Posts Tagged ‘James Whelan Butchers’

“During the war years and beyond culinary skills were tested to the limit. Housewives were proud to play their part in helping with the war effort. Many, self taught, embraced the art of cooking enthusiastically. They used limited resources ingeniously, respecting the available ingredients and avoiding waste. Above all, they were prepared to put the […]

I’m on the brink of believing that someone or something has increased the speed at which time passes. Is it just me or are we all failing to get the same value out of a year that we once did?   It seems like I took the children out picking blackberries on the cusp of autumn […]

The beef dripping really gives these festive sausage rolls a delicious crunch. Ingredients: For the pastry: 60g chilled James Whelan Butchers beef dripping 65 g butter 1 large egg 250 g plain flour 1 tbsp of ice cold water For the filling: 450g free-range pork sausages 30g dried cranberries, chopped 1 orange, finely grated zest […]

You can make chips in a saucepan, but a domestic deep fat fryer is not very expensive and makes the whole process much safer. Triple Cooked Chips – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients: 200 g Maris Piper potatoes Beef dripping (enough to half-fill your pan when melted) To Cook: Peel the potatoes and cut into chips: […]

These are in my humble opinion the best roast potatoes you will ever have. Try this recipe for you Christmas roast potatoes and you’ll be converted straight away. Beef Drippin Roast Potatoes – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients: Allow 2–3 floury potatoes per person To Cook Peel the potatoes and cut into roughly equal pieces. The […]

This recipe was kindly created for us by Avoca’s head chef Mark McGillicuddy who previously worked in Michelin-starred Mint restaurant in Ranelagh. Sticky Roast Parsnips – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients: 12 parsnips peeled and halved lengthwise 600g Chantennay carrots 3tbsp James Whelan beef dripping 2tbsp of Irish honey 2 tbsp of pomegranate molasses 2 tsp of […]

Our beef dripping really elevates normal onion rings to the next level. Beef Drippin Onion Rings – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut into 1cm slices, rings separated James Whelan Butchers Beef Dripping, for deep frying 150g self-raising flour 180ml sparkling water To Cook: Use a fork to steady your onion. Slice the […]

Love meat?  Love people?  You may be the person we’re looking for to join our team. With a 50 year tradition in producing and retailing the finest meat, James Whelan Butchers is looking to recruit trainee butchers for our retail stores  in Dublin.  We believe in “nose to tail” butchery and have a “farm to […]

November is hurtling by and the swirling, crunchy leaves that play with the wind outside my shop window seem to be an ever present reminder this week that it’s time for all those Christmas plans to swing into action. Perhaps there was a time when being organised was linked to frugality, but I think we’ve […]

Our Beef Dripping is nutrient rich, high in omega-3 acids, clean, pure and carries great flavour. One of my favourite ways to enjoy beef dripping is spread lightly onto hot toast. Ingredients: Toasted sourdough bread James Whelan Beef dripping To Cook: Toast the bread and lightly spread beef dripping on hot sourdough bread with a sprinkle […]

Beef dripping is not only ideal for making pastry or cooking with, it’s also a great way to add flavour to your gravy. Ds Skillet Gravy – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients: 3 tablespoons James Whelan beef dripping 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour 2 cups of water ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper To Cook: […]

I recently spoke to the lovely Ella McSweeney from BBC Radio 4 food programme about the process of making our award-winning Beef Dripping. Our Beef Dripping was recently crowned Supreme Champion at the Great Taste Awards 2015 and as a 5th generation butcher, this product is a real nod to the past. Listen to the podcast on the […]