Auchnasaul Farm Beef
Description
Here at Auchnasaul Farm we aim to produce top quality beef. Our first class highland beef is only available three to four times a year so don't miss out! We are a small family farm on the west coast just 9 miles south of Oban looking out onto the islands of Seil, Luing, Torsa, Scarba and many more!
From our small herd of Highland and Highland Cross cows we produce high quality, artisan beef with as much care and attention as possible.
Our breeding cows roam free all year round, grazing the low lying "inbye" fields in the summer so they can look after their calves and romance with Dakota, the Simmental Bull. In the winter we bring the calves and yearlings inside to give them shelter and we let the cows out onto the beautiful Creag Uillean hill, where they can romp through the heather and find shelter in the woods.
Our beef cattle are fattened on grass in the summer and in the winter they are fed hay, straw and "distillers draff", a wonderful, nutritious leftover from the production of Single Malt Whisky, no wonder our cows look happy all the time!
When they are ready the cattle are hand picked by Euan and taken to our local mini abattoir on the Isle of Mull where they are treated individually and with respect.
After 28 days hanging (for maturation and tenderness) the beef is cut and vacuum packed to our exact specification.
We sell most of our beef to local wholesalers but approximately 4 times per year we make our beef available to local customers. We only sell approximately 10 boxes of beef each time, so if you would like to buy some, you have to be quick off the mark!
Our Breeding Philosophy - We cross our Highland cows to another beef breed to take advantage of hybrid vigour (remember O-grade Biology?). We end up with meatier calves that grow a wee bit quicker than the pure Highland calves. By doing this we believe we are getting the best of all worlds, dense beef with good marbling, slightly faster growth and a bigger, better carcass.
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facebook.comSay hello to our latest arrivals, 3 lovely heifers from Cladich farm... for the keen eyed friends, they were dehorned as calves and had their faces trimmed to look pretty at the recent sale. They will go with the bull next summer all being well! While we have your attention, our side of beef that was supposed to arrive last week is arriving tomorrow, an extra weeks hanging makes it extra special! Still a few bits and pieces left if you'd like to message us 😄
Shh, don't tell anyone but we have a side of beef being butchered this week for delivery to us this weekend, we might have enough for a few family packs...... Please don't tell anyone😉
Hahaha, I never knew Seumas could levitate with a flick of his wand😂😂😂
A couple of lovely little bits of feedback on our limited edition Pure Highland beef from last week,,, warm feelings all round! Just had the most fabby Auchnasaul fillet with brandy cream sauce! Best post wedding meal ever 😀😀😀. Thank you! Xx Just wanted to say our sirloin was small and perfect! Delicious and The sausages Are to die for!! ThAnks everso 😘
Our limited edition Pure Highland Beef has arrived from Mull and Freddie will be in touch to sort out the family pack deliveries shortly. We have some lovely cuts left in stock if you are interested: 7 X packs of 2 Ribeye steaks 4X packs of 2 Popeseye steaks 22X packs of 500g Diced 50X packs of 500g Mince 4X Rolled brisket. Pm for details
After a slightly longer than normal hanging time (5 weeks instead of 4) we are eagerly expecting the delivery of our limited edition Pure Highland beef this Friday! It's going to be pretty special eating! Customers who have booked will be contacted individually to agree delivery. If you are interested in buying some beef, please get in touch ASAP as we have a limited amount left!
The next generation making sure the coos are enjoying the view over Seil to the beautiful Garvellachs! About a week until our next consignment of beef arrives from Mull, still a couple of family packs available at £65 a pack! We can also accommodate special requests if you'd like something for a special occasion. Such as a Sirloin joint or whole fillet??
Big David Colthart almost looking in control of the gather, the phone's never away from his lug normally😃
How do you fancy trying something a wee bit different? In approx 3 weeks time we will have a small batch of Pure Highland beef available! The steaks will be slightly smaller, the meat firmer but it will be exciting to see if you can taste the difference! Who wants on the list for a family pack?
It's going to be hilarious watching our friends from Appin and Mull become film stars over the next few weeks... this is definitely a must watch series!
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