Price range: £19.99 through £39.98
Our Salt Silverside is a classic cured beef joint, known for its rich flavour, firm texture and comforting, traditional character.
Prepared using time-honoured curing methods, this cut is perfect for slow simmering, producing tender, flavourful slices when cooked gently.
Cut from the hindquarter and cured with salt, silverside is a staple for boiled beef, salt beef sandwiches and nostalgic family meals.
Traditionally cured for deep, savoury flavour
Ideal for slow simmering or boiling
Slices beautifully when rested and chilled
Excellent value joint
Perfect served hot with vegetables or cold in sandwiches, our Salt Silverside delivers timeless flavour and proper butcher quality.
✔ Traditionally cured
✔ Freshly prepared
✔ Vacuum packed for freshness
✔ Suitable for home freezing
A true classic. Simple, honest and full of flavour.
Bring the silverside to room temperature (about 1 hour out of the fridge) for even cooking.
Rinse briefly under cold water to remove excess surface salt if desired (traditional method often skips for full flavour).
Place in a large pot and cover with cold water (add aromatics like bay leaves, peppercorns, onions, carrots, celery, or pickling spice for extra depth if liked). Bring to a gentle boil, skim any foam, then reduce to a low simmer.
Cover and cook low and slow for 2-3 hours (or approximately 45-60 minutes per 500g) until fork-tender and the meat pulls apart easily (internal around 90-95°C for fall-apart succulence). Check our guide to safe cooking temperatures for details. · Rest in the cooking liquid for 20-30 minutes (or chill overnight in the fridge for easier slicing and classic cold sandwiches).
Slice thinly against the grain for serving, hot slices hold together well, or chill fully for deli-style thin cuts.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve hot with boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsley sauce, or mustard for a traditional boiled beef dinner, or cold/thin sliced in rye bread with mustard, pickles, and sauerkraut for the ultimate salt beef sandwich, elevate with horseradish, fresh herbs, or a light glaze for added indulgence.
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.
