Organic Parsnips - Norfolk
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Description
Organic Parsnips | Fresh from Norfolk, Naturally Sweet & Perfect for Roasting
Grown organically in Norfolk, our Organic Parsnips are a world apart from the uniform, flavourless versions found in supermarkets. Naturally sweet, earthy and deeply flavoursome, these are the parsnips that steal the show on a Sunday roast. Roast them simply in butter and oil until caramelised, or try them finished with honey and grated Parmesan for something genuinely special. They come in natural shapes and sizes — a sign of genuinely organic produce.
Why You'll Love It
🌿 Naturally Sweet & Deeply Flavoursome – Grown slowly in Norfolk's fertile soil, these develop a sweetness and depth that commercially grown parsnips can't match.
🥕 Certified Organic, Norfolk – No pesticides or herbicides. Natural shapes and sizes, just as they should be.
🍽️ Outstanding Roasted – Finish with honey and Parmesan for an unforgettable side dish.
A Cut Above the Rest
Pair with our Norfolk Carrots and Bakers Potatoes for the complete organic roast veg selection, or pick up our Seasonal Organic Veg Roasting Box to get everything in one go.
Order Now
Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to roast parsnips?
Par-boil for 5–7 minutes until just starting to soften, then drain and roast in hot fat (butter, goose fat or olive oil) at 200°C for 30–35 minutes until deeply golden and caramelised. In the last 5 minutes, drizzle with good honey and scatter over finely grated Parmesan — it creates a sticky, savoury-sweet crust that's hard to beat. Season well with sea salt throughout.
Why do they come in different shapes and sizes?
Because they're genuinely organic. Commercially grown parsnips are graded to uniform sizes for supermarket presentation — small, misshapen or forked parsnips are discarded. Organic produce comes in natural shapes and sizes, which is a sign of proper farming rather than a quality issue. Flavour is not affected by shape.
Can I use them for soup?
Outstanding for soup — parsnip and apple, parsnip and ginger, or a classic cream of parsnip are all exceptional. Their natural sweetness means they need very little seasoning. Roast them first before blending for a deeper, more complex flavour.
How should I store them?
Store in a cool, dark place — a cupboard or garage is ideal. They'll keep well for 1–2 weeks. If they start to soften slightly, roast them — they'll taste just as good. Avoid the fridge, which can make them go limp and affect the flavour.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Shipping & Storage Information
Shipping
We offer standard delivery services Wednesday - Saturday, the cut off point for next day delivery is 11am. Orders placed after this time can be scheduled for the day after, onwards.
Our boxes are designed to keep the chilled products at the right temperature for up to 72 hours from the time they leave our cold store. Boxes leave us at approximately 4pm each day and are then out for delivery between 8am to 6/7pm so are generally in transit for around 24 hours.
We strongly advise customers to download the DPD app for updates and to organise your "Safe Place" for where the delivery driver can leave your parcel in the event that you are not at your address.
Our deliveries are made on a "no signature required" basis. In the event that nobody is available to take delivery of your order at your delivery address or you ask us to leave your goods unattended at a secure place, Thomas joseph Butchery rejects all liability that may arise in consequence of the delivery being left unattended, including, without limitation, theft, tampering or contamination, however caused. It is your responsibility to be in on the day of delivery and have put in place arrangements for the delivery if you are not going to be at the address. To avoid any unforeseen issues, customers must add "delivery instructions" for where to leave the parcel, at the checkout stage.
The boxes do not need to be signed for but if there is nowhere to leave them, they will be taken back to the depot and you may need to collect the following day or accept delivery on the second day. If delivery is attempted and you are not there on day one we assume no liability after this first initial delivery attempt.
Delivery addresses must be put in correctly by the customer at the checkout. We do not assume any responsibility for goods sent to addresses that are not put in correctly and we do not alter any addresses unless asked specifically to do so by the customer in question either by email or over the phone, this must be done 24 hours before delivery. We hold no responsibility or liability for any goods sent to incorrect addresses that have been organised with our courier by the customer during transit, again it is the customer’s full responsibility to put in an address that is correct.
One hour delivery slots will be sent on the delivery date but no exact time can be given. While our courier does its best to deliver within the timeslot, delays may occasionally occur and claims cannot be made for deliveries received within 48 hours. We recommend choosing a delivery date at least one day ahead of when your order is required to avoid any potential disappointment.
If you have any special requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01277 373 656.
Storage
90% of our products are cut fresh and vacuum packed to give you as long a shelf life as possible, you will have 7 days from the packing date within which to use the meat. All vacuum packed products are issued with a use-by date and must be kept at 4 degrees or below once received. If you would like your products wrapped in paper, please just let us know during checkout.
The use-by-dates for paper wrapped products are as follows:
Beef, Lamb and Pork cuts: 3 days
Chicken, sausages, burgers and mince: 2 days
Our aim is for you to have the best meat products, delivered directly to your door. With that in mind, we’ve put together a simple go-to guide on what to do once you hear the doorbell ring.
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Unpack. We recommend placing your products on a baking rack in your fridge. Allowing the air to get to your meat will keep them from sweating and discourage bacteria growth. If vacuum packed, take your meat out the day before you want to use it.
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Store. Keep your meat away from other food, if you can, treat yourself to a whole shelf.
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Freeze. Freeze on the day of purchase and if vacuum packed, keep them that way. If not, place them in a bag with as little air as possible, try a zip-loc bag and squeeze out the air as you fasten it. Use within 6 months.
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Defrost. Defrosting in the fridge is the optimum way to go. Allow 24 hours and use within 24 hours of being defrosted.
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Enjoy. Go fourth and enjoy your wonderful meat! Don’t forget to take a snap and post it on insta or facebook and if you’re really happy, go tell your friends and leave us a review on google :).
Returns
If you are unsatisfied with anything in your order, please contact one of our team on 01277 373656 and we will look into the matter for you. While we do not accept returns via post we are happy to look into anything. We would never send you anything that we would not eat ourselves and truly believe that our products are of superb quality. We take enormous pride in what we do and every issue very seriously, if something is wrong we shall endeavour to put it right.
