£36.99
The dramatic, bone-in showstopper also known as beef shin hammer, hand-prepared with the full bone intact for maximum flavour infusion, rich gelatinous depth, and fall-apart tenderness after long, slow cooking. This impressive hindquarter cut boasts generous connective tissue and marbling that melts into silky, velvety succulence, releasing profound beefy richness and marrow-enhanced depth that transforms humble stews, braises, pot roasts, and soups into luxurious, soul-warming masterpieces, a true carnivore favourite for its dramatic presentation and unmatched slow-cooked indulgence.
Sourced from the finest grass-fed, grain-fed, UK, EU, and AU origin beef, expertly handled by our family butcher team with over 100 years of tradition, beef hammer is the ultimate choice for low-and-slow cooking enthusiasts. Perfect for all-day braising, smoker sessions for smoky layers, pressure cooking for tender results, or oven pot roasts with vegetables, it delivers no-waste nourishment, incredible flavour, and effortless satisfaction, ideal for family gatherings, special weekends, or when you want a centrepiece that fills the home with comforting aromas.
Available in generous 2.5 - 3kg joints, bone-in, trimmed, and ready for your pot, smoker, or slow cooker. Serves 6-10 people depending on portions; delivered fresh in temperature-controlled packaging and suitable for freezing.
Bring the beef hammer to room temperature (about 1-2 hours out of the fridge) for even cooking. · Pat dry thoroughly and season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and optional flour for dusting to build a rich crust and thicken sauces.
Heat oil in a heavy-based pot, casserole, or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the joint on all sides for deep caramelisation (8-10 minutes total), then set aside. Deglaze with red wine, stout, or stock to capture those flavourful browned bits.
For low-and-slow perfection: Return to the pot with aromatics (onions, carrots, celery, garlic, herbs like thyme/bay leaves/rosemary), stock/wine/beer, and seasonings; bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook in a preheated oven at 150-160°C (fan 130-140°C / Gas 2) for 4-6 hours (or longer until the meat falls effortlessly from the bone and connective tissue melts into silky richness), or use a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours. For smoker: Smoke low at 110-135°C for 4-6 hours then braise or confit in tallow for added depth. Check our guide to safe cooking temperatures for details.
Rest off the heat for 20-30 minutes before serving, this allows flavours to meld and meat to become even more tender.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve shredded or in large chunks straight off the bone to showcase the melt-in-the-mouth succulence and marrow-enriched richness, ladled over creamy mash, polenta, pasta, or crusty bread; pair with root vegetables, dumplings, or fresh herbs, elevate with stout reductions, red wine gravy, or spices for global twists like osso buco-style or slow-cooked curry.
View our recipes here: https://thevillagebutchers.co.uk/recipes/
Everything is shipped the evening before your chosen delivery date, between 6–7pm.
Orders are packed in bespoke, temperature-controlled packaging designed to keep your meat fridge cold for up to 60 hours, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
We also offer an Express Service. This prioritises your order for same-day dispatch as long as it's placed before 12 midday, it will be dispatched that evening for delivery the following day.
Please note - collection is no longer available, orders are delivery only.
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As an online butchers, we care about being able to provide the best quality meat directly to your door. We work with business in Essex and across the UK, as well as international suppliers to source the highest quality produce to ensure our customers always receive the best quality and service from us. We highly value the importance of our relationships with our farmers within the meat market so that we can consistently provide the best quality meat produce to you.
Our team have over 100 years of experience and combined, share the importance of sourcing and supplying not just the best quality meats but the tastiest cuts of meat that come from breeds that have benefitted from an exceptional welfare system.
Our Quality assurance process always has our customers best interests at the forefront. We value our customers satisfaction and feedback and hope to continue to bring you the best sourced quality meat.
