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"Rembrandt Butchery — Linden
For all your braaiing needs, stock up on Rembrandt Butchery’s delicious boerewors, sosaties, kebabs and their legendary and moreish biltong! They have a great selection of fresh red meat to choose from and free-range chicken, too".
I went along to find out what makes this butchery one of the most successful independent butcheries in Johannesburg. Rembrandt has been in the capable hands of Ross Schutte for the past 40 years, a rare achievement in today's economic climate.
The owner, affectionately known as Oom Ross.
Even though I have dealt with him for many years, it was only on this visit that I discovered
what his surname was!
A large and imposing man, he has a heart of gold and was very humble in his responses
to my questions.
It was difficult to conduct an interview as the constant stream of customers
were his focus, and rightly so.
He was unaware that he had been named one of the top butcheries
until he had bee made aware of the article.
"I do not run my business to get awards, I run my business in a way that brings me rewards".
Breakfast is served. Every day all of the staff enjoy a cooked breakfast,
but don't look too closely for vegetables...as you probably won't find any.
But chicken, when served here is actually seen as a vegetable!
Some traditions die hard. Every year the butchery produces a calendar, and
despite 2020, Rembrandt is hopeful that 2021 will be better.
A kebab...or two? Chicken or beef?
Both are on offer.
Tools of the trade...
Let the day begin.
Currently, it seems that there are no longer training facilities for those wanting to become butchers.
It is better to try and get an internship at a butchery and learn the trade in a hands-on manner.
Given all the meat available, it seems that Oom Ross enjoys mince the most
as it is such a versatile cut and can be cooked in a multitude of different ways.
When asked what his favourite cut of meat was, his response was
"anything, as long as it is well prepared".
Rembrandt's famous wors
Would you believe that Rembrandt sells almost 3000kg of wors a month!
A view of the shop.
The walls are filled with interesting sports memorabilia.
The team...
Oom Ross believes that is is as a result of this team that his customers are so loyal.
The butchery has all the proper COVID-19 protocols in place.
Does anyone remember this?
These could be found in many stores
and if my memory serves me correctly,
they were used to raise money for polio victimes.
Freezers full of lekker goodies...
Some cuts in this freezer are not instantly recognizable.
Many of them are traditional Afrikaans cuts, like Pofadders.
More easily recognizable.
Rare, medium or well done?
With no hesitation, Ross's response was "Medium".
It is not all about meat.
You can also get delicious dried peaches that can be used to add flavour to your meat purchases.
Personally, when I buy a packet, the majority do not make it back to my car.
On Saturday, the mouth-watering smell of boerewors
and kebab rolls start from 08h00.
Contact details:
Currently, the shop hours are:
Monday-Friday: 07h00 - 16h00
Saturday: 06h00 - 13h00
Contact phone number: 011 888 4663.
There are many people within our suburb who are struggling
financially due to the current lockdown.
Do you have someone in mind that you would like to help?
Ask Oom Ross about the packages that he can put together.
You pay and designate a recipient that you wish it to be delivered to.
Support local, support Linden.
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