Giveaway: An Irish Butcher Shop by Pat Whelan
November 11, 2011 in Giveaways
For generations now, James Whelan Butchers have been making a real commitment to taste and excellence, hoping to help you add a bit of magic to every mealtime. This was the inspiration for Pat Whelan’s first book, An Irish Butcher Shop. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand in Tipperary, where the value of tradition – and especially traditional farming, as in grass-fed cattle – is respected, but the importance of a forward-looking outlook is equally well understood. Pat passionately believes that natural food is an investment in your future health and well-being.
Thanks to Pat Whelan, we’ve got 3 copies of An Irish Butcher Shop to give away! For a chance to win, just leave a comment below. The prize can only be shipped to an Irish address. One entry per person please – multiple entries will be disqualified. One winner will be randomly chosen and notified by email. The competition will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 18 November. But if you’re not one of the lucky winners, the book is available through the James Whelan Butchers website for €25.00 and if you include the code STEAKS at checkout, you can get free shipping too. In the meantime, here’s a recipe for Pork Filo Pie from the book.
Pork Filo Pie
Filo pastry is easy to use and readily available. Because of the nature of the sheets of pastry care must be taken to make sure that they are kept whole.
Serves 6
500 g/1 lb lean pork mince
1 pork steak/fillet, minced in a food processor
1 egg, beaten
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried chilli (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
finely grated zest of a lemon
10 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
10 sheets filo pastry
Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.
Place all the ingredients, except the pastry and butter or oil, into a large bowl and mix well. Lightly brush a baking dish with butter or oil and carefully peel a layer of the filo pastry. Lay one sheet at a time in the dish, leaving some pastry hanging over the edge. Brush each sheet with the melted butter or oil, repeating the process until 5 sheets have been used. Spoon in the pork mixture and lay the remaining sheets on top, brushing each with butter or oil. Glaze the top with any remaining butter or oil and ensure that the pie is sealed at the edges. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. This is particularly good served with potato salad and a mix of green salad leaves.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
Wholesome Cook
Niamh O Connor
Noreen Clifford
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emily o\'regan said on November 15, 2011
would luv to be entered in this comp looks like an amazing book
Aline said on November 15, 2011
Sounds like a must have
collette gleeson said on November 18, 2011
love the shop would love the book!!!!!
Tris Bayliff said on November 15, 2011
Looks good.
Berenice Beukes said on November 15, 2011
Love working with filo pastry, so this will definitely be on the “test” list:-)
Jennifer Killelea said on November 16, 2011
Looks like a brilliant read!
jasonjcorr said on November 16, 2011
It must be a must have if u like food .
Ben said on November 16, 2011
I’d like to enter the comp please.
James said on November 17, 2011
Would love a copy of this great book.
Brian Clayton said on November 17, 2011
looks like a brilliant book!
Clare Kleinedler said on November 17, 2011
Yum, MEAT!
Dave Barry said on November 17, 2011
Would love a copy please!
Aine McCormack said on November 17, 2011
Looks like a fabulous book!
Vivienne Murtagh said on November 17, 2011
Oh YES please
Theresa@thegreenapron.ie said on November 18, 2011
My boy would love it(me too)
Richie Narton said on November 18, 2011
Would love a copy of this. Would be put to great use.
RFLong said on November 18, 2011
Oh wow, would love to win this. The pork filo pie sounds amazing.
Evelyn said on November 18, 2011
My butcher has this in his shop. I read it every time I go in. Would love to win a copy of my own
Roisin McDermott said on November 18, 2011
Would really love a copy of this book to help me as I start life away from home!! It would get great use…
Róisín McDermott said on November 18, 2011
I’d love a copy of this book to help me get started as I move out of home. It would definitely get great use!
Anne Carr said on November 18, 2011
Only learned about Pat through TWITTER!! I am now an avid fan and would love this book
hilary barrett said on November 18, 2011
Please let me win a book – what a great christmas present to myself!
Thanks!
Kenneth Larmer said on November 18, 2011
Pat Whelan is an excellent ambassador for local Irish Butchers and locally produced food. I would love to be entered in the competition for his book.
Kind regards.
Helen bullock said on November 18, 2011
What kitchen is complete without this book?? I’ve so much to learn in my new house, this would be perfect!
Cillian said on November 18, 2011
Please enter me into this draw!
Carmel Burton said on November 18, 2011
Great to see something a little bit different in a recipe book. Can’t wait to try it.
miriam said on November 18, 2011
would love to win this book!
Séan Billings said on November 18, 2011
Looks good. Please enter me into this competition.
Paul Callaghan said on November 18, 2011
Yes please.. would love that!!