Non-veg eaters eat all kinds of meat and fish with great gusto. But do you know the difference between halal and jerk meat? Non-vegetarians relish fish, chicken, or meat but did you know that there are two types of meat – Halal and Jerk? Their taste, ways and traditions are different from each other?
What is Halal Meat?
The word “Halal” comes from the Arabic word, which means permissible or permissible. In this procedure, the neck and airway of the animal are slowly cut so that the blood can completely drain from the body. This method results in cleaner and healthier meat. The halal method does not involve stunning the animal, as religious rules forbid it.
What is jerk meat?
In blow meat, the neck of the animal is cut in one go with a sharp weapon. This kills the animal instantly and causes no pain. Jhatka meat is commonly used in Punjabi and North Indian cuisine.
What is the difference between the two?
In halal, the animal is killed slowly, while in shock, it is killed at once.
In jerked meat, a small amount of blood remains in the body, which can cause the meat to spoil quickly.
In halal meat, the blood is completely removed, so it can be stored for a long time.
How to identify halal or jerk meat?
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Check the restaurant certificate – Hotels serving halal meat usually display a board or certificate.
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Identify by cuisine – Mughlai or Middle Eastern cuisine has halal meat, while Punjabi cuisine has jerky meat.
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Identify by color – Halal meat is light and tender, while jerky meat appears thick and firm.