Seasonal Meats
All our turkeys and geese are bred purely for the Christmas market, using traditional methods rather that the"mass production" seen in supermarkets. They are reared from hatchlings, for a minimum of 26 weeks (supermarkets typically 16-18 weeks). This allows them to develop naturally. All our birds are free range, which means they have the freedom to roam,but also have access to shelter should they prefer. These high standards of animal welfare, coupled with traditional breeding methods result in a far superior end product.
We offer a selection of birds to suit your individual taste, Or if you don't fancy turkey this Christmas, we also offer a wide range of game, including venison from Houghton Hall, pop in to one of our shops, and your local butcher will be happy to discuss your requirements.
We offer a selection of birds to suit your individual taste, Or if you don't fancy turkey this Christmas, we also offer a wide range of game, including venison from Houghton Hall, pop in to one of our shops, and your local butcher will be happy to discuss your requirements.
NORFOLK WHITE TURKEYS
These traditional turkeys have a lovely full breast, succulent and full of flavour.
NORFOLK BRONZE TURKEYS
These birds have a beautiful rounded breast,extremely moist, with a slightly fuller flavour than the whites.
NORFOLK BLACK TURKEYS
This breed were almost extinct in the 1950's. They are popular because of their finely textured meat, which has a slightly gamey flavour.
GEESE
These geese are tradionally raised the same as the turkeys.beautifully finished,just superb. if you fancy a change from turkey you won't be dissappointed !
2018 Price list:
FROM ASHILL,THETFORD
White turkeys up to 17lb/7/7kgs £4.25/lb/9.37/kg
White turkeys 17lb+/7/7kgs+ £4.15/lb/9.15/kg
Bronze turkeys £4.40/lb/9.70/kg
Cockerels(min 8-9lb) £4.15/lb/9.15/kg
FROM GODWICK HALL
Bronze/black turkeys(11LB+) 5.05/LB/11.13/KG
FROM MUNNS, CHATTERIS
Geese (max weight 14lb) £4.76/lb/10.50/kg
OTHER
Ducks to be confirmed
Turkey Butterfly (rolled breast meat) £5.21/lb/11.50/kg
Christmas Beef
Here at Howards we pride ourselves on producing the highest quality beef. All cattle are sourced from local farmers, produced in our own abattoir, and sold through our own shops. So this is meat you really can trust. The beef available at Christmas is slaughtered by the end of November and is then hung within our premises so it will mature perfectly in time for your Christmas lunch.
SOUTH DEVON BEEF
This breed originates from the area of Devon known as South Hams.its predecessors were taken across to the American colonies,as early as 1620.The breed was properly established in 1800,however it was not until 20th century that its popularity expanded across the country.It is known as a triple breed because it produces fine beef,milk and butterfat.These animals are born in Devon and brought to Wormegay, Norfolk to be finished,the meat produced has a very fine grain and fantastic marbling,absolutely delicious!
BELTED GALLOWAY
The belted Galloway is classed as a heritage beef.It originates from Galloway, South West Scotland and is now farmed more widely.The Galloway we supply comes from Wormegay,Norfolk. It is farmed mainly for the quality of the marbling,which makes it taste amazing.
SANDRINGHAM RED POLL
Sold at our West Newton shop.This breed originated as a cross between the Norfolk Red beef cattle and the Suffolk Dun dairy cattle( both of which are now extinct).They are naturally polled (without horns).This beef has a flavour of its own, people travel for miles to buy it. These prize winning cattle come exclusivley from the Queens herd, which are farmed on the Sandringham Estate at West Newton.The awards that they have won are very proudly displayed within our shop.
BURNHAM DEEPDALE HIGHLAND
Highland cattle originate from the Scottish Highlands and outer Hebrides, but are much more widely farmed now.The Highland beef sold in our shops is farmed out on the salt marshes at Burnham Deepdale.The beef is regarded as the highest of quality and is also lower in cholesterol,than many other varieties of beef.
