OUR BUTCHERS
We have a butcher’s shop which sits within our farm shop. The organic grass fed beef are sourced from Simon Hare which is our neighbouring farm.
Organic 100% Grass Fed Beef Shorthorn
Simon Hare has his own certified Organic 100% Grass-fed Beef Shorthorn which is also certified with Pasture For Life.
All animals have been born, reared and finished on the rich clover pastures of Brignall without any supplementary feeding. The Pasture For Life Certification ensures the animals are genuinely 100% grass-fed, giving the meat the distinction it deserves. Our production systems have been independently verified and prove the animals have only ever eaten pasture and are kept according to the ‘Pasture for Life’ standards. The shorthorns are born and raised on natural grass clover rich meadows without any supplementary feeding, producing tender, flavoursome marbled meat.
The beef carcasses are hung for a minimum of 14 days, aiming for 28 days plus aged to produce tender flavoursome cuts of beef.
Research has shown that many of the health benefits associated with pasture fed meat decline after only a few weeks of grain feeding, such as the short time at the end of their finishing period. More and more meat is being promoted as grass-fed, however, until now, the term has not been clearly defined and can be applied to virtually any farming system where grass forms just part of the animal’s diet. The Pasture for Life Certification demands the animals only ever eat a natural diet of fresh or conserved pasture for their entire lives. It is important to us that customers understand the true system, the meat we use is produced ethically.
Pasture for Life beef is the healthiest type of meat available.
Pasture For Life beef is better for human health than grain-fed beef in many ways:
Lower total fat levels than meat from grain-fed animals and is also lower in saturated fat content. cholesterol content proved to be lower than conventionally fed animals.
Has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, good fats that can help fight disease and a lower, more balanced (and healthier) ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids.
Significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) an anti-cancer agent, than meat from grain-fed animals and higher levels of vaccenic acid, which can be turned into CLA.
Higher vitamin and mineral levels than meat from grain-fed animals. Particularly rich in vitamins A and E, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Environmentally friendly with flower rich meadows filled with insects, birds and mammals, low carbon footprint, rejuvenates worn-out soils and keeps water ways clean.
Animal friendly, animals fed on a natural diet of grass and pasture are less stressed, live longer and are more fertile.
Farmer friendly, a natural and rewarding approach to farming producing high quality food.
Fully traceable, meat can be traced quickly to the farm and individual animal it came from.
The grass-fed diet leads to a creamy soft yellow coloured sweet tasting fat which is higher in Omega 3 oils. This is one of the lesser known health benefits of grass fed traditional rare breed meat. It also has a rich natural source of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). The beef is hung and matured on the bone, the end product is marbled beef which has a unique flavour, being succulent and tender.
Free Range Pork
We are now sourcing local pigs from Anna’s Happy Trotters of Yorkshire
Chicken & Lamb
We have Local lamb from Battle Hill Farm, 6 Miles from Cross Lanes.
We stock chicken from Herb Fed and in North Yorkshire which are free range.
Whole Carcase Utilisation
We utilise the whole carcase so nothing is wasted. We render down animal fats to make exceptional Pork lard and Beef dripping.
We slow cook our organically reared grass-fed beef bones to make a highly nutritious Bone Broth which releases all the nutrients from the bones and the connective tissues and may be beneficial for your joints, osteoarthritis, digestive system, sleep and weigh loss. The bone broth can be used as an excellent stock for gravy, soups and stews or as a highly flavoured nutritious drink.