FOOD FOR FEASTS As the nights draw in and the temperatures begin to drop, hearty and warming meals become the order of the day. ADVISER spoke to Claire Belcher co-owner of Andrew’s Butchers in Hadleigh about her top tips to consider when selecting which cuts to buy.
Saturday Night Show Off When it comes to cooking a delicious meal with minimal effort, you can’t go wrong with 21-day matured English beef. Ridiculously tender, the fillet needs little dressing up or cooking. One of my favourites for dinner parties is a whole fillet of beef. Simply wrap in prosciutto ham, pan fry for five minutes until brown all over and then finish in a hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes. after five minutes resting time, slice and serve. as the fillet is one of the pricier cuts, this recipe is best for 6-8 people. Just let your butcher know how many you’re cooking for so that he can cut you the right sized piece.
Sunday Slow Cook There’s nothing better than Sunday lunch with friends: the kind where everybody eats, laughs and drinks a little too much. In reality a traditional roast can be a little stressful and expensive, so my attention often turns to more economical meats such as belly of pork or beef short ribs. These two cuts ooze with flavour and can be thrown in the oven on a low heat with lots of lovely vegetables. After 4-6 hours of gorgeous smells coming from the kitchen, the meat will be so tender it falls apart. This kind of cooking works best with larger amounts so either invite lots of friends, or keep the leftovers for curries and risottos during the following week.
Christmas Crowd Food is one of the most important parts of the festive season, with the meat dish often the focus of attention. Feeding numerous people over the course of several days can be a stressful thought, but there are a few ways to make sure nothing is wasted and that budgets aren’t completely blown. For large families I would recommend buying a smaller turkey and serving alongside our homemade pork chipolatas and a gammon joint. We have also seen a rise in the popularity of alternative Christmas roasts, such as beef. If you are serving turkey on its own I’d recomment a 3.5 kg bird for 8 people, but do make full use of your butcher’s expertise too! At Andrew’s we invite customers to come in and discuss their order so that we can advise which meats will work best for their budget and party size. Established in 1994, Andrew’s Butchers in Hadleigh, Suffolk have been providing quality meats to customers across the county and have expanded their range and now offer a delicious range of cold meats and delicatessen from their shop in Hadleigh High Street. www.andrewshadleigh.co.uk
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