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What Is Beef Knuckle & How To Prepare It

February 6, 2020 5 Comments

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The beef knuckle is a sub-primal from the beef round. It weighs from between 4 kg to 6.5 kg, depending on the carcase weight. The knuckle goes by many names: The ball of the round, sirloin tip, round tip, tip center (centre in UK and Ireland) and sometimes thick flank, beef … [Read more...]

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Christmas Dinner Meat Options – There’s More Than Just Turkey

December 1, 2018 3 Comments

rib roast for christmas dinner

As Christmas approaches, we think of turkey and ham as the centrepiece of the Christmas feast, but there are a growing number of people who are happy to try something different. Some of the alternatives are Goose, Duck, Chicken Pork, Spiced Beef, Rib Roast on the bone, and to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cuts Tagged With: christmas

Flank Steak: The Butcher’s Well-Kept Secret

October 15, 2018 4 Comments

What is flank steak?

Flank is a lesser-known cut you should know about. The cut is great for fajitas, steak sandwiches, and beef olives (stuffed steak).  It's a cheaper cut but has a fabulous beef flavour and is great for feeding the entire family. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cuts Tagged With: flank

Slow Food: How To Choose And Cook Meats Slowly For Taste

September 9, 2018 3 Comments

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In mid-winter, when the cold chill is upon us, heart-warming casseroles, stews and braises are the order of the day. Your butcher can offer great value on cuts that are perfect for slow cooking. Shin, neck, brisket and chuck are ideal cuts of meat for slow food dishes. A little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cuts, Preparation Tagged With: braising, pot roast, slow food

Lamb, Pork & Beef Shoulder – Flavoursome and Affordable Cuts

August 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

beef shoulder meat

Once relegated to stews and burgers, shoulder cuts have experienced a resurgence in popularity lately. It's a well-deserved revival - roasts, steaks and chops from the shoulder are still some of the most affordable cuts in the butcher’s shop, and they offer rich flavour and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cuts Tagged With: lamb shoulder, pork shoulder, shoulder cuts

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I'm Dave Lang. A meat expert and butcher with over 40 years experience in meat preparation and butchery training. I'm also a blogger. I'm here to help people learn more about quality meat and how to cut it efficiently and profitably.


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