Godfrey's Winter Thrifty Cuts
It’s almost twelve years since we launched Godfreys Thrifty Cuts.
Since then, the range of Thrifty Cuts has grown hugely - as has the popularity of these Cuts
Much copied - but rarely rivalled
Now much copied - but very rarely rivalled.
Thrifty Cuts seem to have chimed not only with popularity of a thrifty and less wasteful approach to food - but also to those with a growing appetite to try these traditional - almost bygone Cuts - packed with flavour and character
Our own Edwardian roots
Many Thrifty Cuts date back to our own Edwardian roots - and even earlier - and they bring back the tastes, flavours and textures that made them so popular in the first place - to be enjoyed by new generations - although in our family they were never lost in the first place
Expensive Cuts need not be the most succulent
The most Expensive Cuts need not be the most succulent - nor only those bursting with good old fashioned, mouth-watering flavours and textures.
Immaculate provenance
Free Range Premium Quality Meat raised with immaculate provenance, in stress-free rearing environments, and fed on only additive-free diets - yield superb tastes and textures - yet do remember that our most expensive Cuts and Thrifty Cuts do come from the same animal.
Thrifty Cuts tend to be from harder-working muscles with more sinew and sometimes more fat and bone - one of the reasons they are cheaper - but also why they are so very tasty.
Cutting a Thrifty Cut
Knowing how to cut a Thrifty Cut properly is almost as difficult as sourcing it
A Premium Quality Master Butcher will have the skills to break down Cuts like a Rump into individual muscles.
Some of the muscles will eat like a Fillet and others will need a bit more chewing.
That's why the Rump Steak that most butchers cut across the three main muscles can sometimes appear chewy.
Cooking evenly
Another example of the importance of the Cut is when buying Thrifty diced Meat for a Pie or Stew - it should be from one Cut or muscle, so it cooks evenly.
When you cook it and taste a piece to see if it's done it may well appear tender, but in amongst the rest of the Meat may be all of the other muscles which will take longer to cook.
So skill, expertise and knowledge are just as important to a Godfreys Premium Quality Thrifty Cut as is the animal’s upbringing and provenance.
Hard work in the kitchen?
Many people assume that getting the best from Thrifty Cuts is going to be hard work in the kitchen - but it need not be.
You just have to know what to ask for - and what to do with it.
The best choice
Cooking usually requires to be low and slow in the oven. But with some Thrifty Cuts sometimes the barbecue, grill or frying pan are the best choice.
Here at Godfreys with five generations of experience, we treasure some of the thriftiest Cuts - as the best Cuts.
Less cost
In recent years we have all become more cost conscious.
And now with the Cost of Living Crisis bearing heavily down on home budgets – there has never been a better time to enjoy our Thrifty Cuts
Even more Cost Savings
For even more Cost, Time and Energy savings - see our Slow Cooker Feature – which teams up our Thrifty Cuts - with a myriad of Slow Cooker Recipes - to make even more multiple Cost and time savings!
That’s real daily Cost Savings – with no compromise on provenance or Premium Quality
It makes sense to be careful with our home economics and sometimes mix some of the more indulgent expensive Cuts with different Cuts of the animal that are equally sumptuously textured and flavoured - but at considerably less cost.
Supermarkets can only dream!
Many of these Thrifty Cuts may be difficult to find as they come from smaller, specialist, usually family-run farms.
These are Cuts which supermarkets with their mass supply requirements can only dream of sourcing and supplying.
However once you have tasted them - there is probably no going back!
The good news
Each Thrifty Cut has impeccable Free Range rearing credentials, mouth watering textures and explosions of tastes
And the good news is - you can enjoy new culinary adventures and taste experiences every day - all the way through Winter. - without breaking the weekly household budget.
Here are a few simple ideas to hopefully inspire you to explore the joy of Godfreys Winter Thrifty Cuts - and help cut down on the food expenditure
We have tried to give as broad a choice of Winter Thrifty Cuts that cover both the obvious - and the less well known
Enjoy!
• Grilled Balsamic and Rosemary Flat Iron Steak
Heavenly – marinated in red wine, garlic, balsamic vinegar and rosemary, finished with a luscious reduced sauce.
Preparation time 8 hrs, Cooking time 15 mins. Click here for Flat Iron Steaks
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• Beef Onglet & Blue Cheese Salad
A deliciously simple salad and a lighter alternative to a traditional roast joint.
Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 5 mins (plus marinating & resting). Click here for Onglet Steak
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• Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
Fall-apart tender beef slow cooked in a rich red wine sauce.
Preparation time 15 mins, Cooking time 3 hrs. Click here for Beef Short Ribs
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• Lamb with Rosemary & Port
Effortless, comforting cooking with deeply satisfying flavours – Nigella Lawson.
Preparation / Cooking time 10–20 mins. Click here for Lamb Henry Steaks
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• Keralan Lamb-Fry
A Kerala speciality lamb stir-fry packed with bold spices.
Preparation / Cooking time 30 mins. Click here for Diced Leg of Lamb
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• Moroccan Chard & Lamb Pan-fry
A quick, exotic one-pan dish that’s perfect for midweek meals.
Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 20 mins. Click here for Diced Leg of Lamb
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• Best Damn Air Fryer Chicken Quarters
Juicy, crispy air fryer chicken leg quarters with no breading required.
Preparation / Cooking time 30 mins. Click here for Whole Chicken Legs
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• Greek Baked Chicken Wings with Tzatziki Sauace
Greek-style baked wings with garlic, lemon, oregano and feta.
Preparation / Cooking time 60 mins. Click here for Chicken Wings
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• Southern Fried Chicken
This homemade Southern Fried Chicken recipe far surpasses any unhealthy fast food equivalent. Chicken coated in a Cayenne Pepper & Mustard mix to provide a glorious, unbeatable flavour.
Cooking time 30 mins. Click here for Chicken Breasts, Chicken Thighs, Boneless Skinless Thighs
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• Sticky Sausage Baps with Beer-Braised Onions
A grown-up take on party sausages served in soft baps.
Preparation / Cooking time 60 mins. Click here for Directors Sausages
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• Sausages with Sticky Onion Gravy
A classic British comfort food favourite.
Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 20 mins. Click here for Directors Sausages
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• Pork Shoulder Steaks with Grilled Mustard Greens
Thick-cut pork shoulder steaks grilled quickly for maximum flavour.
Preparation / Cooking time 30 mins (plus marinating). Click here for Pork Collar Steaks
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• Easy Baked Pork Belly
Moist, indulgent pork belly with a balance of salt, spice and sweetness.
Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Pork Belly Slices
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• Sheftalia (Cypriot Lamb & Pork Sausage)
Traditional Cypriot sausages wrapped in caul fat and grilled over flames.
Preparation / Cooking time 90 mins. Click here for Hand Diced Lamb, Hand Diced Pork, Pork Mince, Pork Caul Fat
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• Stir-fried Char Siu Pork Mince with Broccolini
A speedy, flavour-packed Asian-style pork mince stir-fry.
Preparation time 10 mins, Cooking time 15 mins. Click here for Pork Mince
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• Melting Nachos with Shredded Gammon
A cheesy Mexican-style sharing dish perfect for using leftover ham.
Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 10 mins. Click here for Honey Roast Ham, Smoked Ham, Unsmoked Boneless Ham
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• Slow Cooker Ham with Sticky Ginger Glaze
Low-and-slow cooked glazed ham ideal for sandwiches and buffets.
Preparation time 20 mins, Cooking time 7 hrs 45 mins. Click here for Smoked Boneless Gammon, Unsmoked Boneless Gammon
(Click here for recipe)
So whether you choose one of the Thrifty recipes above - or are just inspired to explore further Winter Thrifty Cut recipes - we hope we have given you much food for thought
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Give it a Click
So why not give it a Click - and experience a whole new way to enjoy Godfreys Thrifty Cut Free Range Premium Meats and Poultry - all week – or month long - by ordering from the comfort of your own home - or workplace - at a time that is convenient to you
We do the rest - be it if you would prefer delivery direct to your door Nationwide - or at our Click and Collect Points in Highbury or Finsbury Park.
Bon Appétit!
