British agriculture is entering a critical time, with farmers facing an increasingly challenging environment for food production says National Farmers Union (NFU) president Meurig Raymond. Stating his industry priorities for 2016, Mr Raymond said that safeguarding farm businesses from the “destructive effects of volatility” will be essential in the year ahead, particularly after the past…
Read more: Critical time for British agriculture says NFUCost savings for pork processors exporting to the USA are on the cards following an agreement with USDA regarding trichinella testing. Finished pigs from controlled housing destined to be exported to the US frozen, no longer need to be tested for trichinella. Finished pigs from ‘uncontrolled’ housing, together with boars and sows still need to…
Read more: Cost Savings for Pig ProcessorsBrussels sprouts and bacon is one of our favourite combinations— a perfect marriage of textures and flavours. Brussels sprouts are robust enough to stand up to salty, chewy bacon, and in turn, the smokiness of the bacon highlights the sprouts’ earthy notes. We like to blanch my Brussels sprouts before roasting; we think that the resulting soft,…
Read more: Brussels Sprouts with BaconA no-nonsense, comforting roast with real crackling – it’s deceptively simple to make!
Read more: Roast pork with apples, cider vinegar & rosemaryOur family business has traded as a Pork Butchers in Sheffield for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on providing high quality traditional Pork Pies, Cooked Meats, and Sausages made with produce sourced where ever possible from local Sheffield farmers & suppliers. As you can imagine; Christmas is a very busy time of year for…
Read more: Christmas Opening Hours at Waterall Pork ButchersThis rack of pork gets much of its flavour from an aromatic paste of garlic, herbs, and fennel, so be sure to rub the meat with the paste a day ahead to give it plenty of time to penetrate.
Read more: Herb-Roasted Rack of Pork with Morel Cream SauceIs the inclination to avoid meat on the part of many women a product of gender messaging? Is the move toward smaller portions of meat an inherently ‘feminine’ approach? When I was little–7, 8 years old–I used to be able to put away a steak with a gusto that my father remains proud of to…
Read more: Why Does Meat Have to be Manly?In case you don’t believe that bacon is indeed healthy for you, here’s a story that might convince you. The world’s oldest woman swears that eating bacon every day is the key to a long, happy life. Susannah Mushatt Jones, who turned 116 in July, has had the same breakfast every day for decades: bacon,…
Read more: World’s Oldest Woman Eats Bacon Everyday…The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that Defra’s plan for the compulsory slaughter of pigs if bovine TB is thought to be present is over-the-top, especially when it is in low-risk areas. “We do not agree statutory provision should be used to enforce compulsory slaughter of pigs when bovine TB is believed to be…
Read more: Slaughtering Pigs on TB Suspicion is Over-the-Top, says NPAOver the Christmas period, we all like to relax, socialise and spend time with friends and family, but sometimes the preparation beforehand can be stressful. Here at Wateralls we give you a helping hand to plan your meals over the festive period. After all the excitement of whether Santa has been, Breakfast or Brunch is…
Read more: Waterall lends a helping hand this Christmas
