FAQ

Best Before dates can be found on all packages.

• For fresh products sold in trays: the Best Before dates are printed on the front package and can be found on the lower right hand corner.

• How to read our Julian Date Codes: For our frozen products for Ontario Facilities, we apply Julian Code as 2023 156 interpreted as 2023 (the year) and 156 is the 156th day of the year which is June 5th, 2023. For our frozen products for Quebec Facilities, we apply Julian Code as 1563 the last digit represents the year, the 3 digits before are the day of the year the product was manufactured which is June 5, 2023.

• For other fresh products: the Best Before date can be found on the front or back of the package on a white pre-printed sticker (e.g. 2018 Oct 17).

Please defrost first. The cooking instructions included on our packaging have been developed based on the temperature as sold. Our fresh meat products can certainly be frozen for later consumption, but will need to be defrosted to follow our recommended cooking preparations.

We recommend using a meat thermometer to determine when the meat product is properly cooked. The cooking instructions on the label are only guidelines as all ovens vary in cooking abilities. The following chart will help you determine when your food is ready to eat:

• Beef

  • 63°C (145°F) medium-rare

  • 71°C (160°F) medium

  • 77°C (170°F) well done

• Pork roasts (Marcangelo Porchetta), ground beef, and pork, including sausages (Marcangelo Pork Sausages), Marcangelo Lamb Souvlaki and Marcangelo Pork Souvlaki

  • 71°C (160°F)

• Ground chicken and turkey, including sausages (Marcangelo Turkey sausages)

  • 74°C (165°F)

• Chicken and turkey breasts (Marcangelo Chicken Souvlaki and Marcangelo Turkey Souvlaki), legs, thighs and wings, whole bird

  • 85°C (185°F)

Our Marcangelo Sausages are very versatile. They can be the highlight of a main course, part of an appetizer platter or can be used as an ingredient in a pasta sauce. Our website is full of great recipe ideas and meal solutions that are delicious, nutritious and easy to make. Just click on the recipes section to find a recipe for your next party, family gathering or mid-week meal!

Cooked meat products can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days.

Yes, most certainly. Our fresh products are uncooked and therefore, can be treated as any other raw meat product purchased at the grocery store. Our products can be frozen at any time prior to the recommended best before date printed on the package.

All of our products have a Best Before date printed on the label or package. This will tell you when the product should be consumed or frozen by.

Generally, we recommend consuming the meat product within 6 months of placing in the freezer.

An allergen is defined as an ingredient that can cause adverse or negative reactions in very sensitive individuals. All of our product labels contain an ingredient list and any allergens are clearly stated within this ingredient list. Any of the ingredients used in Marcangelo products that are potential allergens to our customers are stated individually and not grouped together as spices, spice extractives, flavours or flavour extracts. For more information on allergens, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website: www.inspection.gc.ca

As a Canadian company, Canada is always our first choice for meat and other materials that go into our products. In the event that Canadian sources are unavailable to fill our orders, we will source from the USA.

Please speak to the Store Manager regarding any Marcangelo products you are interested in purchasing.

Marcangelo products are sold in most major retail grocery stores across Canada. Please contact us to find a particular product in the store nearest you.

We do not recommend cooking our Porchetta in a slow cooker because the skin will not become crispy and golden brown. It will remain very soft, chewy and inedible. Also, the meat will not be roasted as it would be using dry heat in an oven. The meat will have a different texture because it will steam and not roast.

By following the cooking instructions on the package, the Porchetta skin will become a beautiful golden brown colour and be very crispy. This can either be eaten or discarded. It is a matter of personal preference. However, we recommend tasting the skin cooked this way. It is delicious and has a wonderful crispy texture.

As indicated on the product label, cook on high heat for 14 to 18 minutes, turning frequently. The meat from the kabobs can also be removed from the skewers for a delicious stir-fry with vegetables and your favourite seasonings or sauces. This can be served with cooked rice or noodles.

This cooking method is recommended for two reasons:

1. Porchetta is wrapped in pork skin (traditional Italian style roast) and will become a beautiful golden colour and the dry heat allows the skin to become crispy. This can then be eaten. If this is not desirable, the skin can be removed and discarded.

2. Dry roasting locks in all of the natural juices and keeps the meat moist and tender. Cooking the roast in water/juices will steam, not roast the meat.

Our products come in easy peel packaging. Lay the package meat side down, separate the film at the corners and peel back to open.