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Sustainability at our family-run, Derbyshire farm

Sustainability at our family-run, Derbyshire farm

Here at Unthank Farm, we've been on a mission towards sustainability since 2015.As a farm that's been family-owned and family-run for over 500 years, it's important to us that our sustainability focuses on the 'future of farming', as well as that of our rich heritage as a traditional, small British…

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How To Make Sourdough Bread At Home

How To Make Sourdough Bread At Home

I was lucky enough that a friend gave me a Sourdough Starter, but when making it yourself all you need is 30g Spelt Flour and 30g of room temp water and patience. This process of fermentation can take 7 days.Ingredient's needed for one large loaf are - 500g Plain Flour280ml Room…

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Autumnal Beef Casserole and Dumplings Recipe

Autumnal Beef Casserole and Dumplings Recipe

A simple autumnal recipe, try out this beef casserole recipe to serve up to your family in these colder months.Ingredients:Diced, grass-fed beef25g plain flour2 tbsp olive oilx1 500g stewing veg (we would recommend carrots, potatoes, onions, swede and celery)450ml beef stock300ml red wine2 tsp mixed herbs (or fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic)x1 180g pack of…

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Pork Stroganoff Recipe

Pork Stroganoff Recipe

An easy, quick-to-make family recipe and hearty meal, pork stroganoff is great for batch cooking and cost-effective cooking.Ingredients:3 tbsp sunflower oil500g chestnut mushrooms, sliced400g pork fillet or loin steaks, cut into 1cm pieces2 onions, sliced into half moons1 tbsp smoked paprika2tsp Dijon mustard200ml pork or chicken stock284ml or 300ml pot soured…

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Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

A tasty Grass-fed Beef Bourguignon recipe, perfect for these Autumn months ahead! Using our home-reared, grass-fed braising beef from our family farm here at Unthank, this dinner is ideal for feeding a family of 4-5. Ingredients:For the beef marinade:1kg braising beef chopped into cubes750ml dry red wine (doesn't have to be expensive!)1 chopped…

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Make It Yourself Porchetta Box: Easy, Family Recipe

Make It Yourself Porchetta Box: Easy, Family Recipe

Porchetta is a flavoursome, succulent, pork Italian dish and is a total crowd pleaser for any special occasion.Rolled and filled with stuffing, parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, cooking one of our Pork Bellies into a Porchetta is a taste sensation.I have put together this box with everything included, for total…

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Harissa Shoulder Of Hogget Recipe: Quick and Easy Family Recipes

Harissa Shoulder Of Hogget Recipe: Quick and Easy Family Recipes

Serves: 8 - 10Prep Time: 15 minsCook Time 4 hoursIngredients:1.8kg whole shoulder of hogget1 tablespoon oil4 tablespoons prepared harissa paste200ml good quality, hot lamb/hogget stock or vegetable stock28g pack of fresh mint, finely chopped100g pack of pomegranate seeds100ml Greek style natural yogurtJuice of 1/2 lemon.Method:1. Preheat the oven to gas…

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Pork Tacos Recipe: Quick, easy and family-friendly

Pork Tacos Recipe: Quick, easy and family-friendly

Try out this Pork Tacos recipe for a quick, easy and extra-tasty family dinner!Using our super succulent pork steaks from our Boxes of Outdoor-Reared Pork, this dinner takes just 35 mins. Here's all the ingredients you need:4 pork steaks1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground paprika2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small iceberg lettuce200g…

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What are the health benefits of bone broth?

What are the health benefits of bone broth?

Earlier this month, we proudly unveiled a new product here at Unthank Farm; Beef Bone Broth. Homemade, organic and produced from our grass-fed beef and local vegetables, our Beef Bone Broth is already proving to be popular with both new and existing customers here in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. Often described as a ‘superfood’, bone…

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What Foods are in Season in June

What Foods are in Season in June

Everything is coming to life in June and we are in an abundance of delicious British fruits and vegetables.The quintessential fruit of this time of year has to be the Strawberry, but there is so much more.Baby CourgettesBroad BeansJersey RoyalsPeasRadishesRhubarbSpring OnionsLettuceSpinachMeal planning with seasonal foods, I think is the best…

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