Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month With Butchery Bocs

Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month with Butchery Bocs

January is National Slow Cooking Month, a time to embrace comforting, wholesome meals that cook slowly and fill your home with incredible aromas. Slow cooking is a fantastic way to enjoy tender, flavorful dishes using high-quality meats, and it’s perfect for busy families or those looking to make the most of their ingredients. At Butchery Bocs, we’re here to help you create slow-cooked masterpieces with our premium Welsh meats.

Why Slow Cooking?

Slow cooking is more than just a cooking method; it’s a way to extract deep flavors and tenderize tougher cuts of meat. By cooking at low temperatures over several hours, you allow the meat to break down gently, resulting in rich, melt-in-your-mouth dishes.

This month, it’s all about using your slow cooker to explore hearty recipes that warm the soul and feed the family. Plus, slow cooking is energy-efficient and perfect for making large portions, ideal for meal prepping or leftovers.

Essential Tips for Slow Cooking

1. Start with Quality Meat: High-quality meat makes all the difference in slow-cooked dishes. Opt for our Welsh beef, lamb, and pork for unbeatable flavor.
2. Brown Your Meat First: Searing your meat before slow cooking enhances the flavor and gives your dish a deeper color.
3. Don’t Overcrowd: Keep your slow cooker about two-thirds full to ensure even cooking.
4. Layer Wisely: Place tougher cuts at the bottom, as they’ll take longer to cook.

Recipes to Try This Month

• Ingredients: Welsh lamb shoulder, root vegetables (carrots, parsnips), onions, garlic, lamb stock, red wine, rosemary, and thyme,olive oil.
• Method: Prep the Lamb: Pierce the lamb shoulder in several places and insert garlic slices and rosemary sprigs. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear: Brown the lamb shoulder in a pan to seal in the flavor. Cook: Place the lamb, onions, stock, and wine in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Serve: Shred the meat and serve with roasted vegetables or a warm loaf of bread.

Welsh Beef Brisket in Rich Gravy

• Ingredients: Welsh beef brisket, onions, garlic, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, and thyme.
• Method: Sear the brisket, then place it in the slow cooker with sliced onions, garlic, and the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 8 hours, slice, and serve with roasted vegetables or crusty bread.

Pulled Pork with Apple and Cider

• Ingredients: Welsh pork shoulder, cider, apples, onion, garlic, and a mix of spices like paprika, cumin, and brown sugar.
• Method: Rub the pork with spices, then add to the slow cooker with cider, chopped apples, and onions. Cook on low for 8 hours, shred, and serve in buns or with coleslaw.

The Butchery Bocs Difference

All our meats are fresh, fully traceable, and sourced responsibly. Whether it’s tender lamb shanks, robust beef brisket, or versatile pork shoulder, our products are ideal for slow cooking. By choosing Butchery Bocs, you’re ensuring your dishes are made with the best-quality meats Wales has to offer.

Join the Slow Cooking Revolution

This January, let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy delicious, hearty meals. Share your slow-cooked creations using our meats on social media and tag us @ButcheryBocs. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Happy Slow Cooking Month!