Borough Market- Life in the slow lane

 

Life in the slow lane   January is, for most people, a month to take things slowly – an imperative that applies to the kitchen as well as the social diary. On a cold, dark evening in the depths of winter there are few things more comforting and enriching than a slow cook: a feijoada or fabada, a pot roast or ragu. After the prime cuts of Christmas, now is the time to turn to those tough, hardworking, flavour-rich muscles that, with a little heat and a lot of time, can be persuaded into melting tenderness. With that in mind, Tomé Morrissy-Swan has been out in the Market seeking advice from Borough’s expert butchers on how to get the best out of slow cooking meat and poultry.   Read now The bitter end Thom Eagle on how, in the austere weeks of January and February, he finds himself lacing his salads, risottos and ragus with the bracing, bitter tang of radicchio. Read now Heaven’s scent Rosie Birkett on how the translucent, alluringly perfumed flesh of the highly seasonal lychee brings a blast of sunshine to the dark days of winter. Read now Slow braised beef shin & pancetta puddings Pure winter comfort food: a traditional suet pudding stuffed with a rich, meaty, slow-cooked filling. RECIPE BY HAYDEN GROVES   Beef heart tacos Corn tortillas filled with quick-cooked beef heart, sweet, smoky salsa, and the sour crunch of gently pickled onions. RECIPE BY ED SMITH   Mallow From the team behind Mildreds, mallow is a 100 per cent plant-based restaurant with a strong commitment to sustainability. The highly inventive menu is inspired by flavours from all over the world, drawn from the freshest seasonal produce. The restaurant’s aim is to minimise waste wherever possible, with ingredients sourced from small, sustainable businesses, including those at Borough Market.  The Colombian Coffee Company Founded by Eduardo Florez, The Colombian Coffee Company is a social enterprise dedicated to buying beans high-quality coffee beans directly from farmers at a fair price. Eduardo and his team are able to provide a reliable source of income for communities scarred by a decades-long civil war and the harsh nature of the global commodities markets. Traders Recipes Shop online Follow us Opening times   Monday Closed Tuesday 10am – 5pm Wednesday 10am – 5pm Thursday 10am – 5pm Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 4pm   FIND US TELEPHONE 8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL 020 7407 1002