.
2. Heat 15-20 minutes. Serve.**
Heat from thawed
1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place packaged FOR BEST RESULTS
meatballs in pot and reduce to a simmer. **Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
2. Heat 10-15 minutes. Serve.** released and contents will be extremely hot.
1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged 1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged
chili in a pot and reduce to a simmer. Stroganoff in pot and reduce to a simmer.
2. Heat 15-20 minutes. Serve.** 2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is
12-15 mintues). Serve.**
FOR BEST RESULTS
FOR BEST RESULTS
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
released and contents will be extremely hot. **Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
released and contents will be extremely hot.
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1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged 1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged
cabbage rolls in pot and reduce to a simmer. coq au vin in pot and reduce to a simmer.
2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is 2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is
12-15 mintues). Serve.** 12-15 mintues). Serve.**
1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
lamb curry in pot and reduce to a simmer. 2. Remove plastic cover from pie and place the
2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is frozen container on a baking sheet.
12-15 mintues). Serve.** 3. Heat 45-55 minutes to an internal temperature
of 155°F.
FOR BEST RESULTS
4. Let rest 5-7 minutes before serving.
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
released and contents will be extremely hot.
pot pies
chicken & dumplings seafood chowder, chicken, beef
tenderloin & pork
24 ounce package; serves 2-3
1 pound pie; serves 1-2
1. Bring pot of water to a boil. Place frozen packaged
chicken and dumplings in pot and reduce to a simmer. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat 20-25 minutes (if thawed, cooking time is 2. Remove plastic cover from pie and place the
12-15 mintues). Serve.** frozen container on a baking sheet.
1. Grill on medium heat 4-6 minutes or until heated *Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
through and plump. See page 6 for details.
2. Serve on your favorite bun or roll. Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
These instructions apply for our skinless steak dogs,
as well.
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2. Finish by browning in a skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil 3. In non-stick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter over
for 3-4 minutes. medium heat.
3. Serve on a bun or roll, with pasta, grains, eggs or as 4. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a squeeze of
a side dish. fresh lemon.
5. Sauté over medium heat until opaque. Serve
immediately.
2. Bring the water to a boil, place lobster in pot 3. Add lobster and simmer until opaque in center,
and cover. 8-12 minutes depending on weight.
3. Steam or boil for 2½-3 minutes. 4. Serve hot as an entrée or cool and shelled for
other recipes.
4. Serve with Allen Brothers Seafood Butter and
fresh-cut lemons.
Grill
*Thaw packaged lobster on a dish in the refrigerator. 8 tablespoons Allen Brothers Seafood Butter, melted
See page 6 for details. 1 clove garlic, minced
Remove thawed lobster from the refrigerator juice of 1 lemon
15-20 minutes before cooking.
1. Split tails in two, length-wise with kitchen shears,
keeping the meat in the half shells.
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We recommend removing thawed* crab meat We recommend removing thawed* crab cakes
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
1. Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, 2. Preheat skillet with thin layer of oil to medium-high.
horseradish and Worcestershire in a large bowl. 3. Cook 3-5 minutes each side (or until golden brown).
2. Drain brine from crab meat and check for any crab
shell pieces. FOR BEST RESULTS
3. Combine crab meat, scallions, water chestnuts and *Thaw packaged crab cakes on a dish in the
red bell pepper. refrigerator. See page 6 for details.
4. Toss with mayonnaise mixture, add salt and pepper Remove thawed crab cakes from the refrigerator
if desired, and serve on lettuce leaves. 15-20 minutes before cooking.
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3. Add shrimp and simmer until shrimp turn opaque 2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
and curl, about 4 minutes. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil in a large
4. Chill shrimp before serving, allow approximately nonstick skillet on medium-high.
2 hours. 4. Gently place tuna steaks in hot skillet and season
with salt and pepper.
5. Sauté until browned, about 1 minute per side.
jumbo sea scallops 6. Transfer to a baking dish and roast in the oven
6-8 minutes or to desired doneness.
20 scallops; serve 4
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4. Lightly brush with olive oil and season with salt 1 tablespoon olive oil
and pepper. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
5. Roast 8-12 minutes or to desired doneness.
Mango & Cucumber Salsa
FOR BEST RESULTS 1 mango, diced
*Thaw packaged fish on a dish in the refrigerator. 1 red pepper, diced
See page 6 for details.
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
Remove thawed fish from the refrigerator
2 scallions, finely chopped
15-20 minutes before cooking.
1 jalapeño, finely minced without seeds
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
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5. Roast 8-12 minutes or to desired doneness. *Thaw packaged fish on a dish in the refrigerator.
See page 6 for details.
FOR BEST RESULTS Remove thawed fish from the refrigerator
*Thaw packaged fish on a dish in the refrigerator. 15-20 minutes before cooking.
See page 6 for details.
Remove thawed fish from the refrigerator
15-20 minutes before cooking.
caviar
refrigerated refrigerated
type unopened opened
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3. Heat in 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes until hot. **Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be
released and contents will be extremely hot.
4. Stir or adjust so as not to disturb layers, as
applicable, and serve.
Microwave
lobster chowder
1. Defrost gourmet side in refrigerator.
2. Unseal plastic lid and place loosely on top of with pancetta
container. 16 ounce bag; serves 1-2
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1. In a large pot of water, boil bag of bisque until We recommend removing thawed* meat
thoroughly heated, 12-15 minutes. from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
2. Carefully shake to mix contents of bag. Serve.**
Sauté
FOR BEST RESULTS
1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on
**Be careful handling and opening bags. Steam will be medium-high until almost smoking. Sauté chops 1-2
released and contents will be extremely hot. minutes per side.
Grill
clam chowder 1. Lightly brush chops with olive oil and season with
salt and pepper.
16 ounce bag; serves 1-2
2. Grill on medium-high for 1-2 minutes per side.
We recommend removing thawed chowder
from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking. FOR BEST RESULTS
*Thaw packaged meat on a dish in the refrigerator.
1. In a large pot of water, boil bag of chowder until
See page 6 for details.
thoroughly heated, 12-15 minutes.
Remove thawed meat from the refrigerator
2. Carefully shake to mix contents of bag. Serve.**
15-20 minutes before cooking.
1. Thaw the mousse and pâté in their containers on a 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
dish in the refrigerator. 2. Place FROZEN franks on a baking sheet and bake
2. Gently loosen contents from the sides of the until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Check to prevent
containers with a knife, then turn upside down over overcooking.
a plate, allowing the mousse and pâté to slide out of
their containers while maintaining their shapes.
Serve with crackers, mini toasts, fresh bread,
cornichons, olives and mustards. samosas
24 appetizers; serve 5-7
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DESSERTS
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Alaskan king crab legs 52 filets mignons (boneless & bone-in) 9 chocolate coconut filo purses 63
appetizers 39-40, 61-62 porterhouse 12 chocolate soufflés 63
bacon wrapped quail 39 ribeyes (boneless & bone-in) 10 corned beef hash 47
beef & mushroom turnovers 62 sirloin strips (boneless & bone-in) 10 cornish hens 36
beef Wellington 62 top sirloins 12 crab, see shellfish
chicken Wellington 62 bison (buffalo) 42
cocktail franks in puff pastry 62 sirloin strip steaks 42 dessert bars 63
foie gras 40 tenderloin filets 42 dessert collection 63
French mousse & pâté collection 62 tenderloin roast duck 40-41
lollipop lamb chops 61 for Châteaubriand 42 duck breasts 40
potato puffs bratwurst 50 foie gras appetizer 40
samosas 62 burgers 20-21 leg quarters and legs confit 41
sausages in puff pastry assortment 62 bison (buffalo) burgers 20 whole duck in plum sauce 41
seafood artichoke dip 62 Gilia 20 duck, heat & serve 41
spinach potato puffs 62 homemade 21 duckling leg quarters 41
vegetable egg rolls 62 steak burger 20 moulard duck legs confit 41
Atlantic salmon 56-57 Wagyu 20
butter, black winter truffle fish 55-59
beef filets 16 & white truffle 61 Atlantic salmon 56-57
stuffed: lobster, caviar 59
mushroom & Venetian 16 cakes 63 halibut steaks 59
Wellington 16 caramel tiramisu cake 63 salmon pinwheels 57
beef, gourmet-blend ground 21 carrot cake 63 Scottish-style salmon, smoked 56
beef, heat & serve 34, 45, 46, 48, 49 chocolate carmel pecan cake 63 sea bass 57
barbeque beef 45 coconut cake 63 swordfish steaks 58
beef goulash 48 grandma’s & great grandmas yellowfin tuna steaks 55-56
beef stew 48 chocolate cake 63 foie gras 40
beef Stroganoff 48 hummingbird cake 63
braised brisket 45 petits fours 63 gourmet-blend ground beef 21
braised pot roast 45 red velvet cake 63 guinea hens 36
braised short ribs 45 white chocolate mousse cake 63 gourmet sides 60
shepherd’s pie, beef 49 calf’s liver 26 glace stock reductions 44
smoked barbecued Canadian bacon 35 creamy mushroom sauce 44
beef back ribs 46 caviar 59 currant port wine sauce 44
steakhouse chilli 48 Châteubriand 14 red wine mustard sauce 44
St. Louis style ribs 34 bison (buffalo) tenderloin roast 42
pot pie, : beef tenderloin 49 Italian stuffed roast 15 halibut with citrus & soy 59
beef roasts 13-15 tenderloin roast 13 heat & serve selections
double-bone rib roast 15 cheesecake 63 34, 35, 38, 41, 45-50, 51, 60, 62
Eye Rib Roast™ 13 candy bar sampler 63 barbeque beef 45
heart of rib roast ginger 63 beef goulash 48
(boneless & bone-in) 14 original 63 beef stew 48
Italian stuffed tenderloin roast 15 original favorite 63 beef Stroganoff 48
London broil 15 pumpkin Cognac 63 bratwurst 50
sirloin strip roast 15 chicken 36-38, 49 cabbage rolls 49
tenderloin roast for Châteaubriand 13 chicken breasts, gourmet side dishes 60
beef specialties 16-20 boneless skinless 37 braised brisket 45
beef Wellington roast 16 chicken & dumplings 49
braised domestic lamb 47
brisket 20 chicken rustica 38
braised domestic
medallions of tenderloin 17 chicken breasts, stuffed
chicken Cordon Bleu 37 veal osso buco 47
short ribs 18
chicken Florentine 37 braised pot roast 45
sirloin strip slices 16
chicken Kiev 37 braised short ribs 45
skirt steaks 18
chicken Wellington 38 Canadian bacon 35
tenderloin tails 17
coconut curry chicken 38 chicken & dumplings 49
tenderloin tips 19
coq au vin 49 coconut curry chicken 38
beef steaks 9-12
poulet fermier 36 cooked whole lobster 51
Center-Cut Eye Rib Steak™ 11
pot pie 49 coq au vin 49
Cover Rib Steak™ 11
wings 38 duckling leg quarters with
tart cherry sauce 41
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proper thawing
etiquette
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Thawing in the refrigerator is the safest way
to thaw our products because it allows
the product to retain all of its natural juices,
which are essential for exceptional flavor.
Allen Brothers
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