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At The Cornish Food Box Company, we know that many of our customers think carefully about where their food comes from. For some, this includes concerns about religious slaughter, while for others it’s about animal welfare, stress reduction, and ethical farming practices. We want to be open and transparent about how the meat in our boxes is raised and processed, so you can make informed choices with confidence.

Animal Welfare Comes First
We work closely with trusted local Cornish farmers who share our commitment to high welfare standards. These farms prioritise good husbandry, outdoor access where appropriate, and calm, respectful handling of animals throughout their lives. But welfare doesn’t stop at the farm gate — how animals are transported and slaughtered matters too.

Poultry: Low-Stress, On-Farm Processing
Our poultry is killed on the farm where it is raised. This is an important welfare choice.

Transporting birds over long distances to an abattoir can be stressful for poultry. By carrying out slaughter on farm, we eliminate that journey altogether, allowing birds to remain in familiar surroundings right up to the end.

The birds are humanely killed by electrical stunning (electrocution), which renders them unconscious immediately, followed by removal of the head. This process is designed to minimise fear, distress, and suffering.

Beef, Pork, and Lamb: Fully Stunned Before Slaughter
Our beef, pork, and lamb come from local farms that use nearby, small-scale abattoirs. Keeping journeys short helps reduce stress for the animals.

At these abattoirs, cows, pigs, and sheep are fully stunned prior to slaughter. Stunning ensures the animal is unconscious and unable to feel pain before the final stage of the process takes place. This is a key element of UK animal welfare regulations and something we actively support.

Not Halal or Kosher Slaughter
We understand that religious slaughter is an important consideration for some customers, whether they are seeking it or wishing to avoid it.

The abattoirs used by our local farms are not registered for halal or kosher slaughter, and the meat we supply is not produced using halal or kosher methods. All animals are stunned before slaughter, which differs from traditional halal and kosher practices.

Transparency You Can Trust
We believe ethical food choices start with honest information. Whether your concerns are about animal welfare, religious slaughter, or simply wanting reassurance about how your food is produced, we hope this explanation gives you clarity and peace of mind.

If you ever have questions about our sourcing, farming partners, or welfare standards, we’re always happy to talk. Ethical food is a journey, and we’re proud to walk it alongside our customers.

You can get the taste of Cornwall for yourself by getting a fresh food delivery to your door. By getting your fresh food delivered from Cornish Food Box Company, you're getting it straight from the source, guaranteeing freshness and quality as well as supporting local fishermen, farmers, and a whole community of food producers and contributing to the livelihoods of our rural communities.

With our online ordering and nationwide delivery options, getting your food delivered is convenient and hassle-free, allowing you to enjoy the best of food produced in Cornwall whilst supporting a more sustainable food system that's good for farmers, animal welfare, your health and the environment.

Rich & Nourishing Organic Beef Bone Broth Recipe

Discover the secret to creating a nutrient-packed, flavorful beef bone broth using organic bones from Tresemple Farm, near Truro.

This slow-cooked recipe is perfect for soups, stews, and a wholesome boost to your favourite meals.

 
Why Bone Broth is SO Good for You!

Beef bone broth isn’t just comforting — it’s packed with nutrients. Slow-simmered bones release collagen, gelatin, and amino acids, supporting gut health, joints, skin, and immunity. Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus are also extracted, giving you a rich, nutrient-dense stock in every spoonful. Using organic beef bones from Tresemple Farm ensures your broth is made from high-quality, sustainably raised, organic meat.

Ingredients:

• 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) organic beef bones (marrow or joint bones are ideal)
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals)
• Optional: fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)

4–5 litres cold water
 
Instructions:

1. Roast the Bones (Optional but highly recommended)
2. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
   Spread bones on a roasting tray and roast for 30–40 minutes until browned. This deepens the flavour of your broth.
3. Combine ingredients in a stockpot or slow cooker. Add the roasted bones, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and apple cider vinegar.
   Pour in cold water until bones are fully submerged.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
   Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
   Simmer for 12–24 hours (longer for richer, more gelatinous broth).
   If using a slow cooker, set to low for 12–24 hours.
5. Remove bones and vegetables using a slotted spoon.
   Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container.

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
The fat will rise to the top as it cools — you can skim it off or leave it for extra richness.
 
Serving Suggestions:
Sip warm on its own as a nourishing drink.
Use as a base for soups, stews, risottos, or gravies.
Add fresh herbs, noodles, or vegetables for a hearty, wholesome meal.

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