Prep & Recipes
In the Kitchen
Everything you need to heat, finish, and serve Symi's products, plus a handful of recipes worth making.
Heating & Prep
How to prepare your order
Texas Brisket
beef
Tip
Simmer at 80 to 90°C. Slice against the grain and serve with your favourite BBQ sauce.
Beef Ribs
beef
Tip
Wrap tightly in foil to retain moisture. Unwrap in the final 5 minutes to tighten the bark and caramelise the sauce.
BBQ Brisket Burnt Ends
beef
Tip
After the bag, add more BBQ sauce and toss in a very hot pan for 3 to 4 minutes. You want colour on the outside and a lacquered glaze.
BBQ Pulled Brisket
beef
Defrost thoroughly first
Tip
Defrost thoroughly before heating. Already sauced, serve as is or finish with extra BBQ sauce.
Plain Pulled Brisket
beef
Defrost thoroughly first
Tip
Defrost thoroughly before heating. A neutral base, dress it with your own sauce or use it as a building block in other dishes.
Pork Belly Pastrami
pork
Tip
Simmer only, do not boil. If the bag is already open, steam to reheat. Best eaten hot, sliced thick, in a sandwich with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.
Pulled Pork
pork
Tip
Once heated, stir through your favourite BBQ sauce before serving, or leave it plain as a base for tacos, loaded fries, or ramen.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
pork
Tip
The bag brings it to temperature. The pan finishes it, get a good char on the fat for the full burnt ends experience.
Pork Spare Ribs
pork
Tip
Heat through in the sealed bag first, 8 to 10 minutes in simmering water or 2 to 3 minutes in the microwave. Then take out, sauce generously, and finish on the BBQ, under a hot grill, or in the oven until the sauce caramelises and the rack gets some colour.
Turkey Pastrami
poultry
Tip
Simmer only, do not boil. If the bag is open, steam to reheat. Slice hot and serve in a Reuben with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing.
Oak Smoked Chicken Breast
poultry
Tip
No heating required. Defrost overnight in the fridge and serve cold, ideal for salads, cold platters, and gourmet sandwiches.
Pulled Chicken
poultry
Defrost thoroughly first
Tip
Defrost thoroughly before heating. Versatile base, works in wraps, rice bowls, tacos and soups.
Chicken Shawarma
poultry
Tip
Serve in warm pitta with pickles, hummus and a little chilli sauce. 500g is enough for four generous shawarmas.
Lamb Shawarma
lamb
Tip
Serve in warm pitta with pickles, hummus and a little chilli sauce. 500g is enough for four generous shawarmas.
Biltong Sliced
biltong
Tip
No preparation needed. Store in a cool, dry place. Consume within 4 days of delivery or within 3 days of opening.
Biltong Sticks
biltong
Tip
No preparation needed. Store in a cool, dry place. Consume within 4 days of delivery or within 3 days of opening.
