The LOCKDOWN MEAT BOX is worth $200 with FREE DELIVERY for only $99. The LOCKDOWN MEAT BOX contains everything you and the household needs, filled with free range, grass fed, hormone and antibiotics free, hand reared lamb, beef and chicken – all grown locally here in Victoria.

What’s in the LOCKDOWN MEAT BOX
Skinless Chicken Thigh Fillets 2 x 500 gram packs (1kg)
Lamb Roast (1.5kg)
Free Range Eggs (12)
Porterhouse Steak (4 steaks) * if Porterhouse is unavailable will be replaced with Scotch Fillet Steaks (1 kilo)
Premium Beef Mince (1kg)
Traditional Sausages – a dozen (1 kilo)
Premium streaky (300 gram) and premium short Bacon (300 gram) (600g)

VALUED AT $200 FOR ONLY $99

ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY THIS FRIDAY!

From our farm and terrain to your table, happy cooking !

The Castle Family.
https://castleestate.com.au/
Address: 191 Purrumbete Estate Rd, Koallah, VIC 3260
Telephone: +61 3 5594 5222
Email: info@castleestate.com.au

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FOR DELIVERY 11th June or 12th June

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• Brain- boosting Omega 3 fatty acids
• Antioxidants that improve your immune system
• Contains every amino acid your body needs to make a complete protein building block
• 65% lower in fat than grain-fed beef
• Contains anti-cancer properties
• 4x higher in Vitamin I, E & K

• Tastes DELICIOUS!

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For the list of ingredients or to download the printable version of this recipe, please visit https://castleestate.com.au/recipe/

Recipe: Place lamb chops in a single layer on a baking tray, scatter over with thyme and garlic, season with salt and pepper then drizzle with olive oil and rub seasonings into both sides of the chops. Cover and refrigerate to marinate (3 hours-overnight).

Preheat a barbecue or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chops, cook to your liking, turning occasionally (4-5 minutes each side for medium-rare), set aside in a warm place to rest.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat, add spinach and cook until bright green (2 minutes), drain and cool under cold running water. Squeeze to remove excess water, place in a serving dish, season to taste, crumble over feta, drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil and serve with lemon wedges and your lamb chops.
If you have any great tips on how to prep your bone broth please share with us!

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Govt Victoria Press Release regarding this licence here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/paddock-plate-option-table-kangaroo-harvest

Also seen in the ABC news

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-28/kangaroo-harvest-expands-to-include-meat-for-human-consumption/13098870

• This is a credit to the Castle Estate Abattoir facilities and our business values. 
• We are advocates for reducing waste and maximising the available meat for consumption.
• This has a further positive environmental impact by reducing the need to import Kangaroo meat into Victoria from other states as we have never had the opportunity or licence to do so.
• All harvesters looking to supply kangaroos for human consumption, must be registered and certified under the Victorian Kangaroo Harvesting Program (ref Kangaroo Harvesting Victoria (https://djpr.vic.gov.au/game-hunting/kangaroo-harvesting ) and the relevant Primesafe Licensing.

As we know kangaroo’s roam wild in nature, eating grass which is their natural diet so they are completely untampered with by any human interaction. Truly organic, their meat is not exposed to hormones or antibiotics, they are not kept in cages or consume foods that is not native. This is probably why Kangaroo meat is so nutritious, lean and really great alternative source of protein with less than 2% fat.

Kangaroo is a healthier red meat option, as it is also high in protein, essential B vitamins, minerals such as zinc, iron and omega 3 fats and omega 6 fatty acids. Compared to beef, kangaroo contains double the amount of iron and triple that of chicken and pork.

We are excited to be featuring a whole range of Kangaroo Recipes to inspire you to jump on board with us expanding your red meat varieties with Kangaroo!

Get ready to order your Kangaroo meat from our online store. 

Any question or pre-order contact us.
Address: 191 Purrumbete Estate Rd, Koallah, VIC 3260
Telephone: +61 3 5594 5222
Fax: +61 3 8677 5469
Email: info@castleestate.com.au

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The feeding process

All animals start with a milk diet in the first 7-9 months of their lives. Grass-fed animals proceed to feed on grass and pasture throughout their lives. Grain-fed animals are placed in feedlots where they are confined to stalls.

They feed on such grains as wheat, corn, soy, barley, and sorghum. These animals receive growth hormones and antibiotics to maximize their growth.

What is best for animals is to roam free and eat as nature intended not be injected or forced into feedlots.

Effect on quality and taste

The different diets contribute to the quality and taste of the meat. Grass-fed animals give beef that has slightly yellow coloured fat. The pigment in grass results in this hue. Though the meat quality is not affected, its flavour is more complex.

Grain-fed animals have beef whose fat is brighter and whiter. The meat is more marbled resulting from the high amounts of fat and sugar in the grains. The flavour of this beef is buttery.

Nutritive value

What these animals eat directly correlates to the nutrients in their beef. The table below summarizes the composition of fatty acids in their beef.

The omega-3 and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) have health benefits. This makes the beef from grass-fed animals more nutritious. It contains a higher amount of Vitamin A and E compared to beef from grain-fed animals. It is also rich in antioxidants. The beef from grass-fed animals tends to be leaner with a different texture.

Additional benefits of grass-fed animals

• On the environment – grass and other types of pasture do not require fertilisers and pesticides to grow. When animals graze directly on the pasture, they add to the soil’s fertility. This in turn reduces carbon emissions.

The same does not apply for grains. They have to be cultivated using monoculture farming and at times deforestation happens. The soil under grass retains a lot more carbon and organic matter within the ground as opposed to the soil under cultivation.

• For farmers – it is cheaper to feed animals on grass and pasture. You do not have to worry about purchasing or budgeting for their feed. Grass-fed animals rarely fall sick and so do not require constant veterinary attention.
• For animals – are healthy throughout their lifecycle and their meat is flavourful. The meat quality is unique and the nutritional value is high.

Is grass-fed or grain-fed beef more sustainable?

When you observe best practice in grazing, you enable significant carbon sequestration. This increases the soil’s biomass. You end up with more carbon in the soil, better water infiltration, and more soil microbes.

Grazing helps maintain a healthy ecosystem. The animal manure helps maintain the soil’s fertility by returning nutrients in the soil. Since the grazing ground is not cultivated, the grass is deep-rooted. It holds the soil well thus preventing soil erosion. All these lead to the ecosystem’s regeneration making grass-fed beef more sustainable.

Key Takeaway

This article has clearly elaborated that what goes into an animal determines the quality of its meat. Grass-fed animals provide beef that enhances your health. They also help maintain a healthy ecosystem. The numerous benefits highlighted above show that grass-fed beef is the way to go. Choose grass-fed animals and help keep your planet intact.

If you are conscious about your health, try out Castle Estate Meat.

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