Warialda Belted Galloways Asado by Takeshi Kondo 2015
Channel: Jane Wong
Date: 2016-02-24

Ethical farmers Allen and Lizette Snaith of Warialda Belted Galloways with local produce champion, chef Matt Wilkinson annually host an asado, a South American style barbecue at the farm in Clonbinane, one hour from Melbourne, Australia.

A side of their grass raised Belted Galloway beef is slowly cooked overnight above a pit of smoking coals. Warialda's beef charcuterie is served as well as sides using produce from other local small scale farms raising heritage produce. Victorian wine and beer is served as well as Argentine milhojas with layers of dulce de leche custard. Live music rounds out the enjoyment as children and adults mingle and enjoy farm life.

Allen and Lizette practice Slow Food principles by raising and managing a stud and genetics for Belted Galloway cows, a rare breed, not used in industrial farming. In doing this they are protecting the Scottish breed from falling into extinction. 

It takes four years for the meat to get from paddock to plate, yielding a complex and deep beefy flavour that is guaranteed food secure, hand raised and free of antibiotics or added hormones. Their delicious produce has been rewarded by multiple Australian awards, including the 'Oscar' of food awards, the coveted Delicious Magazine 'From the Paddock' award.

This public event is one of the ways that the trio encourage guests to embrace Slow Food's nose to tail dining. Honoring the life of the animal with a no waste approach, and demonstrating that a great meal can be had from all parts, not just the prime cuts, such as steak which are only a small percentage of the meat on the carcass.

Warialda beef is available in Victorian restaurants and farmers' markets as well as premium butchers and Matt Wilkinson's retail store 'Hams & Bacons', specialising in farmer direct local produce.

For more details, please visit www.wbgbeef.com.au

CREDITS:
This video was created by Takeshi Kondo of Man of the Tree video production. manofthetree.com

I create online content for Warialda Belted Galloways, assisting also with publicity and promotions