All our meat is reared on the croft in Strathnairn (Inverness-shire) with the main produce being beef. Our Shetland herd are grass and hay fed with occasional treats from a bucket to ensure good handling and to minimise their stress when we need to work with them.
Shetland cattle are a rare, native breed that are slower growing than some other breeds but they are lighter under foot and are good at making use of our land that would have minimal use otherwise. We usually send them off around the 30 month mark which can take patience but well worth the wait for the flavour.
As they are from our fields to your fork, feel free to ask any questions about our livestock, the meat itself, or if you would like any inspiration for cooking, it’s a great conversation topic.
We are a member of the Quality Meat Scotland Assurance Scheme (https://www.qmscotland.co.uk/cattle-sheep-standards) to ensure high welfare standards for our livestock and which gives our customers quality meat on their table. We are also an official Scottish Crofting Producer (https://www.crofting.org/product-category/crofting-produce/)
Beef
Our latest steer is now back! He was born on the croft and was nearly 30 months when he departed from here, was hung for six weeks before being hand crafted by Kevin the Butcher at MacBeth’s, Forres. All cuts are frozen, most are vacuum packed.
Roasts:
Topside (£18/kg) Two available: 1.49kg and 1.625kg
Silverside (£17/kg) Various sizes available: 850g-1.23kg (This really does benefit from a long and low approach, perfect for this time of year).
Brisket (14/kg) Two remaining: 1.045 and 1.055
Sirloin Roast Sold out
Forerib Roast Sold out
Steaks: Two steaks per pack **Only Rump steaks remaining**
Rump (£20/kg)
Fillet (£40/kg) Sold out
Ribeye (£35/kg) Sold out
Sirloin (£30/kg) Sold out
Fillet tails (£25/kg) Sold out
Other cuts:
Short Rib (£8/kg) 370g and 280g packs remaining
Beef Shin (£12/kg) Average 400-500g per pack
Beef Sausages £6/pack
Gluten Free Beef Sausages £6/pk
Burgers £6/pack of four
Diced (£13/kg) Sold out
Mince £6/packet Sold out
(Apologies to all customers who normally order G/F Burgers, the butcher was unable to fulfil this due to an issue with the seasoning. We will try again with the next steer (Late Spring 2021).
Pork
Our last three Tamworth pigs are now available as pork! They were outdoor reared to allow natural foraging and digging. This helps give them so much more flavour than supermarket pork. They were butchered at Cairngorm Butchers in Grantown by Barry and his team.
Rolled Leg Roasts £10/kg (1.326kg, 1.474kg, 1.968kg, and 2.926kg)
Leg Roasts (with bone) £10/kg (2.83kg and 2.9kg)
Rolled Shoulder/Pulled Pork Roasts £10/kg (sizes average 1.65kg)
Rolled shoulder Roasts £10/kg (Two available: 1.776 and 1.942kg)
Trotters £1 each
Loin Roasts £12/kg Sold out
Pork cheeks Sold out
Pork Belly Sold out
Boneless chops Sold out
Pork Fillet Sold out
Diced pork Sold out
Pork and Apple Burgers Sold out
Spare ribs Sold out
Sausages (Plain, Honey & Mustard, or Red Onion & Sage) Sold out
If you see something you like but not sure on exact pricing, just let me know either what size you are after or for how many people and we can calculate it for you.
Hogget (18 -24 month old sheep)
We have no hogget or lamb available at the moment. There are other providers near by that we can direct you to if you are looking for some. For sheep we do not do the lambing but usually buy in lambs and keep them on until they are usually around two years of age to ensure a much better flavour then lamb.
**Anyone with 2020 lambs for sale? Or who will have lambs for sale 2021? Please feel free to get in touch if you do/may and are QMS approved as I am seeking new sources.
Preserves:
£3.50/jar, 2 jars for £6 or gift boxed option of 3 for £10.
Onion Marmalade It’s finally back!
Crofter’s Chutney (add a dollop to some oatcakes and cheese)
The Merry Chutney (made with stout). Great with sourdough bread and Connage chedder.
Drover’s Relish (perfect with the beef burgers on a roll).
Redcurrant Jelly (try with roasts, added to sauces in stews, or to certain cheeses from a cheese board).
If interested and would like to purchase any meat please get in touch via the contact page, Facebook or mobile.
If you would like any recommendations or ideas, feel free to drop me a line. I am no expert but having dealt with all the different cuts there are a few tips I have learnt along the way (such as don’t just grey your mince!).
Payment:
Payment can be cash or bank transfer. If making a bank transfer please make payable to:
E. Rose
Sort Code 83-19-19
Account No. 10036820
Just got the sausages. Tried the plain pork ones today. Best ever. I had stopped buying them. Will definitely order again. Thank you.
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I dont have facebook or any other form of communication save email and mobile phone but I am interested in buying your produce – I walked by your croft the other day when your Dad came out for a blether and let me know about the food you produce and the name of your Croft – hence this communication. I cannot find any other way of communicating with you from your website.
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Hello Susan, thanks for getting in touch, my number is 07791981844 if that helps for calling or texting. Or if you fill in the form on the contact page, you can enter your name, email or phone number if you rather I called you (or emailed). Or, pop by, we’re usually in 😊
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Had a bone-in Beef Rib Roast – absolutely FABULOUS – plenty of meat, super tasty and absolutely demolished by everyone not a scrap left. Would highly recommend.
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Beth , I have messaged you on Facebook . Mary x
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Hi Beth
It’s Lai at Brin. We would be interested in getting half a pig (which we can butcher)??
Would this be possible (if not now, but in the future)?
Thanks
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Hi Lao, lovely to hear from you. Our latest pigs have all been butchered so are all individually priced. We are looking at getting weaners again in the spring but will need to go look up the practicality of this and get back to you. My number is on Birchwood Croft Facebook page if you want to get in touch and chat more about it. Thanks 😊
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