In the world of butchery, quality is everything. Three local butchers share their unique approaches to selecting and preparing quality meat at the Bullring Markets in Birmingham
Birmingham’s diversity within the butchery industry, is definitely more than what meets the eye, when it comes to meat selection.
Each butcher’s dedication to their craft ensures that customers have access to high-quality meat that aligns with their personal preferences and values.
We spoke with three local butchers at Bullring indoor Market - Bismillah Bullring Halal Meat and Poultry, Enochs Quality Butchers and City Butchers - each have opened up about their unique approaches to ensuring the finest cuts reach your table.
Each butcher, with their distinct practices, ensures that whether you’re looking for halal, precisely selected, or traditionally English cuts of meat, there’s a local option that meets your needs. Here are 3 local butchers sharing their secrets to selecting quality meat:
At Bismillah Butchery, the focus is on providing halal meat, adhering strictly to Islamic dietary laws. Halal, an Arabic term meaning “lawful or permitted,” refers to food that adheres to Islamic law as defined in the Quran. The process involves a specific method of slaughter and ensures the animal was healthy at the time of death.
6. Bismillah Bullring Halal Meat and Poultry: The Halal Way
Butcher Ahmed explains, “We ensure that each animal is treated with respect and slaughtered according to halal practices. This not only aligns with our faith but also caters to a growing market that values ethical and religious purpose in their meat.”
7. Bismillah Butchering
The team at Bismillah categorises their meat according to the Halal standards. They believe that this method not only respects religious dietary requirements but also contributes to the overall quality and taste of the meat.
8. City Butchers
The third butcher prides themselves on their traditional English butchery methods. They believe that the way their vendor slaughters the animals sets their meat apart from others in the market. City Butchers offers English cuts, which are different from the cuts typically found in the current meat markets.
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