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Spanish Marinade for Lamb

Written by Michele Lyons on October 11, 2022. Posted in Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Try this delicious marinade with lamb chops, steaks or on a butterflied leg of lamb this week. It was a beautiful rich, red colour and the paprika provided just a hint of smokiness. The cayenne pepper is optional but I think it definately needs it and it’s only a teaspoon so won’t be too hot. Ingredients: 2...

The Perfect Salad

Written by Michele Lyons on October 5, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous, Recipes. Leave a Comment

We all know a good BBQ needs quality steaks but you also need a crunchy, tasty salad.This is our basic formula for making delicious salads all summer long. Just change one of the ingredients for so many options on a variety of great salads. * The Base – lettuce, spinach, kale, quinoa, black rice* Something Crunchy...

Garlic Buttery Mushrooms

Written by Michele Lyons on September 27, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Mushrooms are perfect alongside a great quality steak. This delicious side dish is super easy to prepare and tastes delicious. The great thing is that it can be made in advance and kept warm until ready to serve or reheated once your protein is cooked. Ingredients: 500g to 1kg of whole button mushrooms (do not slice) 125g...

Mexican Chicken Tray Bake

Written by Michele Lyons on September 14, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Chicken breast is a staple in every household and one of our best sellers. Create this simple dinner that the whole family will enjoy. I got very favourable critiques at my house the first time I cooked it. Ingredients: 1kg Chicken breast, diced red capscium, sliced yellow capsicum, sliced red onion, diced 2 to 3...

Classic Beef Stew

Written by Michele Lyons on June 2, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Grass Fed Beef, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This traditional beef stew recipe is very versatile. You can use any cut of slow cooking beef and can cook in your dutch oven or in your slow cooker. Whatever suits you cooking style best. Ingredients: Chuck Steak, Gravy Beef, Brisket 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, halved and sliced 3 gloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp Italian...

Osso Bucco Risotto Milanese

Written by Michele Lyons on June 2, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Grass Fed Beef, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Osso Bucco is Italian comfort food at it’s best and served with a rich and creamy risotto this dish is delightful. Great for a family dinner and elegant enough to serve to guests. Ingredients: 1-2 packs Osso Bucco Salt & pepper 2 brown onions, peeled and diced 100ml extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves...

Mediterranean Pork Sausage Tray Bake

Written by Michele Lyons on May 24, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Spicy pork sausages are perfect for this one pan dish. Lots of colourful vegetables and a full flavoured sausage and the family will be very impressed with dinner. Super easy and simple to make. Ingredients: Pork sausages either Italian or Chilli Fennel – cut in half 3-4 small chat potatoes, quartered 2 medium...

The Perfect Pork Roast

Written by Michele Lyons on April 27, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

How to Make Perfect Pork Crackling Choose a piece of pork with a generous covering of fat and rind. Remove pork from Cryovac packaging the day/ night before you intend to cook it and absorb any moisture on the rind with paper towel. Wrap in a tea towel and leave in the fridge. Remove from the fridge and allow the meat...

Grass Fed Meat – Why Eat It?

Written by Ben Clinch on March 28, 2022. Posted in Animal Welfare, Farming and Agriculture, Grass Fed Beef, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

It’s better. It’s that simple! Grass Fed versus Grain Fed – there are numerous articles around the pros and cons and the impact on our Health. The fact that you are reading this may mean that you are considering buying or have bought from The Free Range Butcher and are therefore conscious of how your meat is produced...

Pork Neck with Red Wine & Potatoes

Written by Michele Lyons on October 28, 2021. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

We love finding new ways to use our product and received this great pork recipe from a new customer who loves supporting Aussie farmers and products. Thank you Panayiota and Chrysoulla. Follow them on Instagram at @kitchenseasoning This recipe is a 4 day process, but trust us, it’s worth it! The pork needs to soak...