Recipes & Tips
Get the most out of your meat with our delicious recipes, smart cooking tips and exclusive interviews on the Great British Meat Co. blog.
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What is Black Pudding?
What is black pudding - it’s a tasty roll of heaven that has served us well for generations. It has its detractors, but not us, so we’ve had a look at this 'bloody' majestic marvel on this blog.
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How to make bacon at home
Making bacon at home is really not that hard. What you need to have is time, (which we've all got at the moment), patience, and the right kit. The easiest way to start is the old fashioned way. Dry curing. Find out more on our butchers blog.
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Netflix and Grill - burger making tips for a lockdown BBQ
With BBQs hotting up across the nation during lockdown, we wanted to give you some butcher’s burger making tips. We look at what meat to use, how to shape the patty and how to cook them.
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How to cook and carve a rib of beef
Bone-in rib of beef is a rolls-royce cut, and the default choice for butchers and chefs when roasting a joint for a special occasion. Find out how to cook rib of beef with our butchers cooking guide.
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Tomahawk Steak - what's all the fuss?
Until recently a Tomahawk Steak was not something people had heard of, and even less had tried it. That's changed, with Tomahawk Steak more widely available, but it's still not very common so we wanted to tell you all about the dramatic table centre piece and the ultimate 'man v meat' style steak - the Tomahawk.
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Planning for a turkeyless Christmas
Christmas doesn't mean that you have to have your yearly portion of Turkey. There are many alternatives that we enjoy at Great British Meat. Let's explore how we would have a turkey less Christmas.
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How to slow cook lamb shoulder
Learning how to slow cook lamb shoulder can seem daunting at first, but it’s really simple when you know how. In this article, you’ll learn an easy-cook method that cooks in a similar low-and-slow style to pulled pork for 4-5 hours on a low heat and can then then be pulled apart or sliced with ease.
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Carving Meat Tips
Carving meat is a skill fewer of us are taking the time to learn, but it's not as hard as people think. This handy guide will give you some really easy hints and tips, so you can start to wow your guests.
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Boxing Day Meat Ideas
Although people put a lot of time and effort into planning Christmas Day’s menu, Boxing Day is often an after thought, and if you don’t have a plan you’ll find yourself serving the inevitable turkey sandwiches.
