Below is a guide to the different cuts of meat included in your order. When placing an order you are offered the choice of how you would like each cut prepared. For example your legs of lamb could be prepared as large whole legs, half legs, ... READ MORE...
Why chlorine is used in Australian poultry processing – and why we refuse.
What’s Really on (and in) Your Chicken? At Grassland Poultry, there’s no chlorine. Not in the wash, not in the chill, not anywhere. This isn’t just a nice detail — it’s a major point of difference. One that matters. So why are we talking about ... READ MORE...
How much will fit in my freezer?
To benefit from your wholesale purchases, you’ll need to ensure you have adequate freezer space. Keep in mind that this is a guide only, as animals are a living product and can vary in size. How much will fit in my freezer? To properly store half a ... READ MORE...
Dan Hunter’s last meal (AKA the last sandwich on earth)
Legendary Australian chef and owner of Brae, Dan hunter, whose stock in culinary trade revolves around produce and blindingly inspired innovation, reveals what he would make for final meal on earth. His choice? Roast Sommerlad chicken and black ... READ MORE...
Logistics Acronyms – how do you can understand the lingo behind the delivery
Say what?? The logistics world is filled with acronyms that can make your head spin. If you are new to buying wholesale, or just curious about what they mean, here is a quick guide to some of the most common ones you might see you on our ... READ MORE...
What to Do If Your Delivered Product Is Partially Defrosted
First of all, don’t panic! Most of our products are flash frozen before transportation in accordance with the Australian Meat and Livestock guidelines. Just like meat that is transported to major supermarkets (like Coles-Worths etc), and just like ... READ MORE...
Kim & Bryan Kiss: The Original Grassland Sommerlad Heritage Chicken
We sat with Kim and Bryan to ask them to dish the dirt on what makes their poultry so darned good. What pasture raised means to us - or in our case, raised on open woodlands. There is a lot of different messaging and terms thrown about when ... READ MORE...
Boer Goat – 6 Way Split Yield
Jo Stewart (aka the gourmet Goat Lady) grows Boer goats on the beautiful farm in Collie, New South Wales. Here's how I broke down my 6 primals with just a boning knife, a cleaver, and a few glasses of wine. What's in the box (when broken ... READ MORE...
The Sustainable History of the Original Sommerlad Heritage Chickens
The Sommerlad family originally hand-reared their slow growing heritage bred chickens on their 1,300 acre property ‘Kildare,’ just out of Tenterfield from 2014-2017. Six generations of traditional poultry practices has culminated in the development ... READ MORE...
Raised for Health: Why Our Products Work for Sensitive Bodies
We totally get how important it is to make smart food choices if you have histamine intolerance, auto-immune conditions, or gut health issues. We're all about giving you quality and deliciousness without compromising your well-being. That's why we go ... READ MORE...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Customised Sommerlad Heritage Chicken Carton
How to Order a Customised Sommerlad Carton Customised orders are available on a 6-8 week cycle. For those new to customising a chicken carton, here's how it rolls. You can choose as many cartons as you would like, and we can deliver them within a ... READ MORE...
Kangaroo Island Pheasant, Sausage and Lentil Pot Roast by Simon Bryant
Tasting Australia's festival director Simon Bryant gathered a bunch of ingredients from some much-loved South Australian producers to create a hearty ‘Kangaroo Island Pheasant, Sausage and Lentil Pot Roast’ recipe. https://youtu.be/LttsmNbrz-0 You ... READ MORE...