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Our recipes are the perfect accompaniment to our diverse range of meat boxes, allowing you to experiment with different cooking styles and flavour combinations. From hearty stews and grilled masterpieces to gourmet roasts and comforting casseroles, our recipes cover a spectrum of dishes that promise to satisfy every craving and dietary preference.
We believe that cooking should be a joyous and creative endeavour, and our recipes aim to ignite your culinary imagination. Let your creative juices flow as you explore new ways to cook, present, and enjoy our high-quality meats. Whether you are preparing a meal for your family, hosting friends, or simply indulging in a personal gourmet experience, our recipes are here to guide you every step of the way.
Festive Sausage Rolls
A classic, firm family favourite with a delightful Christmas twist. Easy | 55mins | Makes 8 Ingredients 400g pork sausage meat 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon orange zest Pinch cinnamon Chopped parsley, to season Salt and pepper, to season Ready-to-roll puff pastry (or make your own!) Cranberry sauce Brie 1 beaten egg Method 1. Preheat oven…
Easy-Peasy Gravy
Easy-Peasy gravy that can be made on the day, or made before and frozen for even easier, easy-peasy gravy! Easy | 30mins | Makes 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 150ml port 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly 1.6l chicken, turkey, or beef stock Method 1. Heat butter in a saucepan (or if possible, in the roasting tin…
Flawless Roast Potatoes
The ultimate recipe for even a first-time roastie connoisseur, crispy skins, and fluffy inside – perfect. Easy | 1hr 10mins | Makes 4 Ingredients 1kg Maris Piper potatoes 100g duck or goose fat (for a luxurious taste), or 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 2 tsp flour salt to serve Method Place a large roasting tin in the oven at 180C fan/…
Spiced Ginger Glazed Ham
What is more perfect than a Boxing Day Ham? This easy spicy, sticky ham is sure to impress everyone and uses only 5 ingredients! Can also be made ahead ready and left chilled for up to 4 days. Easy | 3hrs 40mins | Makes 8 Ingredients 2kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint 2 ½l ginger ale (not sugar-free) 2 tsp…
Mediterranean Lamb Kebab
Planning a weekend takeaway? Why not try our take on a lamb kebab? Filled with flavour and so easy to make, with fewer calories than the takeaway option. Ingredients 500g Lamb Mince Red Onion Fresh Garlic 1tsp Paprika 1tsp Cumin 1tbsp Brown Sugar 2tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1tbsp Soy Sauce 1tbsp Chilli Sauce 1tbsp Oregano…
Bacon and Cheese Scones
Why not try the quintessential English scone with a little difference, great for a snack or the perfect side to any picnic! Ingredients: 100g butter, 8 rashers streaky bacon, 275g self-raising flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 150ml milk, 50ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, handful snipped chives, 150g grated cheddar. Method: Fry or grill your bacon until golden and crispy, set aside to cool, and chop into small chunks. Mix your…
Easy White Bread Recipe
Making your own bread doesn’t have to complicated, follow our easy guide to make the perfect loaf of bread. Ingredients: 500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp salt 7g sachet fast-action yeast 3 tbsp olive oil 300ml water Method: Add your flour, yeast, and salt to the bowl. Make a well in…
The Farming Revolution – Silvopasture planting
Silvopasture at Elston Farm Did you know we are based on a farm 15 miles outside Exeter? At Elston Farm we are taking part in an exciting environmental project! We are turning 10.5ha (26 acres) of land into Silvopasture which is a mixed system of grazed grassland and specially selected trees. Andy Gray and his team…
Lamb Loin chops with Mediterranean Cous Cous
Lamb loin chops look like a small T-bone steak. One side has the lamb loin and the other side has the fillet. These chops are great for grilling and roasting. Lamb loin chops are a very tender cut and they cook relatively quickly. Ingredients – serves 4 4 lamb loin chops 1 tbsp olive oil…
Game Pie
It’s British Pie Week! Game pie is a dish entwined in British history and you can choose from a variety of fillings for example venison, pheasant, rabbit, partridge or even pigeon, the list goes on. You can either top with pastry or a creamy mash potato. Ingredients 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 500g Diced Game Meat…
How To Cook a Brace of Partridge
This medium-sized game bird has a delicate flavour and tender meat. Each bird is the perfect size for one person, it only takes minutes to cook. Preheat your oven to 200c fan assisted, 200c, Gas 7 Roast for 15-18 minutes and rest for 10 minutes If cooking breast rest for 2-4 minutes Ideal flavours for…
American Style Pancakes with Crispy Chicken
Crispy Chicken with American Pancakes We have ventured across the pond to bring you our take on fluffy American pancakes with crispy chicken! This tasty lunch or dinner is packed with different textures and combines sweet with savoury for an explosion of flavour. Ingredients 500g Chicken thighs, skinned, cut into 1 – 1 ½ inch…
How do you cook the perfect steak?
The perfect steak does mean different things to different people, but the key principals are always the same. Below are some chefs tips and hints on cooking your steak. The cut of steak is up to you and your budget. Different types of steaks are: Fillet, Sirloin, Rib eye, Onglet, Flat iron, Rump steak, Tomahawk,…
British Braised Beef Spring Rolls
Spring rolls known as ‘Chun Juan ‘ in Chinese, are eaten during Chinese New Year as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. They look like gold bars. Chinese style braised beef strips Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 500g Meat Box prime beef strips 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp…
Chinese Style Five Spice Pork Loin Steaks
You can find Chinese five spice powder in supermarkets or Chinese supermarkets. It is a mixture of cinnamon, fennel, star anise, cloves and Szechuan peppercorns and works very well with pork, or chicken. Ingredients – serves 4 4 x 8oz pork loin steaks 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp hoi sin sauce 1 tbsp sweet…
Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
The humble Yorkshire Pudding, simple to make with only 3 ingredients, but tricky to cook! This staple side to the Great British Roast is loved well beyond the northern English county. Yorkshire pudding Ingredients 150g plain flour 4 medium eggs 300 ml milk 85g cooking oil Method Mix eggs, milk and flour thoroughly. Rest in…
Roasted Topside of Beef
Roasted Topside of Beef Sunday roast never tasted so good! Our British Topside has a delicate rich flavour and cooks to perfection in under an hour. The topside is the long inner muscle of the cow’s thigh, its lean and available boned and rolled for roasting Ingredients – Serves 4-6 1.2 kg topside of beef…
Chicken breast stuffed with haggis & wrapped in pancetta
Make something a little different with your Macsween Haggis! Tender Chicken breast stuffed with Award-winning haggis & wrapped in pancetta, served with seasonal veg and a beautiful Whisky sauce… simple! Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: Serves 4 Ingredients 4 Chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 130g Haggis 80g Prosciutto Maldon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper…
Beef Kebabs Skewers with Hummus and Roasted Avocado with optional Red Pepper Dressing
This quick tea time treat is perfect for a fakeaway or as a weekday dinner! Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: Serves 4 Ingredients 500g lean mince from The Meat Box Company 1 small onion, diced fine 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped fine or 1 tsp powder ½ tbsp…
Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Figs & Almonds
This Lamb Tagine, is a crowd-pleaser, with a rich Moroccan inspired flavour. The recipe from Peter Gorton perfectly pairs the spices to build a deep and satisfying taste. Serves 4 Cooking time 8-10 hours Cooking temp – Low Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 kg or 2 ½ lb cubed lamb shoulder, (5cm – 2inch…
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