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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How to roast whole pork belly
With a variety of ways to cook one of our favourite cuts, here’s our guide to roasting pork belly - which gives the all important crispy crackling, with melt in the mouth flavours.
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A meat eaters guide to catering for a veggie
Whether it is for a special occasion such as Christmas or Easter, or just for a casual dinner, the chances are all of us are going to have to host a veggie some time or other. Here is a quick fire guide for meat eaters cooking for both carnivores and veggies at the same time.
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Nice to Meat...Chris Finnigan (Head Chef, Lane7)
Chris Finnigan is Head Chef of Lane7 Newcastle, and at just 30 years old, one of the country's most exciting young chefs. Trained by Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, Chris uses fine dining techniques to put his own unique flair on American fayre and BBQ food.
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Butchers Guide to the British Banger
Sausages hold a special place in the hearts (and mouths) of most Brits. A big reason for this is that they were part of childhood and spark memories of family barbecues, camp fire food, rainy weekends and a big breakfast. The fact they are, (and hopefully always will be), a good way to make a quick, easy, family meal has made them a family favourite for generations.
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Seasonal Meat Cooking in March
March isn’t exactly a month noted as prolific for British food, and meat is possibly even less noted. Livestock farmers focus is on preparing for lambing, and it is pretty much in between seasons for vegetables and fruit as well, but there are still some gems to be found for the seasonal chef.
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Is Chicken Good For Me?
Chicken is a great source of protein, which is essential for the bodies regeneration. It’s filling and takes longer than average to digest, which means you’re less likely to snack on unhealthy things, as it keeps you going for hours after eating.
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Cooking Meat With Guinness
Guinness stout has been part of Irish food traditions for generations. Even if it is not added as an integral ingredient, it is more often than not, a fitting accompaniment to many meals. It might take some people a little persuading that pouring a perfectly good drink into a saucepan is a good use of beer, but history shows the results are worth it.
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Do we sell Grass Fed Beef?
We get asked a lot if our beef is grass-fed? Although it is a simple question, our answer is usually pretty complex, mainly because in our opinion grass-fed is currently more of a badge of hype, than a badge of accreditation.
