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Cooking Tip: Duck Fat Potatoes

Written by Alison Clinch on August 14, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips. Leave a Comment

A number of friends, who shall remain nameless, are fiercely competitive when it comes to cooking the perfect roast potato. I understand why… there’s few things better than a potato that is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Most people use olive oil for roasting potatoes, but when you’re...

Plastic Free July – Keep on Keeping On!

Written by Michele Lyons on August 14, 2017. Posted in Farmers Markets, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve all been inundated with Instagram photos, Facebook posts and Blog articles on Plastic Free July. Rightly so we say, as it’s a subject close to our hearts here at The Free Range Butcher. Our mission has always been to produce meat products that are ethical and sustainable. That’s not just a business...

At a Glance: Nutritional Values of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken

Written by Alison Clinch on August 6, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

The following table offers an At A Glance view of the nutrient make up of Beef, Lamb, Pork and Chicken. When looking at the nutrient value that various meat types contain per 100gms, keep in mind that you need to be consuming a variety of food sources in order to have a balanced diet. So while the percentage values for...

Vitamin and Mineral Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

Written by Sally Hansen on August 6, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Adding to the information from last week about the protein benefits available to us via meat and how that assists our bodies, this week we’re looking at the other vitamins and minerals delivered to us when we consume quality, grass fed meat. When looking at the nutrient value that various meat types contain per 100gms,...

Protein Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

Written by Sally Hansen on July 26, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

As a nutritionist, I always look for food that is nourishing and will support my body to perform at it’s best. The benefits of consuming grass fed and free range meat versus conventional meat are many. Not only is grass fed and free range meat more sustainable for the environment, it also contains more nutrients. Here...

What You REALLY Get For Your Money

Written by Ben Clinch on July 25, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. 1 Comment

I’ve never been one to shy away from talking about the true cost of quality food. Whenever we’re asked about the pricing of our product we always give a full and transparent explanation of the cost of producing a premium, local product. (You can read one of my responses here.) I won’t deny that our products are at a...

Recipe: Lamb Steaks with Pineapple Salsa

Written by Alison Clinch on July 24, 2017. Posted in Pasture Fed Lamb, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Ingredients: 4 Pasture Fed Lamb Chops or Butterfly Leg of Lamb 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp mustard seeds 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lime, juiced 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 1/2 small pineapple, finely chopped 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped 1/2 small cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional) Method: Remove...

Recipe: Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Pasta Salad

Written by Alison Clinch on July 24, 2017. Posted in Pasture Fed Lamb, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Ingredients: 500g Pasture Fed Lamb Mince 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg, whisked 2 tbsp chopped parsley, basil or oregano 100g feta, crumbled 1 carrot, grated 1 zucchini, grated Pasta Salad: 200g pasta spirals 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes,...

Recipe: Satay Chicken Wings

Written by Alison Clinch on July 24, 2017. Posted in Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Ingredients: 1kg Free Range Chicken Wings 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup coconut cream 2 tbsp Tamari 1 lime, juiced 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp fresh turmeric, grated Method: Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. With a sharp knife, make a couple of slashes into the skin...

Chicken and Bacon in Slow Cooker

Written by Michele Lyons on July 20, 2017. Posted in Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This chicken and bacon recipe works well for dinner but you could also use the chicken and bacon mixture for lunches during the week. Double the recipe and then store half in the fridge and use as need during the week. Ingredients: 1kg Free Range Chicken Thighs 8-10 slices Free Range bacon 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsps...