What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meats cooked with it occasionally (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "occasionally". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MEATS + IT = AT TIMES; definition: "occasionally" The answer is At times.

Meats cooked with it occasionally (2,5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3046 | 17 Across | 2020-03-08 flower