Beef and Veal

Beef is the meat of the ox, and veal is the meat of the young ox or calf, yet the characters of these meats are so different it is as if they come from two different animals. Beef is eaten fresher than it used to be, as the traditional longer hanging takes up space and raises the price of the meat. But now once again butchers are beginning to realize the virtues of hanging, which are increased flavour and tenderness. Look for darker red beef which indicates that it has been well hung, or look out for information to indicate that the meat has been matured in the traditional way.