Cheap cut recipes

Chicken thighs are good value and tasty, just right for this healthy, versatile curry. It's also packed with veggies such as spinach, sweet potato and tomatoes.

For an easy, warming family casserole on a budget, this one-pot ticks all the boxes

Pork belly is a relatively cheap cut of meat, making this an affordable roast to feed a crowd

Made from pork shoulder and pigs liver, meatball-like faggots are a blast from the thrifty past - serve with mashed potatoes

Malty Chinese black vinegar makes a great base for a slow-cooked one-pot with ginger, chilli and a thrifty cut of meat

Impress guests with this beef brisket, slow-cooked in smoky chipotle paste and warming spices until tender, then served with a punchy chimichurri sauce

Still a relatively cheap cut, pork belly yields beautiful soft flesh and crisp crackling when slow-roasted.

Crispy Southern fried chicken is often served with blue cheese dressing and celery - the coleslaw turns this party favourite into a proper supper

A Thai-style beef recipe that's made in a pressure cooker - the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Follow our recipe to learn how to cook brisket in beer, resulting in a richer flavour and beautifully tender texture. Serve with mash, parsnips and mushrooms to soak up the gravy

Slow cooking is the perfect way to get tender melt-in-the-mouth pork ribs, simply throw everything in the slow cooker, then finish off in the oven or bbq

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake - the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

A thrifty, speedy supper for two – allow time for the Spanish sausage to add its paprika flavour to the creamy garlic and sherry sauce

This sticky braise is a great way to feed a table full of people, and you can make it ahead for extra ease too

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

Try beef cheek and lamb or ox kidney is this sumptuous pie with homemade pastry. Use a piece of bone marrow as a pie funnel - it's a talking point!

Kids will love these sticky chicken wings with a sweet chilli, garlic and soy sauce glaze. Served with a classic slaw, they are quick and cheap to make.

This cheap and simple chicken one-pot makes for a fuss-free dinner

The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality

Who says a duck supper has to be expensive? Make your meat go further with this flavour-packed salad

Use an air fryer to make these easy chicken wings, and add the seasoning or sauce of your choice. They're perfect for a buffet or just a movie night snack

These sticky chicken drumsticks with Korean marinade are moreish finger food. Try them with coleslaw and salads at a summer picnic — but take napkins!

Enjoy these spiced chicken drumsticks with turmeric and cashews. They're ideal as part of an Indian feast to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light