Unless you've been camping off-grid out in the woods for the last year, you would have seen the change in attitudes towards environmental issues that has swept over the seas. Climate change protests across the world have brought us to attention. The awareness and concern about our use of natural resources are growing rapidly. With that in mind, we're wholeheartedly supporting the Soil Association's Organic September campaign. And we hope you will too!
What's it all about? During their Organic September campaign, the Soil Association (SA) is promoting a month-long programme of events. It aims to encourage people to be more curious about where their food comes from, raising awareness about the challenges agriculture places on the land, nature and wildlife. The campaign will also encourage people to support organic farmers and growers who work hard to create a harmonious balance between food production and the natural world.
There will be much to immerse yourselves in, including feasts and tastings, workshops and demonstrations. And you don't even have to go any further than your kitchen at home! If you fancy getting involved, why not pick up some organic ingredients and follow one of our inspiring recipes specially created by the SA?
Why Try Organic Meat?
At The Organic Butchery, we have one simple idea - that good food comes from caring for the welfare of the livestock we source and the precious soil that is farmed.
Our commitment to choosing suppliers that meet with the Soil Association rigorous standards is a promise to you. Being organic means:
- adherence to rigorous animal welfare standards
- observing strict land management practices
- rejecting artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides
- following strict rules regarding the use of veterinary medicines
- banning synthetic additives in any of our products
We work with dedicated and experienced suppliers and butchers, we choose the breeds of our animals carefully, we butcher everything meticulously and we're committed to minimising waste. Farming organically takes time and commitment and we think you'll be able to tell the difference when you taste our meat.
So What's The Real Difference?
There are several critical differences between buying anonymous meat from the supermarket and buying from The Organic Butchery:
- all of our meat is fully traceable and we're happy to share it's provenance with you.
- because the animals grow slowly and range freely, they produce meat with distinctive flavour from hard-working muscles that have texture and definition. We don't rush things here.
- we hang our carcasses to let the flavour really develop and fluid to evaporate and we never bulk out our meat with water. That means all of our cuts cook evenly without shrinking or seeping
Give It a Try
By eating organic you have assurance- not just hope or assumption- that welfare is scrupulous and quality standards are high. But importantly, this is an outstandingly delicious meat, too. We know it's a bit more expensive than the factory-farmed equivalent- we don't shy away from that fact and we hope that you understand our slower system of farming isn't cheap. So we encourage you to eat a bit less meat, choosing the best when you do.
Looking for inspiration? Here are a few of our favourites:
Organic beef steak mince: the ultimate all-rounder, packed full of hearty flavour and balanced with just a 10% fat for succulent results. Try in all your favourite recipes from spag bol to keema naan, via meatballs and juicy burgers. For a super-lean alternative, try our organic turkey mince.
Organic pork stir fry: fast food at it's very finest, this is ready in a flash and really delivers on taste. Throw in some fresh ginger, garlic and chilli but don't overwhelm it with gloopy sauce- there's plenty natural flavour to be going on with here! If you fancy ringing the changes, boost your stir-fries with some done-in-flash beef skirt steak.
Organic sausages: wholesome and hearty, our bangers are stuffed with the good stuff, not with filler. Start your morning right with traditional pork Cumberlands or spice things up at suppertime with beef.
Widen your culinary horizons with some cuts you might not yet be familiar with. We believe every piece of every carcass should be used, and we also believe some of the more obscure bits are amongst the most delicious! So slow-braise some short ribs and tuck into meaty duck wings- you won't be disappointed!
