06/25/2003

Beef Up Your BBQ With Something New This Summer
Thanks to continued consumer confidence in beef, sales in Canada remain at normal levels. But the current trade disruption is creating challenges within the distribution chain. Canadian packers are not able to sell a large portion of the beef carcass typically sold to export customers.

At this time of year, there is a strong demand for rib and loin cuts such as grilling steaks. But these cuts represent less than a third of the carcass. Much of the balance, which is comprised primarily of hip, chuck, and variety meats such as liver, have traditionally found markets beyond Canada’s borders. Without exports, the domestic market has an over supply of marinating and simmering steaks, pot roasts and rotisserie roasts. Due to the backlog of these items, packers have cut back production levels, which further reduces the supply of rib and loin steaks and roasts.

Consumer can take advantage of this situation, and at the same time help Canadian beef producers. How? By choosing cuts alternate cuts such are marinating and simmering steaks for the barbecue. The home economists at the Beef Information Centre have many wonderful recipe ideas to help you enjoy economical and flavourful steaks and roasts on the grill.

With some planning you can turn a lean marinating steak into a tender, grilling steak.
BBQ Flank Steak “Parisienne” - an easy open-face sandwich similar to the French classic.
Easy Asian Steak - this simple dish allows the meat to marinate, tenderize and cook all at the same time, while you enjoy time with family or guests.
Key Lime Steaks - the tangy marinade adds the perfect flavour to your steaks.
Mustard Medallions with Sage Onion Compote - beef medallions seasoned with the tang of mustard and lemon, and paired with sage-infused onion slices, updates the steak and onions classic.
Ranch-Style Beef Kabobs & Rice - Ranch salad dressing mix stars in a brushing sauce for beef and vegetables in these rave review kabobs.
Asian Rotisserie Roast with Tropical Salsa - the Asian flavours in this recipe provide a touch of the exotic that’s perfect for entertaining.
Order a copy of a booklet containing great tasting marinating recipes and marinating tips.
Mouthwatering Marinades