The Irish Stew

The Irish Stew

BBQ with Ireland's New Generation Butchers

Three craft butchers whose skill will thrill.

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John and Sally McKenna
Jul 18, 2024
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Ireland has always had the good fortune to have a solid cohort of skilled butchers, men and women who understood both their animals, and their environment.

But what happens when people with experience outside the mainframe of butchery enter the field? The result is a solid win, as the new arrivals bring superannuated skills in cooking, farming, charcuterie production and other specialisations that broaden the palette of the tradition.

Here are three butchers who are radicalising the profession, offering an holistic practice that delivers deliciousness.

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