• Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget
  • Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget

Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget 2 kg

£37.00

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  • Each whole shoulder weighs approx. 2 kg and serves 4–6 people.

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Available for delivery 30 August.

  • Delivered fresh
  • Native breed
  • Grass-fed
  • Cook on the BBQ
  • Great for home roasting
  • Suitable for freezing

Product description

Hogget Shoulder – Perfect for Slow Cooking
A whole shoulder from Swaledale hogget, raised by Garry Schofield on National Trust land in the stunning valley of Upper Wharfedale. These hardy sheep are reared slowly on rich pasture and wildflowers, producing hogget of exceptional flavour and quality.

This richly flavoured joint is ideal for slow cooking, whether roasted or braised, until the meat yields effortlessly to a fork. The result is deeply savoury, tender hogget that’s perfect for pulling and serving with flatbreads, in stews, or layered with spice-led sauces. A superb centrepiece for generous, comforting meals.

Chef George Ryle Inspires
“Try smothering the whole shoulder in harissa paste, then scatter around some sliced onions, preserved lemons, dried mint, garlic and a little stock. Cover and bake for a couple of hours, then add some blanched chickpeas so they can soak up the juices. Return to the oven, uncovered, for another two hours. Serve the tray centre-table with flatbreads and salad - then tuck in.

Or roast the shoulder slowly with rosemary and white wine, then serve alongside carrots and artichokes cooked à la barigoule, plus a simple preparation of white beans simmered in stock and olive oil.”

If you’re exploring flavour across the age range of native breed sheep, we also offer Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Lamb, ideal for a quicker roast with a tender, blushing centre. For deeper flavour still, Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Mutton provides a rich, mature character that’s perfect for long, slow cooks and hearty dishes. Each option brings its own nuance - choose according to time, taste, and occasion.

Ingredients

Our hoggets are raised by the Schofield family on National Trust land in Upper Wharfedale, just above the village of Buckden. This is peak Yorkshire Dales, where the sheep roam meadows, slopes and moorland, grazing on lush pasture and wildflowers throughout this special landscape.

Journal

George Ryle’s Lamb Shoulder Recipe with White Beans & Salsa Verde is now available on our journal — equally delicious made with a whole shoulder of hogget.

Also see Jorge’s Smoked Hogget Shoulder Buns with Chimichurri and Slow-Roast Hogget Shoulder with Harissa, Chickpeas and Cauliflower for more bold, flavour-packed ideas.

Background

Swaledale Hogget with Unmistakable Yorkshire Character
Swaledale hogget hails from the stunning valley of Upper Wharfedale, where Garry and Gill Schofield farm National Trust land just above the village of Buckden. Here, on species-rich meadows, slopes and moorland, the sheep graze naturally on lush pasture and wildflowers. It is a low-input, conservation-focused system that supports biodiversity while producing exceptional native-breed meat.

Hoggets are yearling lambs, aged 12–24 months, left to fatten naturally on the nutrient-dense grass of the spring and summer months. Grown in the way nature intended and matured at their own pace, hogget is a testament to the superior quality, taste and texture of native-breed meat.

The result is deeply flavoured meat with a moderate covering of fat, more evolved in character than lamb yet more tender than mutton. It’s fantastic to cook with: equally at home in bold, spice-led dishes such as shawarma or tandoori, or in slow-braised, comforting recipes.

Whole Shoulder of Swaledale Hogget is Always Fresh Never Frozen®, butchered to order, vacuum packed, and shipped in recyclable packaging to arrive safely insulated and ready to enjoy

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