Aurum Poultry Co. x City Larder: An Artful Fusion of Poultry and Charcuterie
Aurum Poultry Co. has joined forces with Melbourne’s charcuterie artisans, City Larder, to release a refined selection of poultry-based delicacies, each crafted with an eye for quality and depth. This new range—a rich cockerel liver pâté, a terrine blending cockerel with duck and chives, and a robust, double-cooked cockerel stock—celebrates Aurum’s standout ingredient: the Fook Wong Cockerel, a young rooster raised in small batches on Victorian farms.
The Fook Wong Cockerel is at the heart of this collaboration. Unlike standard poultry, this bird is raised over a leisurely 100 days to develop a unique flavour and firmer texture. The result is a distinctive, layered taste—rich, earthy, and elegantly robust. Aurum’s focus on slow-growing practices shines here, allowing the bird’s natural qualities to come forward, setting the stage for each of the three new products.
The Three New Releases:
Each product offers an elevated experience for the home chef, merging Aurum’s thoughtful sourcing with City Larder’s expert touch in charcuterie.
- Cockerel Liver Pâté
- In a creamy spread enhanced with ginger and garlic, this pâté (available in a 100g jar at $10.90 or a 1.4kg wholesale log) achieves a delicate balance, tempering the intensity of the liver with subtle aromatics. It’s ideal on sourdough or used to add an umami punch to a bánh mì. Every bite is a testament to the simplicity of well-chosen ingredients, achieving a pâté that feels both indulgent and refined.
- Cockerel, Duck, and Chive Terrine
- The terrine melds the rich flavours of the cockerel with Moorabool Valley corn-fed duck and chives for a beautifully textured treat. Priced at $12.90 for a 150g sliced portion, or as a 1.4kg log, it’s designed to make a statement on charcuterie boards or as a standalone entrée. Lightly seasoned to let the meat’s natural profile shine, the terrine is enhanced by a drizzle of chilli oil for a subtle, spicy lift. It’s an effortlessly sophisticated addition to any spread.
- Cockerel Double Stock
- Crafted with patience, this stock is slow-cooked over nine hours without additives or preservatives, bringing a depth rarely found in commercially available broths. The cockerel double stock (500mL at $8.90, 1L at $15.90) serves as a rich foundation for soups, congee, or hot pot, delivering a layered, long-simmered flavour that’s hearty yet balanced. Each sip speaks of time and careful attention to ingredients.
This collaboration exemplifies both Aurum’s commitment to quality and City Larder’s deftness with charcuterie, creating products that are unpretentious yet undeniably refined. “When the produce is this good, it’s all about letting the natural flavours speak for themselves,” remarks Robbie Bell, Head Charcutier of City Larder. And indeed, each of these three releases does just that: allowing the richness of carefully sourced, thoughtfully prepared ingredients to shine without embellishment.
With this new line, Aurum Poultry Co. and City Larder offer a fresh take on Australian poultry, proving that the most compelling flavours often come from simplicity and intention. This collection invites you to explore the elegance of poultry beyond the everyday.
Aurum Poultry Co. has joined forces with Melbourne’s charcuterie artisans, City Larder, to release a refined selection of poultry-based delicacies, each crafted with an eye for quality and depth. This new range—a rich cockerel liver pâté, a terrine blending cockerel with duck and chives, and a robust, double-cooked cockerel stock—celebrates Aurum’s standout ingredient: the Fook Wong Cockerel, a young rooster raised in small batches on Victorian farms.
