Butcher's Favourites Box

Bring your home cooking recipes to the next level with finest pork, beef and desserts, handpicked by our expert Butchers just for you! You'll get our award-winning Sirloin Steaks along with our customer-favourite Artisan Sausage Rolls, Butcher’s Pork Sausages, and more!

HOW TO STORE

1. Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C or below
2. Defrost: Defrost in refrigerator overnight. Do not re-freeze once defrosted
3. Shelf life defrosted: Store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Pork Loin Roast

Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove all packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper. Allow the meat to come to room temperature for up to 30 minutes before cooking.

Lightly oil the rind and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 250°C / fan 230°C / gas 9. Sear the meat for 15 minutes in the oven.

Reduce temperature to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas 4 and cook for 25-30 minutes per 450g.

Once joint is cooked, rest it in the warm place for at least 20 minutes.

This product must be cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.
Cooking appliances vary in performance; these are guidelines only.

Artisan Sausage Rolls​

From Defrosted

Space out generously and brush pastry with beaten egg yolk or double cream.

Cook in a preheated oven at 200°C / Fan 190°C / Gas 6 for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.

From Frozen

Carefully remove all packaging and place Sausage rolls on a baking tray, lined with baking paper.

Space out generously and brush pastry with beaten egg yolk or double cream.

Cook in a preheated oven at 200°C / 190°C / Gas 6 for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

This product must be cooked throughly prior to consumption.

Butcher's Pork Sausages 

Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove all packaging. Separate the sausages using scissors. Do not prick sausages.

Pan fry: heat a little oil in a heavy based frying pan. Cook on a medium heat for 15-17 minutes, turning occasionally.

Grill: preheat grill to medium. Place sausages on a grill rack, brush lightly with oil and cook on the middle shelf for 12-14 minutes, turning occasionally.

Ensure product is fully cooked & piping hot throughout before serving.
Cooking appliances vary in performance, these are guidelines only.

Minced Steak

Allow the mince to come to room temperature prior to cooking. Remove all packaging. Preheat a wide, heavy bottomed pan over a high heat and add 5ml (1 tsp.) of oil. Add minced steak and brown all over for 6 - 9 minutes per 400g. Then use as per your favourite recipe.

Ensure the minced steak is piping hot throughout before serving.

 Chef's Tip: For best results, use a wide heavy bottomed pan to allow the minced steak to spread out and brown in a thin layer. Break up the minced steak with a wooden spoon before or during cooking to release the meaty flavour!

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Diced Beef Steak

1. Prepare the meat

Allow the defrosted meat to come to room temperature, and at least 30 minutes before cooking, remove it from its packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper.
Preheat the oven to 140 C-160 C / Fan 120 C-140 C / Gas 1-3.

2. Sear for flavour
Heat a large ovenproof pan on a high heat, add a little oil and sear the meat until evenly browned all over.
Season well then take out the meat and sauté a mixture of diced onion, carrot, celery and leeks.
About one third of the meat weight gives you the weight of vegetables needed.

3. Add the liquid
After sautéing the vegetables, place the meat back in the pan.
Add wine, stock or water, and herbs or spices.
Make sure that the liquid covers at least a third to a half of the meat and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. The cooking process
Cover with a lid and transfer into the preheated oven, or continue to simmer gently on the hob at a very low temperature.
We recommend the oven method as the process is gentler and the meat does not stick to the pot.
Check from time to time and top up with liquid if needed.

5. Test the meat
Cooking times vary depending on your oven.
Check after 1 hour and at regular intervals thereafter, basting as you go.
Insert a meat fork it should slide in and out easily. Or simply take a piece out and taste it.

Allow a total cooking time between 1½ -2 hrs, or until tender.

Beef Meatballs

Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove the meatballs from the packaging

and allow to come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.
Pan fry: preheat a heavy based frying pan on a medium heat, when hot add a little oil.
Add the meatballs and cook for 11-12 minutes, turning occasionally and searing all over.
Grill:preheat grill on medium setting. Place meatballs on grill rack.
Cook on the middle shelf for 11-12 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking time.
Ensure product is fully cooked & piping hot throughout before serving.
Do not reheat once cooked.
Cooking appliances vary in performance; these are guidelines only.

Sirloin Steaks

Remove the steak from its packaging, allow the meat to come to room temperature for 20 minutes, patting dry with kitchen paper.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, over a high heat. Cook the steaks to your liking following the recommended times.

Rare: 1-2 minutes per side, rest for 6 minutes
Medium: 3 minutes per side, rest for 4 minutes
Well Done: 4-5 minutes per side, rest for 1 minute

Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place for the recommended time.

Pork Loin Steak

Allow the meat to come to room temperature then season with salt and pepper.

Preheat a large frying pan, add oil and sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes without touching. Turn the pork chops over and continue cooking for a further 4-5 minutes.
Remove from the pan and leave to rest, covered with foil for 5 minutes.

Sirloin Steak Burgers

​Cooking guidelines from defrosted: remove the burgers from the packaging and allow to come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking. 

​Preheat a heavy based frying pan to a medium-high temperature. Brush each side of the burger with a little oil.
​Cook the burgers for 10-11 minutes, turning carefully, occasionally and searing all over. Don't press down whilst cooking as this can dry them out.
​Place the burgers on a rack, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
​Ensure product is fully cooked & piping hot throughout before serving.
​Do not reheat once cooked.
​Cooking appliances vary in performance; these are guidelines only.​

Strawberry Cheesecakes

To Serve:   Defrost in the packaging in the fridge for 12 to 14 hours, or at room temperature for 2 hours.

Remove outer film and carefully place the cheesecake, still in its ring, onto a cold plate.

Using a knife or small spatula loosen the cheesecake from the ring by sliding the knife inside the ring around the cheesecake.

Carefully open and remove the ring. Serve with your favourite accompaniment.

Serving suggestions: serve cold with fresh berries, ice cream or sorbet, pouring cream & fresh mint leaves.