Sirloin steak masterclass lands Fochabers butchers top national award
FOCHABERS butchers AJ Jamieson have struck gold with their sirloin steak for the autumn of 2022.
The butcher had success in the recent Scottish Craft Butcher Awards evaluation for Naked Steak and Gourmet Pastry products that were judged at Forth Valley College in August.
The success came with gold award for their sirloin steak. Local craft butchers are once again showing that they really are the go to choice for consumers who expect something special.
Alan Jamieson was delighted to be presented with his awards at the recent regional meeting in Laichmoray Hotel, Elgin held by the event organisers, Scottish Craft Butchers.
There were 60 entries in the Naked Steak category and 99 entries in the Gourmet Pastry category
Tom Courts, President of the Scottish Craft Butchers, said: “We run these evaluations not just to award excellence but to underline the diverse product range that Scottish Craft Butchers offer.
"Local butchers are the specialist in our field and with customers becoming more adventurous with their tastes they are always seeking out the assurance of provenance that shopping at a specialist provides.”
The Naked Steak evaluation was sponsored by Dalziel Ltd. Senior Manager, David Darroch, commented: “Dalziel Ltd are always delighted to support Scottish craft butchers in the development and promotion of the high-quality products they produce.
"Sirloin steak is one of the traditional cuts that butchers up and down the country are renowned for, the quality of entries was exceptionally high, and we congratulate all the award winners”.
The Gourmet Pastry evaluation was sponsored by Scotweigh Ltd. Company director, Ian McVicar said “Scotweigh have a fantastic association with Scottish Craft Butchers members. We are always delighted to have the chance to help recognise their incredibly diverse talent in coming up with new innovative ideas such as those in the Gourmet Pastry category.
"Local craft butchers always strive to excel and have raised the bar once again”.
