Cullens Quality Butchers
OCT 2012
Cullens Quality Butchers Newsletter
Recipes, Tips & Special Offers!
In This Issue
CASSEROLES
HALLOWEEN
Savings club
recipes
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Greetings!      

Today Halloween is all about the sweets!  

Wicklow Town is having a sweet trail (Trick or Treat on the Street) on Sat 27th Oct from 3-5pm.  Bring the kids! Starting point Wicklow Gaol.  Check out www.wicklowchamber.ie for more details. 

 

And afterwards some warm hearty food is what's needed so find some handy hints & tips on cuts of meat to use for making a casserole. Along with a recipe for colcannon.   

Carving out a Pumpkin this year and want to know what to do with the leftovers?  

We have a great recipe for Pumpkin Risotto below.     

 

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Casseroles
When it comes to comfort food, it's hard to beat a casserole.  This simple cooking method takes everyday cuts of meat and transforms them into hearty, delicious meals full of flavour.
And whats more these slow cooked dishes are easy to make!

Handy hints:
*Cut ingredients into similar size pieces so they cook evenly.
*Use an ovenproof casserole dish - so you can transfer from the hob to the oven only using one dish.
*A tight fitting lid ensures the dish doesn't lose moisture during the cooking process.
*Choose cuts that are tougher but when slowly cooked will become tender, but won't disintegrate.
*Coat the meat in flour and brown first.- this seals in the juices. 
*Always work in batches.
* Making a casserole in advance intenisifies the flavour.

Best cuts to choose from:
Beef:
Chuck Steak (Rib Steak), Round Steak,
Topside, Silverside.
Lamb:
Shanks, Diced Lamb, boneless Shoulder,
neck of Lamb.
Chicken:
whole Chicken cut into portions usually 8 pieces or any 'on the bone' cut.
Pork:
Diced Pork Shoulder.

Making a casserole:
Step 1: Place flour on a plate & season.
Step 2: Add the meat and toss to coat.
Shake off excess.
Step 3: Heat the oil in the casserole dish.
Step 4: Add the meat and brown in batches.
Step 5: Transfer the meat to a plate.
Step 6: Add the veg to the casserole dish....such as onion, carrot, celery cubes, cook until slightly softened.
Step 7: Return the meat to the dish, add the liquid stock, wine, tin tomatoes, herbs & spices.
Step 8: Cover tightly with lid.
Cook according to recipe.
Remember Simmer slowly for 1and 1/2 - 2 hours
HALLOWEEN

Try our Recipe for

COLCANNON
Colcannon is full of flavour, it's warming and filling... perfect for a cold autumn night!


Beef & Guinness Stew - view recipe

Wondering what to do  with pumpkin?
Pumpkin Risotto - view recipe

CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB NOW OPEN!
join up today and spread the cost of Christmas. 
If you feel like sharing a recipe we're always looking for more!  Be it an experiment or an old family favourite...let us know! 

 


click the link below to get a full list of our recipes on our website; with great ideas for Mid Week Dinners, BBQ, Sunday Roasts and more!! 
 
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Sincerely,

Robert Cullen
Cullens Quality Butchers
The Mall
Main Street
Wicklow Town
0404 69719
WICKLOW  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 'RETAILER OF THE YEAR' 2010
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