From our Sandbach counter
Neck End of Lamb
£7.00
A traditional, richly flavoured lamb cut that's ideal for slow-cooked stews, hotpots and casseroles.
Neck End of Lamb from The Butchers Blade in Sandbach. A choice for a meal where patient cooking is part of the appeal. Cuts commonly used for braising suit a plan built around a covered pot, a suitable cooking liquid and time to develop tenderness. This is a different shopping decision from choosing a steak for a quick sear: match the cut to the method you intend to use.
Choosing for your meal
Plan the number of portions, the size of your cooking vessel and how much time you have available. Bone-in cuts need to be considered differently from boneless meat when judging serving amounts. Check your selected weight and ask Lee about preparation if needed. Timing depends on the cut, size and appliance; use a suitable recipe rather than an unsupported fixed time.
Serving ideas
Mashed potatoes, beans or bread can make the most of a braising sauce, with greens alongside for contrast. Brown suitable meat in batches if your recipe calls for it and avoid overcrowding. Check safe cooking as well as tenderness, then follow appropriate cooling and refrigeration guidance for leftovers. Suggested vegetables and cooking liquid are purchased separately unless the listing states otherwise.
View our Cooking & Safety Guide for safe temperatures and tips.
Need help with portions, storage or allergens? Ask Lee before ordering.
01270 691283From the kitchen
Cooking Neck End of Lamb
Use a covered braise or your slow cooker’s recommended method for this cut. Check both thorough cooking and tenderness; timing depends on size and appliance. For poultry, pork, minced meat, sausages, rolled joints and mechanically tenderised meat, cook thoroughly: the centre should reach 70°C for 2 minutes, or 75°C for 30 seconds. Clean the thermometer before and after checking.
How to slow cook meatLee’s tip
A little extra at the table
Give a braising cut time to become tender, then taste the sauce before serving.
What goes with it?
Try rosemary potatoes and greens, with Rioja or sparkling pomegranate.
Want Lee’s personal recommendation? Ask him at the counter or call the shop. Always follow the product label and confirm allergens.