Phlashster Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hi All, So where does everyone get their meat from? I am learning that most butchers don't really understand or usually stock the cuts we are most interested in. My local farm shop is starting to understand what I want, to the point they are now willing to butcher to my request direct from the carcass. So that helps as long as i order a few days in advance. I haven't yet tried cooking an almighty brisket, but they have confirmed that they can do me a full packer if I want one. I get the impression that they have never sold Brisket in that way before! I will continue trying to build this relationship. Are there any other localish (Nottingham) suppliers i should be trying? Thanks, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Is it possible for you to get a card for Booker ?? or you may know someone that you could go to Booker as a guest with them? @Smokin Monkey Will know the area better than me for your local butchers. Ice. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hi Ice, I have a Bookers card. I have only ever been once. 🙄 I have no idea if the meat from there is well regarded or not. Do they have the typical BBQ/LnS cuts like Brisket and Boston Butt? Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Warwick branch does, Dave the master butcher I spoke to him last Thur and asked about Butt and he said he could get me one when I want one. They also do Tri-tip, the meaty ribs in the yellow box of 10kg are what most of us use. We have our pork loin from there, in fact, most of our meat does....come to think about it.. Ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Ah, might be worth a trip over then. I can see a few folk talking about these now. The ribs, are they frozen and wrapped in individual racks? I have actually never cooking tried Pork ribs yet! 😒 Does anyone have a rough size? I would need to be confident of freezer space before i bought a 10KG box. Thanks Ice, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) My nephew recommends his local farmshop to me in Nuneaton Tomlinson Farm Shop haven't been over there yet, hoping to in the next few weeks. But assures me there Dexter beef is fabulous. If you fancy it and worth the travel?, may be worth giving them a ring to see if they have the meat you want? Prices seem very comparable with a high street butchers and may have other cuts available to what they show online, if you are looking for something specific. Also was in Costco in Brum today and very impressed with the Brisket and Pork Loin, shoulders and loin ribs they had available. Some very good cuts and sizes. Just not what I was looking for today though. 😞 Edited May 20, 2019 by sotv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 @Phlashster, Ice has put you on the right track. Bookers is generally good for meats. Meaty Ribs in the yellow boxes are good, usually get five Ribs per box, they are a good two foot long. Have a look at the frozen Pork Collars, I use these for things like Pulled Pork etc. Talked to the butcher in May local Bookers (Mansfield) and he seemed confident he could get most cuts if you give him enough warning. When I was in there, he was butchering a whole Lamb, so I had both Rib Sections which included the Breast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Looks like I am off to Bookers in a couple of weeks then. Two foot long? Wow, might not even fit any the freezer! Thanks gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Open a box and have a look at them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Bookers have 5 rib beef on offer at £6.99 Kg at the moment. Bit big for just 2 of us in our household @ 8kg. But something I would love to cook lo&slo one day on my smoker. Some great Blogs and video's of people that have done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Smokin Monkey said: Talked to the butcher in May local Bookers (Mansfield) and he seemed confident he could get most cuts if you give him enough warning. I did the same with Dave at Warwick as well, said he'll try his best for whatever I ask for. He also said he's been invited to join the Team GB at a butchering contest, they came in at 4th last year hoping for a better place this time. Ice. Edited May 21, 2019 by Icefever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, sotv said: Bookers have 5 rib beef on offer at £6.99 Kg at the moment. Bit big for just 2 of us in our household @ 8kg Is that chilled?? the reason I ask is we often buy large joints and cut them down to a size that suits us. We're off over there this week I'm up for a Tri-tip. hoping that the Proq will be here then I can do a burn, then cook on it for the bank holls. Ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, Icefever said: Is that chilled?? the reason I ask is we often buy large joints and cut them down to a size that suits us. We're off over there this week I'm up for a Tri-tip. hoping that the Proq will be here then I can do a burn, then cook on it for the bank holls. Ice. Appears to be. You can see it in the latest magazine prices valid to 4th June.Hopefully this link will work to show you the advert. Whether it is available in all stores nationally, I don't know. But maybe give the butcher a ring first to save a wasted journey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 @sotv just checked it is showing on the Warwick site, so will be treating ourselves to one of those this weekend. Ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Unfortunately I am away from this weekend until the start of June. No more fun for me until the weekend of 8th June! 😢 When do the magazines get sent out? Maybe next months offers will be good too. Phil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, sotv said: Appears to be. You can see it in the latest magazine prices valid to 4th June.Hopefully Looks like it finishes on the 4th June, no chance of getting there before your away?? Ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 I get back from Birmingham on Thursday night. If I went on Friday (<10% chance i reckon) then I would need to freeze whatever i bought anyway. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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