How To Cook Frozen Plant-based Meat - Your Guide For Cooking With THIS

Plant-based meat makers constantly improve their products offering better taste, texture and flavour. Today, meat alternatives are so realistic that it's hard to believe they are made from plants.

Whether you are looking to eat less meat for health, ethical on environmental reasons, learning how to cook plant-based meat alternatives is essential to fully enjoy this innovative protein. Although it's very similar in the looks and texture, plant-based meat does not cook exactly the same way as animal-based meat.

Here's the guide how to cook with frozen meat alternatives from the UK's most popular brand THIS to achieve the best results. After all, you will realise that cooking with plant-based meat is easy, you just need to know a few tips.

How to cook frozen plant-based sausages?

Plant-based sausages from THIS (THIS Isn't Pork Sausages) are high in protein and fibre. They contain 80% less sat fat when compared to standard pork sausage which makes them a great alternative for traditional sausages. Although they perfectly resemble meat sausage in texture, they cook a bit differently. Unfortunately, these products are not suitable for microwave cooking. To achieve the best results always cook them directly from frozen (do not defrost them!) and always remove all the entire packaging. Also, remember that all appliances are different and these are general guidelines only. 

Grilling plant-based sausages

Cook plant-based sausages from frozen when on the grill. Just preheat the grill on high. Drizzle sausages in oil and place at the top of the grill for 6-8 minutes. Turn regularly to cook on all the sides. Check if the products are hot inside before serving.

Oven cooking plant-based sausages

In case of cooking in the oven, also remember to always cook your vegan sausages from frozen. Preheat oven 200°C. Place sausages on a tray and set in the top of the oven for 25-27 minutes. Turn half through cooking so the sausages are entirely cooked. Check if the sausages are hot before serving.

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How to cook frozen plant-based nuggets?

THIS Isn't Chicken Nuggets are vegan frozen vegan nuggets that are made from soya and pea protein. They are coated in batter and breadcrumbs and lightly fried. The healthier version of nuggets - they are high in protein, and fortified with vitamin B12 and iron. 

For the best results, always cook your vegan nuggets from frozen. Preheat oven 200°C. Place your nuggets on a tray in the top of the oven for 12-15 mins. Turn half way through cooking. These frozen vegan nuggets are not suitable for microwave cooking - they won't be crispy and they could lose the texture.

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How to cook frozen vegan chicken tenders?

THIS Isn't Chicken Tenders are made from soya and pea protein. They are high in protein and fortified with vitamin B12 and iron. These lightly fried plant-based chicken flavoured tenders are coated in batter and southern fried breadcrumbs. Crispy, golden and ridiculously chicken-y when you cook them in the oven.

The best way to cook them is in the oven in 200°C. Preheat the oven, place the frozen nuggets on a tray in the top of the oven for 12-15 mins. Turn half way through cooking. Similarly to other products, they are not suitable for microwave cooking.

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