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The key to becoming great at carving meat is to start with good meat! This may seem obivous, but in the simplest of terms, good meat that comes from good stock, on a great farm, and that has been properly hung by the butcher, will cut and carve much better than young meat, which is […]

With Easter fast approaching, most people are planning their traditional Easter Sunday roast. The problem is there are so many joints of meat to choose from these days, it’s hard to know which ones will provide the most succulent, tasty meat that’s the best value for money. Whether it’s a big Easter lunch with family […]

With some many cuts of steak available to consumers, it’s no wonder we are often overwhelmed by which cut to choose.  And when it comes to the option of frying steak, the choices are still huge. So, to help you to decide we’ve come up with a quick guide to help you to choose the […]

Yorkshire puddings have been a national favourite since the 1700s, but we Brits still can’t seem to agree on the best way to enjoy them! If you’re trying to nail the classic Yorkshire Pudding, read on to learn our tips and tricks to creating and serving them.  And why not treat your mum this Mother’s […]

Every good chef knows that the key to creating delicious tasting dishes is to use only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients; and there’s nothing tastier than home grown, fresh Welsh Lamb. Locally sourced from the Gower and surrounding areas, our Welsh lamb is hand-picked by us from farms with whom we have long established […]

Following last week’s article about the best cuts of beef for a heart-warming stew, as promised, this week, we’ve come up with a guide to the best cuts of lamb to use in a delicious winter stew.  These recommended cuts are ideal for slow cooking, so you can prepare you stew in the morning (or […]

There’s nothing more heart warming than a delicious bowl of beef stew during the cold winter months.  As you can add all sorts of different vegetable and pulses as well as your chosen beef cut, then a stew is also an easy and inexpensive family meal. The temptation by many of us is to simply […]

Is there anything that gladdens the heart more than your family’s traditional Christmas Dinner? We all have fond memories of all those dinners your parents gave you throughout your childhood, and we bet that you still cook your Turkey the way they always did. At Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher, we love this recipe recommended by […]

Celebrating Christmas can mean different things to different people. Some of us have family traditions we enjoy every year and some of us create new ones (or even jet off to somewhere exotic), but for most, we enjoy giving gifts, good company, good festivities and most of all, good food! Christmas is the season for […]

Mutton, which is the meat of an adult sheep, has been overshadowed by its younger relative for many years.  But today, more and more meat lovers are recognising that mutton is a meat with added flavour.  In fact, due to its delicious richness, more and more of our customers are choosing mutton rather than lamb […]

A huge thanks to our good friend Silas Frogmorton who has shared with us a fantastic recipe for Carbonnade of Beef with parsnip purée, an easy to prepare meal that doesn’t cost the earth! Here’s what Silas says: “Carbonnade of Beef with Parsnip Purée is a great recipe, with fancy restaurant name, that will impress […]

That’s the question: what’s on your family menu this autumn? With the cooler weather comes darker days but this is the time of harvest and there’s some great seasonal food you can choose from. So, unless we do get a late Indian Summer, it’s time to tuck away the BBQ and welcome in the comfort […]

Using a slow cooker for your family meals is a great way to save time and serve up a delicious dinner too.  This method of cooking is also a healthy and low fat, requiring minimum effort.  You can prepare most recipes in a slow cooker and meat in particular ends up moist and tasty whilst […]

Food is meant to be enjoyed, not just consumed and there’s nothing better than perfectly seasoned meat to turn an ordinary meal into something really special.  If you’re in a bit of a rut and want to spice up your meat, take a look at our recommendations below.  The list isn’t definitive and it’s worth […]

That’s it, the summer holidays are over and it’s back to school for the children (and back to work for the rest of us). With the normal weekly routine about to resume, we bet you’re racking your brain to come up with easy back to school recipe ideas for evening meals as well as what […]

Once your barbecue is over, you may find your fridge is full of leftovers that need using up. Don’t waste this food; you can still feed the family with your BBQ leftovers even if it’s in a salad or in a sandwich or bun. For something a bit more adventurous check out these three simple […]

A staple of the British Diet, pies have been around for years.  In past times, a pie was considered a poor man’s recipe as they were generally made from easily available ingredients for the flour and the poorest cuts of meat.   But for centuries now, pies are no longer considered a meal for the masses […]

If you love camping, then you probably also love cooking outside too.   Unfortunately, many of our home recipes don’t lend themselves to being cooked on the limited facilities you have when camping (unless there’s a camp kitchen available on the site).  Sol you need to be a little more creative when planning your camp site […]

Undoubtedly, along with burgers, sausages are top of the list when it comes to our favourite BBQ meat products.  Why are BBQ sausages so popular?  Not only are they affordable but they are very forgiving when cooked over direct heat and very tasty too! Preparing your BBQ Begin by lighting the charcoal  (the amount will […]

This week is UK BBQ Week so we hope you’ll join us and get grilling with some choice meat products from Hugh Phillips Gower Butcher. BBQ Week Recipes UK BBQ Week has been set up to promote BBQ and encourage everyone from the young to the old, male and female to pick up the tongs […]

We’re not complaining but the warm summer weather we’ve been enjoying this week is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. So, in these exceptional temperatures, it’s especially important to keep food safe until it’s ready to be eaten: and that includes keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. We’ve put together some general […]

No matter what the time of year, our lives are now so busy, many of struggle to come up with ideas for family week night dinner recipes that are quick to make and are delicious and healthy at the same time. As a starting point, it’s always a good idea to plan your weekly menu.  […]

With UK BBQ season well under way, there’s no doubt that the easiest meat to cook on an outdoor grill is the good old beef burger.  It may be a simple choice, but if you’ve bought fresh burgers from your local butcher or made your own using quality mince, your burger will be packed with […]

Gone are the days when picnic food just comprised of a few hard-boiled eggs, soggy sausage rolls and a selection of simple ham sandwiches.   As our tastes have matured over the years, then so has our choice of outdoor eating foods, including recipes using different cuts of meat. Of course, if the meat is of […]

Grilling is one of the healthiest options when it comes to cooking meat.  So, it’s no wonder we all love a good old BBQ despite the unpredictable British weather.  So to help you to enjoy your summer BBQ this year, we’ve come up with our top five favourite meat recipes for you grill for friends […]

It’s National BBQ week and you’ve probably already been picking up wafts and hints of summer barbecue cooking. Although you probably don’t usually go for the most expensive cuts when it comes to barbecue meats but if you want to take your summer outdoor grilling to the next level, then it’s well worth shelling out […]

Salt Marsh lamb has been farmed in the UK for a number of years but was not traditionally sold as such, ending up in the mix with other home-grown lowland lamb which is sold during the Summer months. In recent, years, we have seen a revival of these rare and regional breeds of meat, and […]

The best parts of an animal to use for a roast dinner will depend on the dish you want to cook, your personal taste and your budget.  So ,our experienced team at Hugh Phillips Gower Butchers have come up with a short guide to choosing the best cuts for perfect roast dinner. As with most […]

Spring has definitely arrived in the UK and that means that spring lamb is now available to enjoy. When buying your spring lamb, you should look for firm, slightly pink meat with a velvety texture; as the meat ages it becomes darker in colour.  You should also look for cuts that show PGI status, which […]

One of the most versatile foods on the planet, chicken can be roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, braised, or fried. Whether you’ve never cooked a chicken before, or you’re looking for a new twist on the same old bird, we’ve come up with seven different ways that you can cook your chicken to keep your menu […]