Top Cuts of Meat to Try from Perth Butchers

CREATIVE MEATS

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are one of those cuts that instantly set a relaxed, generous tone. They feel made for sharing and suit the slower pace that January cooking often brings. The ribs from the Creative Meats range are made using juicy free range West Australian pork, ready for you to add your own marinade and make them your own. Incredibly versatile, they work just as well with Asian spices as they do with Southern BBQ flavours or classic American style rubs.

Whether you keep things simple in the oven or take them outside to the barbecue, ribs benefit from time and patience. Cooking them low and slow allows the fat to render down and the meat to soften, giving you ribs that are rich, tender, and full of flavour. If you want to get the very best out of them, a charcoal BBQ is hard to beat, adding depth and smokiness that really lifts the final result. They are just as comfortable on a casual family table as they are at a laid back gathering with friends.

📷 Pork ribs on BBQ or plated

📷  Butterfly leg of lamb

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Butterfly Leg of Lamb

A butterfly leg of lamb is a great option when you want something that feels special without adding complexity. Fresh from the South West Vasse Region, the Amelia Park Butterfly Lamb Leg is opened out so it cooks evenly and takes on flavour easily, making it very forgiving and versatile. It is a blank canvas for your own spices, and works particularly well with a blend of crushed garlic, rosemary, mint, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.

This cut pairs beautifully with bold, fresh flavours and suits both simple and more aromatic seasoning. You can roast it in the oven or cook it on a charcoal BBQ, which brings out even more depth and character, then slice it up at the table and let everyone help themselves. It is the kind of meal that feels generous and unfussy at the same time.

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Osso Bucco

Osso bucco is a reminder that some of the best meals come from slowing down. In Italian, osso bucco literally means bone with a hole, a reference to the incredibly flavoursome marrow at the centre of the cut. This is a cut made for gentle, patient cooking and rewards you with depth and richness that builds over time.

As it braises, the meat becomes tender and the marrow enriches the sauce, creating something comforting and deeply satisfying. Famous in Italian cooking, osso bucco is best enjoyed with a traditional mushroom sauce and creamy polenta, though it works just as well with mash or other comforting sides that soak up the juices. It is well suited to quieter evenings or weekends when you are happy to let the kitchen do its thing in the background.

Osso bucco braised

Crispy pork belly

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Pork Belly

Pork belly is all about balance. Free range West Australian pork belly delivers rich, soft meat paired with crisp skin when cooked properly, producing the absolute best pork crackling. The pork belly available through Creative Meats gives you that balance, as long as you give it the time it needs.

A slower cook allows the fat to break down and keep the meat moist, while a final burst of heat brings the crackle to life. It is a delicious and versatile cut that suits slow cooking, smoking, or the BBQ, with endless possibilities depending on how you like to cook. While it works beautifully with simple seasoning, our favourite way to use pork belly is as the main feature in Asian inspired cooking, where bold flavours really shine.

HOT ROAST MEATS

Sous Vide Tender Roast Beef

When you want the comfort of a roast without spending the day in the kitchen, the sous vide tender roast beef from the Hot Roast Meats range is worth knowing about. Sous vide cooking delivers even results all the way through the meat, so there are no dry edges or guesswork. When you pick it up from The Herdsman Market, the hard work has already been done. All that is left is to warm, slice, and serve. It is a great option for busy days when you still want something that feels well considered.

Sous vide roast beef sliced

Crispy roast pork with crackling

HOT ROAST MEATS

Crispy Roast Pork

A good roast pork is always welcome, and the crispy roast pork from the Hot Roast Meats selection delivers exactly what you expect. Tender meat, well rendered fat, and crackling that lives up to its name.

This is the sort of option you reach for when you want a proper meal without planning around it. It works for family dinners, casual entertaining, or those days when you want something comforting and familiar on the table with minimal effort.

Alongside the meats, the Hot Roast Meats range includes classic sides like cauliflower cheese and creamy potato bake. They may not take centre stage, but they play an important supporting role.

These are the dishes that round out a meal and make it feel complete. Rich, comforting, and familiar, they pair naturally with roast pork or beef and save you time while still delivering on flavour.

Cauliflower Cheese

Creamy Potato Bake

Perfect with Roast Meats