What Kind of Meat Lover Are You?

When it comes to meat, we all know what we like. All you carnivores out there probably have your favourite cuts, dishes and cooking techniques that you think can’t be beaten. Whether you’re a fan of chicken, beef, lamb, pork or all of the above, meat eaters know what they like and it’s very rarely vegetarian.

But what do your meat choices say about you? After all, what you put on your plate and how you cook it can be rather telling in terms of showing the type of meat lover you are. Are you a casual meat eater or someone who can’t get enough? Do you want everything on your full English or do you skip the bacon? (apparently, some people do this. We think it’s weird too).

Have a look at these different types of meat lovers and find which category you fit into:

You’re partial to a nice chicken nugget or some bangers and mash – so long as the meat is to hand and needs little preparation. The easier it is, the better, which means throwing something onto a baking tray or in the fryer is your idea of a good meal.

You’re just as likely to eat a meaty meal as you are a veggie one, as it all depends on what’s in the cupboards when you start to get a bit Hank Marvin. That’s not to say you don’t like something a bit fancier, but we all know that complicated meals are better when someone else is making them.

Saying this, you’ll probably still opt for steak at a restaurant, because, well, do you really need an excuse?

If push comes to shove, you’re more likely to go for fish and chips than you are roast beef. It’s not that you don’t like meat, you’re just not that fussed about it. While the odd bacon sandwich is a great option, you aren’t going to moan about eating a meal that doesn’t include meat, especially if you get fish instead.

In fact, if you could be bothered, you’d probably just become a pescetarian and stick to fish and meat substitutes as you aren’t really going to miss what little meat you do currently eat. However, if push comes to shove, you won’t be that strict about it as you’re likely to eat most things if they look really tasty.

You know that if a meal doesn’t come with meat then it’s not a real meal. There’s none of this rabbit food nonsense for you. You know what you like and that is any and all meat – the more, the better.

You’ve been known to eat a meal that is just protein and you sneak slices of ham out of the fridge for an afternoon snack. In fact, you won’t even settle for cheese and onion crisps if there’s the option for smoky bacon.

There have been instances when you haven’t been entirely sure what meat is in a dish, but this hasn’t stopped you from tucking in because how could meat be bad? You also know exactly how you like everything cooked and reserve the right to moan about a too-well-done steak or dry chicken breast.

Even the condiments you choose have a meaty taste – tomato ketchup is too much like a vegetable for you.

Yes, you enjoy a nice meaty meal, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a little fussy. You aren’t a fan of certain cuts, prefer chicken to lamb and definitely don’t want any gristle on your plate. Meat that you do eat gets dissected and you’re perfectly used to eating around the options dished up for you that you already know you won’t like.

In fact, when it comes to eating out or going to a friend’s house for dinner, you like to make sure that there will be something you can eat without kicking up too much of a fuss. You’re used to making substitutions and even going veggie when you need to if there are no meaty options that meet your exacting standards.

Most of the time it’s easiest for you to do the cooking or choose the restaurant, as this way you know you’ll get a meal you’ll like.

When it comes to new things, you’re always willing to give them a try, especially if it’s meat. You’re happy to try different cuts, cooking techniques, types of meat and even offal at least once to see if you like it.

Being adventurous means you eat a lot of dishes that others turn their nose up at, even if it turns out you wish you hadn’t tried a few of them. You also attempt to whip up new recipes at home, and you’re on first name terms with your butcher as you’re always getting advice on what works best.

You’ll never say no to a meaty dish just because you don’t like the look of it and have lived to find that some things can really surprise you. When it comes to other people, you’re always trying to get them to be more adventurous too, which sometimes rubs off but not always. So long as you have new meats to try, you’re happy, although an old favourite is also really comforting.