The Best Cuts for Slow Cooking
Slow cooking is where proper butchery shines. Choose the right cut, keep the heat gentle, and you’ll get that rich, glossy gravy and melt-in-the-mouth texture that only comes from time and patience.
Quick rule: what makes a great slow-cook cut?
- Connective tissue + marbling (this breaks down into tenderness)
- Big flavour (hard-working muscles taste better low & slow)
- Forgiving texture (doesn’t dry out over a long cook)
Our top slow-cook picks (shop the exact cuts)
1) Rolled Brisket – classic pot roast
Brisket is a proper “set it and forget it” joint. Cook it covered until tender, then uncover for colour at the end.
Shop Boneless Brisket Roasting Joint (Rolled)
2) Whole Brisket (Packer Cut) – low & slow hero cut
If you want a show-stopper for a weekend cook (and leftovers), packer brisket is the one.
3) Premium Lean Diced Beef – stews, pies, casseroles
Ideal for traditional beef stew, steak & ale pie, or a simple slow-cooker casserole. Brown it first for extra flavour.
4) Premium Lean Mince Beef – easy comfort classics
Not all comfort food needs hours, but mince is perfect for batch cooking: chilli, bolognese, cottage pie and meatballs.
5) Welsh Lamb Shoulder – the Sunday-style slow roast
Lamb shoulder loves a long cook. Keep it covered most of the time, then uncover near the end for that gorgeous crust.
6) Pork Shoulder – pulled pork, casseroles, proper comfort food
Pork shoulder stays juicy and shreds beautifully. Cook covered until it pulls, then uncover and turn the heat up briefly for colour.
Butcher’s method: tender every time
- Brown the meat (quick sear = deeper flavour).
- Go gentle: a low simmer, not a rapid boil.
- Give it time: if it’s not tender, it usually needs longer.
- Don’t drown it: liquid about halfway up the meat is plenty.
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Rest it: 10–20 minutes makes slicing/shredding easier.
Easy flavour combos (no fuss)
- Beef: onion + garlic + stock + bay + splash of red wine (optional)
- Lamb: garlic + rosemary + stock + lemon peel
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Pork: cider/apple juice + onion + mustard + thyme
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If you’re stocking up for family meals, batch cooking, or filling the freezer:
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