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The Smoke & Sear Approved Butcher List

For years, I’ve been asked to make a list of butchers that actually understand BBQ cuts. Not just any old butcher, but the ones that can 100% supply the cuts we love—Boston Butts, Packer Briskets, Beef Short Ribs, Proper Chicken Wings, and more.

So, I’ve finally done it. But not the way some might expect…

Why This List is Different

This isn’t just another list of random butchers across the UK. I don’t take freebies. I don’t take commission. I don’t expect anything from these butchers.

The only reason a butcher is on this list is because they’ve proven they can supply the right cuts for the BBQ community. This way, when someone from my audience reaches out to them, I can be confident they’ll actually get what they need—no awkward conversations, no confusion, just BBQ-ready cuts from people who know what they’re doing.

If a butcher meets the criteria, they can get featured here, simple as that. If they don’t, that’s cool too—this list is for the UK BBQ community, not for padding out numbers.

How Butchers Get Featured

Not every butcher makes the cut (literally). If they want to be on this list, they need to prove they understand BBQ by meeting these requirements:

Provide the following details:

  • The name of their butcher shop
  • Their physical address (Town/City)
  • Website address (if they have one)
  • How customers can get their meat – Do they offer local delivery, nationwide shipping, or is it collection only?

Send me a photo of them with all the required cuts in a single image.
(Yes, it’s a bit of work, but what better way to show they’re proud of their produce?)

That’s it. No exceptions. No half measures. If they want to be listed, they put the effort in. If not? That’s cool too—no one is forcing them.

The Smoke & Sear BBQ Bundle

(A butcher must be able to supply all of these to be featured!)

Low & Slow Essentials

✔ Boston Butt (Pork Shoulder, Bone-in) – Min. 3kg
✔ Packer Brisket (Full, Untrimmed) – Min. 5kg
✔ Beef Short Ribs (Jacob’s Ladder, Full Rack) – Min. 2kg (No single ribs—full plate only!)
✔ Pork Ribs (Baby Back & St. Louis Cut Spares) – Min. 1 rack of each
✔ Lamb Shoulder (Bone-in or Boneless) – Min. 2kg

Hot & Fast Grillers

✔ Smashburger Mince (80/20 or 70/30 Fat Ratio) – Min. 1kg
✔ Tomahawk Steak – Min. 1kg
✔ Ribeye Steak – Min. 300g per steak
✔ Dry-Aged Picanha – Min. 1kg
✔ Thick-Cut Pork Chops (Bone-in) – Min. 1.5-inch thick, Min. 2 chops
✔ Chicken Wings (Whole, Not Split) – Min. 1kg

Sausages & Burgers

✔ BBQ-Style Pork Sausages – Min. 80% Meat, Min. 500g pack
✔ Boerewors (Traditional or Garlic Flavour) – Min. 500g coil
✔ Pre-made Smashburger Patties (140g Each) – Min. 4 Patties

Want Your Butcher Featured?

Tell them about this! If you know a butcher who gets BBQ and can meet the criteria, send them my way.

Email me: hello@smokeandsear.world
Or use any of the 252,131,512 other ways to reach me—you’ll find them on smokeandsear.world

The Approved Butchers

Once butchers start joining, this section would list them, including their name, location, website, photo, and bundle price.

Final Thought

I know some people won’t like this approach. That’s fine. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to use it. This list is for those who want quality butchers that actually understand BBQ—not just any random shop that happens to sell meat.

If that sounds good to you, bookmark this page and check back often as I add more butchers to the list.

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Today at 10:28am (Tuesday 22nd April 2025) I witnessed the best @typhoondisplayteam of the year — 100% the best I’ve seen!

Squadron Leader Nathan Shawyer absolutely smashed it over @rafconingsby

There I was . . . iPhone in one hand, Wren (the dog) strapped to my waist, being swarmed by flies (note to self: change aftershave), trying to capture the magic.

Worth every buzz and bite — turn your sound up and enjoy this beauty!

P.S. Don’t worry, the dog you can hear barking in the video occasionally wasn’t Wren . . .

Others had come out to watch the display with their lovely dogs too — one clearly less keen on the noise from the jets haha.

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Today at 10:28am (Tuesday 22nd April 2025) I witnessed the best @typhoondisplayteam of the year — 100% the best I’ve seen! Squadron Leader Nathan Shawyer absolutely smashed it over @rafconingsby There I was . . . iPhone in one hand, Wren (the dog) strapped to my waist, being swarmed by flies (note to self: change aftershave), trying to capture the magic. Worth every buzz and bite — turn your sound up and enjoy this beauty! P.S. Don’t worry, the dog you can hear barking in the video occasionally wasn’t Wren . . . Others had come out to watch the display with their lovely dogs too — one clearly less keen on the noise from the jets haha.

When the kids ask for smashburgers . . . who am I to argue?
And being kids, they like ’em just so. No greenery in sight – ha!

Toasted @stpierreuk brioche buns, a slather of @angusandoink Comeback sauce, double smash patties with properly melted cheese, topped off with our own bacon jam – made fresh, same way every single time. A proper house favourite. Bit of crispy onions on top and that’s it. Simple. Smashy. And they all leave with full bellies and big smiles – that’s what it’s all about.

All cooked on the mighty @blackstoneproducts griddle, and yep . . . even air-fried the chips while making the jam and burgers. We don’t mess about.

#smashburger #blackstonegriddle #familyfavourite #bbqfamily #baconjam #doublecheese #blackstonecooking #ukbbq #stpierreuk

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When the kids ask for smashburgers . . . who am I to argue? And being kids, they like ’em just so. No greenery in sight – ha! Toasted @stpierreuk brioche buns, a slather of @angusandoink Comeback sauce, double smash patties with properly melted cheese, topped off with our own bacon jam – made fresh, same way every single time. A proper house favourite. Bit of crispy onions on top and that’s it. Simple. Smashy. And they all leave with full bellies and big smiles – that’s what it’s all about. All cooked on the mighty @blackstoneproducts griddle, and yep . . . even air-fried the chips while making the jam and burgers. We don’t mess about. #smashburger #blackstonegriddle #familyfavourite #bbqfamily #baconjam #doublecheese #blackstonecooking #ukbbq #stpierreuk

First cook on the new Blackstone – had to break it in with a kid-friendly Full English!

Went with the classics: sausages, hash browns, bacon, beans, fried eggs, griddled tomatoes, fried bread and of course… potato waffles (because kids).

Set the Blackstone up with different zones for each bit – sausages and waffles in the hotter section, eggs and bread on the low zone. Used the integrated air fryer basket for the hash browns and the warm drawer came in clutch for holding bits while the rest cooked.

Cooking on the Blackstone is FAST.

You’ve got to juggle it all a bit, but it’s mad satisfying once you get into the rhythm. This wasn’t a fancy cook – just a proper hearty breakfast to get used to the griddle.

The kids? They rated it 10,000,000 out of 10, which either means I’m a breakfast legend or they need a maths lesson.

Either way, I’ll take it.

Plenty more cooks coming – this was just the start.

#BlackstoneGriddleUK #FullEnglishOnTheGriddle #BBQBreakfast #BlackstoneCooking #FamilyBBQVibes

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First cook on the new Blackstone – had to break it in with a kid-friendly Full English! Went with the classics: sausages, hash browns, bacon, beans, fried eggs, griddled tomatoes, fried bread and of course… potato waffles (because kids). Set the Blackstone up with different zones for each bit – sausages and waffles in the hotter section, eggs and bread on the low zone. Used the integrated air fryer basket for the hash browns and the warm drawer came in clutch for holding bits while the rest cooked. Cooking on the Blackstone is FAST. You’ve got to juggle it all a bit, but it’s mad satisfying once you get into the rhythm. This wasn’t a fancy cook – just a proper hearty breakfast to get used to the griddle. The kids? They rated it 10,000,000 out of 10, which either means I’m a breakfast legend or they need a maths lesson. Either way, I’ll take it. Plenty more cooks coming – this was just the start. #BlackstoneGriddleUK #FullEnglishOnTheGriddle #BBQBreakfast #BlackstoneCooking #FamilyBBQVibes

🍍🔥 Pineapple Express Pulled Pork — with shatter-crisp crackling so savage, you’ll hear it from three streets over.

Massive love to @villagebutchers for sending me this absolute unit of a pork leg (9kg of bone-in, rind-on beauty). Injected it with pineapple rum, spun it low ‘n slow on the rotisserie, then crowned it with crispy shards of crackling like some kind of BBQ king 👑

Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy.

Wanna try it yourself? Full step-by-step recipe is live now:

👉 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/pineapple-express-pulled-pork-with-shatter-crisp-crackling/

#SmokeAndSear #PineappleExpressPulledPork #CracklingKings #RotisserieLife #BBQUK #EverdureHub2 #PulledPorkPerfection #OutdoorCooking #PineappleBBQ #BBQCrackling #BBQMad #MeatMatters #VillageButchers #BackyardBBQ #LowAndSlow #BBQGoals #BBQRecipe

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🍍🔥 Pineapple Express Pulled Pork — with shatter-crisp crackling so savage, you’ll hear it from three streets over. Massive love to @villagebutchers for sending me this absolute unit of a pork leg (9kg of bone-in, rind-on beauty). Injected it with pineapple rum, spun it low ‘n slow on the rotisserie, then crowned it with crispy shards of crackling like some kind of BBQ king 👑 Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy. Wanna try it yourself? Full step-by-step recipe is live now: 👉 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/pineapple-express-pulled-pork-with-shatter-crisp-crackling/ #SmokeAndSear #PineappleExpressPulledPork #CracklingKings #RotisserieLife #BBQUK #EverdureHub2 #PulledPorkPerfection #OutdoorCooking #PineappleBBQ #BBQCrackling #BBQMad #MeatMatters #VillageButchers #BackyardBBQ #LowAndSlow #BBQGoals #BBQRecipe