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Country Style Sommerlad Heritage Chicken Pate

09/04/2017 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Drive just 12k north of Tenterfield NSW,  and you'll find Sunnyside Cutting. Cutting and station were once an important part of rural life, running from 1888 to 1973.  Sadly, all that remains of Sunnyside Cutting are picturesque glimpses of tracks, ... READ MORE...

Saltbush Lamb Shawarma

Kinmana Lamb Shawarma (Ottolenghi)

07/04/2017 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

This recipe is one of those failsafe, timeless, chuck it together jobs that leaves people thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. But without the hours in the kitchen. It’s from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's 'Jerusalem', and I have used ... READ MORE...

How to Butterfly a Sommerlad Heritage Chicken

03/03/2017 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Not as tricky as it sounds, to butterfly a whole chicken is simply to remove the backbone. It's very, very easy to do and the benefits are several: the chicken will cook more quickly, it's easier to carve, and more of that wonderful Sommerlad skin ... READ MORE...

Sweet Muscovy duck cooked with plums and star anise

20/02/2017 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

“Cooked slowly to give you thin, crispy skin and beautiful, melt-in-your-mouth meat” - Jamie Oliver   This adaptation of Jamie's original, which touted the use of just the legs, comes with the stamp of approval from hand Sourced's customer ... READ MORE...

Hainanese Chicken Rice - Sommerlad

Hainanese Sommerlad Chicken Rice

12/01/2017 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

What is Hainanese Chicken Rice?   Glad you asked. Put simply, a dish adapted from early Chinese immigrants from Hainan Island, off the southern coast of China, known indigenously as Wenchang chicken. The Hainanese use a particular fowl that is bony ... READ MORE...

pork belly in milk

Slow cooked Wuuluman Pork Belly with buttermilk and spices

25/11/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Pop the kettle on before you start this one. No, it's not for a cup of tea (wine would be far more appropriate, anyway). Our pasture raised, stall free pigs are only ever grown in small numbers, are fully free ranging animals, and breed, farrow ... READ MORE...

Sommerlad chicken roast recipe

Roasting tips: Simple Roast Sommerlad Chicken with Pan Gravy

21/11/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sommerlad Heritage bird - the only birds in Australia to be bred with a fully traceable heritage that spans generations, with the added goodness of being fully raised outdoors on pasture.  Your bird's parents ... READ MORE...

Rendered fat

How to render tallow, lard, schmaltz or ghee

29/06/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Buying direct from any our farmers is a fabulous way of knowing your produces provenance. It's ethical, sustainable, and of course, natural. And, you save money, reduce packaging and minimise waste. We'll always offer you a bag or two of bones, too. ... READ MORE...

Braised Sommerlad Chicken with Apricots, Currants and Tamarind

Braised Sommerlad chicken with apricots, currants & tamarind

21/06/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

With the unique combination of sweet and sour from quality meat and dried fruit, this take on an Ottolenghi dish (originally published using quail) is typical of the Sephardi tradition of cooking. It is pretty special and can be placed in the middle ... READ MORE...

Just how much meat will you get?

21/05/2016 by Shirley Harring 3 Comments

When I buy meat in bulk or have an animal slaughtered... How Much Eating Meat Will I Get? There's no exact answer to this question! See, each animal is built differently.  Animals, like people, come in varying shapes and sizes, even when ... READ MORE...

Beef Hanging Methods

Beef Hanging Methods: The Art of Tenderising Through Stretching and Achilles Hanging

30/03/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

The tenderness of  your meat can be attributed to the way the meat is hung rather than than the cut you choose. Natural factors, like age and breed, play a small part, the butcher does the rest. Let me tell you why. Just Hanging Out The process of ... READ MORE...

Sommerlad Heritage Style chicken in milk

Sommerlad Heritage Chicken in Milk

07/03/2016 by Shirley Harring Leave a Comment

Got Milk? Actually, yes - or go buttermilk and get a tartness to this that zings. An unusual sounding recipe for outstanding results. Jamie Oliver, King of cheffing naked, is well known for his stand on ethical produce and loyalty to farmers.  ... READ MORE...

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Food hubs aren’t all the same — some are in wa Food hubs aren’t all the same — some are in warehouses, some in shops, and some at markets. Some specialise in vegetables, nuts, or grains. We specialise in poultry and meat. But more importantly, we’re about connection: linking farmers, chefs, local businesses, and communities in ways that are fair, ethical, and sustainable.

Over 11 years, we’ve focused on keeping the supply chain short, supporting regenerative and biodynamic farms, and helping small family farms thrive. Our cool rooms store produce from farmers and local growers, ready for anyone who wants access to thoughtfully raised, nutrient-rich food — from domestic kitchens to bulk-buying clubs and food groups.

At Hand Sourced, we love making these connections, supporting ethical farming, and showing just how much care goes into every product. Whether it’s your first order or your hundredth, we appreciate everyone who trusts us to bring the best local produce to their table.
I opened my first Wuuluman Market pork box over th I opened my first Wuuluman Market pork box over the weekend and, honestly, I did a little happy dance. Every part of the box felt like it had been cared for — from the neat, pristine packaging to the way everything was beautifully arranged inside.

It’s a 10kg mixed box, full of a variety of cuts, all from regeneratively raised, fully pastured rare-breed pigs. 

I love knowing the thought that goes into every step — from the happy pigs being raised on a tiny, family-run farm to the hand-packed cartons arriving at my door. Ethical, thoughtful, and food with real context.

For home cooks who want to explore better pork, you’ll love this.
Sometimes I get asked what “ethical” really lo Sometimes I get asked what “ethical” really looks like when it comes to game birds.

For me, it looks like John and Christine Kersley, on Kangaroo Island.
It looks like birds raised outdoors on coastal bushland, free to roam, forage, socialise, and live exactly as nature intended — protected, but never confined.

Their wild pheasant and partridge live quietly and well, grown slowly, never rushed, never caged. And through a twist of timing and circumstance, they’ve found their way back to us.

If you’re curious, you can find more information on the Hand Sourced website.
Take a peek behind the scenes at Hand Sourced. Ev Take a peek behind the scenes at Hand Sourced.

Every carton you see here has been handled by human hands — from the farmers raising the animals with care, to the careful packing and packaging done on farm, right through to the stacking we manage right here in our cold storage. We employ no machines, take no shortcuts, just care attention and respect at every step.

Our freezer storage might look pristine, but it’s more than just neat shelves and tidy cartons. Every hand-packed box is a reflection of the work, ethics, and care that goes into every product — from the farm to this very moment, ready to head out to kitchens across Australia.

It’s a quiet reminder of what we value: food produced slowly, ethically, and with purpose.
Even the most respected cooks revise and refine. Even the most respected cooks revise and refine.

I loved coming across this handwritten note in #stephaniealexander ’s own copy of her book, updating guidance around not washing poultry. Thanks @growcookeat !

Our Kangaroo Island pheasant are now back in stock, raised with care and ready for kitchens around Australia.
If your body is craving a reset after Christmas an If your body is craving a reset after Christmas and New Year indulgences, this one’s for you.

We’re well stocked with chicken feet, frames and necks, ready to become a deeply nourishing, regenerative chicken broth. All from pasture-raised, chemical-free birds, grown slowly and with care.

Gentle on the gut, bleach-free and histamine-friendly, this is real broth made the old-fashioned way — soothing, grounding, and genuinely good for you.

Sometimes the simplest foods are the most powerful.
Just a handful of our award winnning #grasslandpou Just a handful of our award winnning #grasslandpoultry #sommerladheritagechicken left in stock, and only a handful of days to order them in time for your #christmastable. Remaining sizes on the website. Merry Christmas! 🤶
Just landed: Kangaroo Island game birds — partri Just landed: Kangaroo Island game birds — partridge.

These stunning little birds come from the dedicated team at Heritage Hill, raised with the same care and home-grown diet as our pheasants — Kangaroo Island grain, corn, comfrey, spinach and kale — and plenty of room to roam under tree canopies. The result? Beautiful quality and exceptional flavour.

Partridge has a delicate, slightly sweet taste with gentle gamey notes. It’s incredibly hard to find in Australia, and Heritage Hill produces only small amounts each season.

Available now in cartons of 6 or 8 birds.

Photo credit to @nikhill_smoketrap :)

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