Decent butchers for quality cuts of meat
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I'm fed up with Tesco Finest or Sainsbury taste the difference, they just don't give me the quality and cuts that I'd like.
I live in the south Essex area, in my local area (Basildon) there are no independant butchers (to my knowledge) that I can visit and chat to to be able to get the quality cut of meat that I'd like.
My wish is to get a decent bone in rib of beef or a good whole leg of lamb from a reputable and decent farm.
Any advice from those in my area would be appreciated, thanks.
I live in the south Essex area, in my local area (Basildon) there are no independant butchers (to my knowledge) that I can visit and chat to to be able to get the quality cut of meat that I'd like.
My wish is to get a decent bone in rib of beef or a good whole leg of lamb from a reputable and decent farm.
Any advice from those in my area would be appreciated, thanks.
Can't help with t'south but the local butcher in Polesworth is quality. Steaks to die for, chicken with flavour and local lamb, not tried the pork yet apart from the bacon and sausages which are 'A' grade (1/8" - 3/16" bacon - Mmmmmmmmmm).
Alternatively find a good farm shop who sources things locally. The one I used outside York was fantastic for beef and lamb, however I used a butchers for pork.
I sugest looking for a decent local farm shop even if it means a 10 mile trundle - its usually work it IMO.
Alternatively find a good farm shop who sources things locally. The one I used outside York was fantastic for beef and lamb, however I used a butchers for pork.
I sugest looking for a decent local farm shop even if it means a 10 mile trundle - its usually work it IMO.
zetec said:
I live in the south Essex area, in my local area (Basildon) there are no independant butchers (to my knowledge) that I can visit and chat to to be able to get the quality cut of meat that I'd like.
My wish is to get a decent bone in rib of beef or a good whole leg of lamb from a reputable and decent farm.
Any advice from those in my area would be appreciated, thanks.
What about the meat auction guy in the Basildon market? My wish is to get a decent bone in rib of beef or a good whole leg of lamb from a reputable and decent farm.
Any advice from those in my area would be appreciated, thanks.
(sorry, no sensible suggestions)
Go to Hepburn's in mountnessing, he is one of the top butchers in the UK he also has some great wines, also try elm farm shop just outside wickford on the road to Cray's hill you can't miss it.
if you fancy a trip to Ipswich then jimmy's farm is fantastic.
I have a list as long as your arm for good food in Essex.
if you fancy a trip to Ipswich then jimmy's farm is fantastic.
I have a list as long as your arm for good food in Essex.
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