Posts Tagged ‘Irish Pork’

JWB Opens New Shop in Cornelscourt

Monday, October 3rd, 2016 in Foodie Articles, Press | No Comments »

We are delighted to announce that following the successful launch of our butcher shops in Dublin with Avoca Handweavers, we are now bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to Dunnes Stores. In August, we opened in Dunnes Stores Swan Centre, Rathmines and on next Wednesday October 5th we open in Cornelscourt. The entire supermarket […]

Bacon; But Not As You Know It

Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

What a week, Valentines Day and Pancake Day just three days apart!  Such celebratory alignments indicate that between March and early April we’ll be very busy with all the spring celebrations; St Patrick’s Day, Mothers Day and Easter will come quickly on the heels of each other.  The retailer in me has to look ahead […]

James Whelan Butchers: Chopaholic

Friday, October 17th, 2014 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

I find that when you mention pork chops there isn’t the instant appeal that other meat often elicits.  The problem is that the chop has generally been maligned for being too dry, dull and altogether boring.  I can understand this because I too, as a child, witnessed the abuses visited on the chop.  What started […]

James Whelan Butchers: Pork Schnitzel

Friday, December 6th, 2013 in Pork Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Schnitzel is originally a German dish and, by tradition, pork is hugely popular in Germany.  The key to great schnitzel is definitely in the pounding of the pork. The flavours here are great and can be served with other German favourites such as apple sauce or red cabbage. Pork Schnitzel – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients […]

James Whelan Butchers: Chinese Pork Balls

Friday, November 1st, 2013 in Pork Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Best quality pork should be used for this recipe.  Ask your butcher to mince it for you.  Belly pork or shoulder will provide the fat content that will keep the result sweet and juicy. Chinese Pork Balls – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 500 g finely minced pork 1 shallot finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely […]

James Whelan Butchers: Rolled Herb Pork with Crackling

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 in Pork Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Pork combines well with herbs and this recipe is excellent served either hot from the oven or cold from the fridge.  It’s a perfect choice as part of a picnic spread or party occasion. Rolled Herb Pork with Crackling – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 2 kg loin of pork 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 […]

James Whelan Butchers: Pork Filo Pie

Monday, October 28th, 2013 in Pork Recipes, Recipes | No Comments »

Filo pastry is easy to use and readily available.  Because of the nature of the sheets of pastry care must be taken to make sure that they are kept whole. Pork Filo Pie – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 500g/1 lb  lean pork mince 1pork steak/fillet  (minced in processor) 1 egg 1 cup feta cheese crumbled […]

New James Whelan Butcher Shop in Avoca Rathcoole

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | No Comments »

We are delighted to announce that following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011,we are bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to the new Avoca Food Market in Rathcoole. The entire food market will include James Whelan Butchers and a number of new additions to Avoca. […]

James Whelan Butchers: Ball Skills

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 in Foodie Articles | No Comments »

I came across The Bowler at an event in the UK earlier this year.  He’s part of the street food movement that’s been growing over the past few years.  He makes gourmet meatballs using meat, fish and vegetables and serving them all from an eye catching grass covered van, affectionately known as the ‘lawn ranger’.  […]

James Whelan Butchers: Pork Belly

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | No Comments »

When it comes to food and things food related, honesty is important.  I love it when someone introduces me to something I’ve never heard of before; a new method of cooking, an interesting ingredient or a great recipe.  Not for me is the feigned jadedness of the ‘know it all’ foodie.  I believe that no […]

James Whelan Butchers at Avoca, Rathcoole

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 in Foodie Articles, Good Food | 1 Comment »

Following the successful launch of our first butcher shop in Dublin, at Avoca Monkstown in 2011, we are delighted to announce that we are bringing our craft butchery excellence and expertise to the new Avoca Food Market in Rathcoole. The entire food market will include James Whelan Butchers and a number of new additions to […]