"australus" news and stories

I don't usually see kangaroo-excuse me, australus- in my meat section, but, if through some stroke of luck (or a dare) you're faced with an opportunity to cook some, Australian chef Benjamin Christie has some tips. Basically, it sounds like you can treat cuts of kangaroo strip loin and fillet like you would other similar cuts of red meat or game. Christie says that those cuts should be pan fried and never cooked past medium rare. Kangaroo is apparently pretty lean. The longer a cut ages, the gamier it will get, he says. Also, if you're working with ground 'roo, soy sauce is a better choice than salt, as it will dry the meat out less. A version of larb, the spicy Thai salad, sounds tasty.

Andrew wrote earlier about the competition for renaming Kangaroo meat to something more appetizing. The judging, which was conducted by the Food Companion International magazine, is now complete. The name chosen is "australus." They commented that the name sounds dignified, and that it will help promote the meat. So, next time you’re at the grill, be sure to slap on some fine cuts of australus—medium rare please.