Organic Leeks - UK
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Description
Organic Leeks | Superbly Versatile UK Grown
Sweet, mild and wonderfully versatile, our Organic UK Leeks are a kitchen essential. Grown organically without pesticides or herbicides, they have a gentle, refined flavour that works beautifully in almost any context β braised slowly in cream and butter as the ultimate Sunday roast side dish, stirred through a risotto, blended into a vichyssoise, or simply wilted in a pan with a knob of butter and a pinch of sea salt. For those inclined, finish with finely chopped smoked streaky bacon for something truly special. Natural shapes and sizes, just as organic produce should be.
Why You'll Love It
πΏ Sweet, Mild & Deeply Versatile β One of the most useful vegetables in the kitchen β works brilliantly in soups, stews, gratins and as a standalone side.
π₯¬ Certified Organic, UK Grown β No pesticides or herbicides. Natural shapes and sizes.
π½οΈ Outstanding Braised in Cream β With a little butter, cream and good seasoning, leeks become one of the finest side dishes imaginable.
A Cut Above the Rest
Braised leeks are a classic alongside our Free Range Chicken and Grass Fed Beef roasting joints. Finish with our Blythburgh Smoked Streaky Bacon for a superb combination.
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Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Free delivery on orders over Β£95, otherwise Β£6.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to braise leeks?
Trim the roots and dark green tops, halve lengthways and wash thoroughly between the layers. Melt a generous knob of butter in a wide pan over medium heat, add the leeks cut-side down and cook for 3β4 minutes until golden. Add a splash of white wine or chicken stock, cover and braise on a low heat for 15β20 minutes until completely tender. Finish with a pour of double cream, season well and scatter over finely chopped smoked streaky bacon if using. Outstanding.
How do I clean leeks properly?
Leeks trap grit and soil between their layers. Trim the roots and the tough dark green tops, then halve lengthways and fan the layers open under cold running water, working from the top down. Alternatively, slice into rounds first and rinse in a colander β the grit sinks to the bottom of the bowl. Always wash before cooking.
What else can I make with leeks?
Leek and potato soup (vichyssoise) β a classic. Leek gratin with cream and GruyΓ¨re. Stirred through a risotto in the last few minutes of cooking. Added to a quiche or tart. Wilted briefly and served alongside fish. Used as a base for a braise or stew instead of onion. Leeks are one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen.
How should I store them?
Refrigerate unwashed in the salad drawer. They'll keep well for 5β7 days. Once cut, wrap in damp kitchen paper and refrigerate, using within 2β3 days.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes β order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over Β£95, otherwise Β£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 customerβs 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.Β 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 youΒ as long a shelf life as possible, you will have 7 daysΒ from the packing dateΒ 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, weβve 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! Donβt forget to take a snap and post it on insta or facebook and if youβre 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 373656Β 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.
