Everyone needs to get fresh meats from the butcher unless they live on a farm and have live animals that can be slaughtered regularly. Not many have these types of resources at hand so they would need the experience and expertise of a butcher who knows what they are doing. There are many great butchers in the United Kingdom and many reside north of the border, but who is the best butcher located in Scotland and where can you find him? For those who live in the Aberdeen area, A W Herd & Son Butcher is the one stop shop for all your fresh meat needs. Here you can find the best cuts and grinds of all the different meat sources out there.
· Beef - No matter the cut of beef you are looking to purchase, this shop can offer just about anything. From a tender filet to ground sirloin for spaghetti bolognaise, the offerings are tasty and properly aged. If you have a large party you are planning, how about a good chuck roast to feed the whole bunch? There are so many different cuts of beef that the choices are nearly endless. Your best butcher is the one that offers a good variety so you have beef as much as you want without eating the same cut or grind every evening. If you have any questions, the butchers at A W Herd & Son are happy to help you choose the perfect cut for your meal.
· Pork - There are those who are not as familiar with pork as they are with beef or lamb. Pork is considered a white meat and offers just as many fine cuts as you can get from beef products. One of the most popular cuts is bacon. This comes two ways, in the rasher form as well as streaky bacon which is much fattier and sliced thinner for a crispier offering. There are very few people who do not enjoy some crispy bacon with their eggs for breakfast in the morning. There are also nice cuts like chops and ham. Finally, many may want to purchase an entire pig in order to roast it for a large function such as a family reunion or a company get together.
· Lamb - Nearly everyone is familiar with the popular lamb cuts such as the leg and the rack of lamb. There are two different types of rack and they are the French rack, which has the meat, cartilage and fat removed from the bone to create a pretty crown effect when serving the cooked lamb. This can be done either by yourself or by the butcher. Some prefer to leave that portion on and this is called a normal rack. While it does not look as pretty as a French rack of lamb, it does add some flavour profiles that some miss. A good butcher can offer both types of racks to make cooking your lamb easier and less time consuming.
· Chicken and Poultry - In most cases, the birds are slaughtered and sold as a whole. The best butcher will break down the bird for you if you prefer and will even debone it. This is the freshest way to get poultry from the best butcher in the area.
No matter what your meat preferences are, if you live in the in the Aberdeen area, A W Herd & Son Butcher is the best butcher for all your needs. They have a reputation for quality service and always have choice cuts of meat. If you have any questions on what cut you should serve, they are always there to answer your questions.
