Buy from a butcher and get what you ask for, says CLA

Lincolnshire’s rural membership body, the CLA, says that buying meat from a trusted local butcher is the best way to guarantee that what you want is what you get.
In light of recent high-profile food scares, the CLA believes that the benefits of a knowledgeable local butcher far outweigh any perceived financial savings made by purchasing pre-packed meat.
CLA East spokesman, Tim Barnes-Clay explained: “The public has a right to know where the food on their plate comes from. Rules on food labeling exist but they are too confusing. It is up to the Government to properly enforce existing labelling so consumer confidence in the food chain can be restored.

“Local butchers choose their meat carefully, and take great pride in knowing exactly where it comes from, often to a particular farm or herd. They have the knowledge to prepare meat, poultry or game the best way, and can even advise you how to cook it. You can buy just as much as you need, rather than having to buy the size that’s available, cutting down on food waste and food miles.”

The CLA also stressed that shopping locally benefits the local economy, protecting jobs and services for the community.

Mr Barnes-Clay added: “Food should not be a commodity item that you buy because it’s the only choice available. You know what’s best for you and your family and the only way to guarantee that you get the best quality, the right cut and the correct amount is to talk to a butcher.” Call in to your local butcher today.

MINTING PARK FARM MEATS, GAUTBY
All the beef, lamb, mutton, pork and home cured bacon and gammon available in our award-winning farmshop is from animals born and reared on our farm, giving full traceability. The farmshop is open Thursdays and Saturdays 9am-4pm, or sample our produce at the award-winning Sebastopol Inn, Minting.

ANDREW BEESON, BOSTON
A high-class, well-established family butchers, where quality is our priority. Offering a wide selection of home-made produce, from traditional pork pies, sausages and stuffed chine to stir-fries, lasagnes and BBQ ranges, including assorted burgers. All our meat is locally sourced from the surrounding area, to ensure a high standard and value for money. We also offer a catering and hog roast service available for all types of events, please email andrewbeesoncatering@live.co.uk for more information.

JACKSON’S BUTCHERS, LOUTH
Specialities include stuffed chine (cured pork shoulder, boned and stuffed with parsley) and Lincolnshire Haslet which are both handmade on the premises, and have given rise to Jackson’s Butchers winning the Lincolnshire Butcher of the Year on five separate occasions since 1990. Jackson’s make all their own stuffing, and sausages from scratch, as well as their pork pies in their own bakery. Also members of Select Lincolnshire.

BENNETTS BUTCHERS, SUTTON ON SEA
We pride ourselves on only selling the highest quality. All our products are additive and chemical free to produce only natural flavours. Whole or half, lambs, pigs, beef and poultry available all cut to your requirements and specification. Our famous traditional Lincolnshire Stuffed Chine on the bone is second to none. All our Lincolnshire haslet, brawn and potted beef is made regularly on the shop premises for that home-made quality taste. All pies and pastries are baked fresh daily on the premises. We deliver free in the local area every day.

GRASMERE FARM, DEEPING ST JAMES
Grasmere Farm is a family business which takes pride in its traditional quality pork and bacon products. The pigs are reared on stone ground meal, milled at our eighteenth-century watermill, Maxey Mill, on the River Welland. By using only our own farm herds we ensure a consistent tender taste of the past. All pork cuts can be prepared to your order and specification and delivered to you from our butchery which is purpose-built to EEC standards. Our specialities include dry cured bacon and hams and an authentic Lincolnshire sausage.

RH PAPWORTH, WOODHALL SPA
RH Papworth Butchers in Woodhall Spa has been established for fifty-five years and is owned by Mr Papworth, who was born in Woodhall Spa. All meats are locally produced and sourced. RH Papworth also has a licence for game. Our famous Lincolnshire Sausages are a favourite and are served up on many menus all over the country, all prepared on the premises using our own unique recipe many have tried to copy.

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