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 … [Read more...]
Flank Steak: The Butcher’s Well-Kept Secret
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...]
Slow Food: How To Choose And Cook Meats Slowly For Taste
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...]
Lamb, Pork & Beef Shoulder – Flavoursome and Affordable Cuts
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...]
The Perfect Steak – How to choose it and cook it
What is the perfect steak? There is no such thing as the perfect steak. Your perfect steak won’t be the same as ours, so we need to establish what you are looking for in a steak. If money is not an issue, there are many expensive steaks available, depending on the breed, … [Read more...]