Northern Ireland Young Butcher Of The Year Sept 2009
Four finalists in each category – Under 22 and Over 22. The finals were held on Sunday 6th September in the Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick. Over 200 butchers came along to watch the competition that was very fierce with excellent skills displayed by all.
Congratualtions to the winners and all the finalists -
Frazer Orr from Angus Farm Shop, Greyabbey. Came through to win the Young Butcher title and the overall winner of Meat Skills Northern Ireland was Declan Robinson from O`Kane Meats in Claudy.
Clinton Anthony, Mr Eatwells, Omagh.
Gregory McGlinchey, Gregory Meats, Ballykelly.
Aidan Tierney, Swifts Supervalu, Lisnaskea.
Aaron Rutledge, Mr Eatwells, Omagh.
Michael Corbett, McAufield Butchers, Belfast.
Rudi Skester, Stewarts Family Butchers, Enniskillen.
The Over 22 Final entrants were allocated 2½ hours starting at 2.30pm to work with:-
Compulsory:-
- One Leg of Pork (chump and foot on)
- Two Chickens (minimum weight 2 kilos.)
- Thick Flank of Beef (approx weight 8 kilos)
The Under 22 Final the entrants were allocated 2½ hours starting at 11.00am to work with:-
Compulsory:-
- One Shoulder of Pork (cut between fourth and fifth rib)
- Two Chickens (minimum weight 2 kilos.)
- One Pair Loins of Lamb (cut between 5th and 6th, chump off.)
