With the summer gradually closing out, research conducted by SuperValu, has dived into the BBQ habits of the Cork and Irish public and reveals some interesting food findings over the summer period.
Corkonians apparently are the most adventurous on a BBQ, with only 38% stating they grill the same meat every time they BBQ, in comparison to Galway who have been found to be the biggest creatures of habit in Ireland, with 61% sticking with their regular BBQ menu.
The Cork public do have some BBQ favourites, with sausages (94%), burgers (91%) and chicken (85%) top of their shopping list. Surprisingly only 19% of Cork natives plan on cooking one of the most delicious cuts of meat, a steak, on the BBQ this summer.
Nationally, those aged between 45 and 54 years are the most adventurous grill masters, disagreeing that they always grill the same foods when they BBQ. Over the coming months SuperValu is encouraging people in Cork and across Ireland to #LoveMeat and think outside the box for not only their BBQs but all their summer meals.
Irish meat, and in particular Irish beef, is recognised for its quality across the globe and SuperValu’s survey results determined quality of the meat as the most important consideration (59%) for Cork consumers deciding on what meat to purchase, followed by range of meat available (19%) and value (11%).
Irish Beef is one of the most popular choices of meat and SuperValu’s beef is sourced from over 16,500 farms across Ireland.
QUALITY MEAT
With quality at the core of everything SuperValu do, it’s no surprise their meat is the most awarded in Ireland. All SuperValu’s own brand meat is sourced in Ireland, Bord Bia certified and quality assured.
Speaking in relation to Irish meat, well-known Chef Kevin Dundon commented, “As a chef, I am very particular about the quality of the meat I use in any dish. For me quality is of the upmost importance not only for taste but also to get the best for your diet.
“As people are reducing the amount of meat they eat it is even more important to ensure that what you purchase is top quality Irish meat, sustainably farmed and sold through robust food safety systems. Meat is versatile, particularly when barbequing and with the right recipes and guidance from your local SuperValu butcher it’s easy to prepare a great meal for any occasion.”
Survey results also highlighted that getting the best and freshest meat (88%) is why Cork people chose to buy meat from the butcher counter in a supermarket.
When visiting their local SuperValu butcher, the people of Cork continue to opt for Striploin Steak as their beef cut of choice, followed closely behind by Sirloin Steak.
TOP CUTS
Cork locals top five beef cuts are: 1 Striploin, 2 Sirloin, 3 Rib Eye, 4 Mince, 5 Round Roast.
