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Organic Retired Dairy Beef Topside Hearty, wholesome and delicious - from our Retired Dairy Beef range

Organic Retired Dairy Beef Topside

Hearty, wholesome and delicious - from our Retired Dairy Beef range

Topside is a real roast beef classic. The topside is the external muscle at the top of the hind leg of the beef carcass. It's a muscle that's seen some hard work, especially as our organic retired dairy beef comes from older animals. This is reflected in the rich, full flavour and character of the meat. Very delicate marbling keeps the meat moist and we wrap an extra layer of fat on top to ensure you get the very best results from your topside. 

To celebrate how our beloved dairy beef herd were the beginning of the mail order meat business we love now, we retire a handful of the milking herd each month and butcher them into some stunning cuts of meat and offer Organic Retired Dairy Beef. With animal welfare our top priority, our cattle are free to roam and graze throughout their lifetime, enduring a healthy diet that is reflected in the quality of our meat. The fat content on these animals is considerably higher, but boy is it great! You should always consider the age and fat content when cooking with Retired Dairy Beef – it is best cooked slowly and on a low temp, allowing the fat to break down and permeate through the meat. 

 

  • Delivered frozen

This product currently has limited availablity. Call us on 01460 279509 for more info.

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Our dairy herd is a central part of the The Organic Butchery story and having served out their time producing milk our retired cows are now also being used to produce extraordinary beef. This makes sense to us as it underpins our organic philosophy with another element of sustainability. Our retired dairy beef has mature flavour that really confirms our belief that slow growth makes for the very best meat. We hang this beef on the bone for 25 days to further relax and tenderise it, so it's at its very best when you come to eat it.

Nutritionals per 100g: Energy 116 Kcal/ 491 kJ | Fat 2.7g, of which saturates 1.1g | Carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g | Fibre 0g | Protein 23g | Salt 0.2g.

  • Supplied: Insulated box at below 4°C
  • Refrigerating and Freezing: Will arrive fresh, refridgerate and use by best before date on packaging, or freeze to enjoy at a later date.
  • Defrosted: Store between 0 - 5°C and use within 3-5 days

Delivery

 

  • We deliver all around mainland Britain, excluding the Highlands and Islands. You will be able to choose your preferred delivery slot at checkout.

  • We can deliver to you Tuesday to Saturday.

    We will pick, pack and deliver your box the day you have requested.

    For every order, we'll send you a text message on the morning it is due to be delivered.

    Our courier will leave it in your requested safe place if you would prefer a contactless delivery.

  • We have a minimum order of £50. 

  • Our Standard Delivery Charge is £4.95 (Tuesday to Friday). There is Free Delivery on Orders Over £120, Receive your order Before 12 pm for £6.95. Saturday Delivery is £6.95

  • No. You can leave a message with your order telling us where you would like to have your box placed. It would be best placed somewhere cool or at least in the shade – especially during the hotter months of the year. Our products will stay at the same temperature for up to 40 hours, so just make sure that you can pick up your order within that time.

    Our couriers will send you a text message or email, whichever you prefer, giving you an hour slot when your box will arrive. If that doesn’t suit you, some options will be provided to make your delivery more convenient.

  • Our products will stay cold and fresh at the same temperature for up to 40 hours. When you receive your box, simply refridgerate and cook before the use by date provided or freeze to enjoy at a later date.

  • At The Organic Butchery we believe in sustainability. And we live it. Regarding our packaging:

    natural materials

    Eco-friendly

    Your delivery box is made of 100% recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.

     

    natural materials

    Delivered Fresh

    To keep your order cool and fresh we use gel ice packs which will retain a low temperature for a long period of time. Reuse them for a picnic or return them to us through our free packaging returns sevice.

     

    Sustainably Insulated

    We use paper pulp sheets to insulate the box. They are great for craft projects or can also simply be recycled with paper waste.

     

  • You can cancel your order within two hours after your online purchase. We can not cancel an order after this period.

    We hope that you enjoy our products. But if for any reason you are unhappy, please let us know why within 28 days of delivery, by sending us the batch number and the reason why you are disappointed with the product. Do not throw the product away as we may need to recall it to confirm the problem.

    As your product is perishable, you will not be asked to return it for us for re-selling.

    When we have looked at the evidence, we will then consider reimbursing you by means of a credit for a future order or resending the product. We will do our very best to respond as quickly as possible and try to resolve it.

    Email to: hello@coombefarmorganic.co.uk, phone: 01460 279509

Product FAQs

  • Delivery costs £4.95, Tuesday - Friday or is free for orders over £120. Saturday delivery is £6.95. If you need your order before 12pm on your selected delivery date please select our Pre 12 pm option, there is an additional charge for this service (Weekday's £6.95 & Saturday £7.95).

  • Our products arrive fresh to guarantee you the best quality delivery, with our meat butchered fresh to order, prepared, picked and packed within 48 hours of arriving at your door.

    Having our products arrive fresh not only increases the quality of our deliveries, it also makes it more convenient for you, allowing you to cook and enjoy it from fresh or freeze to have at a later date.

  • All of our meat is butchered in our in-house organic butchery by our small, experienced team. 

    You will find any product ingredients on the relevant product pages.

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    Can't Find the Answer?

    If you cannot find the answer to your question and would like to speak to someone contact us and we will be happy to help.

First cook your joint at a high temperature (around 220c) to sear the fat, before turning the oven down low (around 140c) for at least 2 and a half hours. Alternatively, braise your joint – cover with liquid in a lidded pot at a low temperature for a good long spell. At least a couple of hours, if not longer, will do the trick. During cooking, the meat will absorb the flavours from the liquid so treat it to some really top quality beef stock along with hearty ale or a big red wine. Woody herbs will add fragrance and subtlety. Serve with creamy mash or parmesan polenta.