Where can I buy cheap meat?

Silver Member Joined: Apr 19 2009 Posts: 586

My local stores are so expensive for meat, chicken, etc. Is there any store that will deliver (frozen, via UPS) that is affordably (relatively speaking) priced? (and easy to work with, I.e. can be done online)

Gold Member Joined: Dec 25 2008 Posts: 2041

if I lived in the states, I would order from costco.com!

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Platinum Member Joined: Apr 12 2010 Posts: 5799

Where are you located?
There are some Jewish stores which are cheaper than others.
I don't know if Costco has that much of a range of kosher meat if any...
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Gold Member Joined: Dec 25 2008 Posts: 2041

I don't mean your local costco. costco.com

http://www.costco.com/Browse/P.....v=&s=1

Platinum Member Joined: Apr 12 2010 Posts: 5799

Posted: Tue, May 22 2012, 2:04 pm Post subject: re: Where can I buy cheap meat?

I don't live in the US so can't give you tangible where to buy tips, but
you may want to consider the following:

- buy the whole chicken. It's so much more economical than buying
individual potions. Similarly, buy the whole breast, slice and flatten
into schnitzels.

- buy cheaper cuts. If you're braising meat for a long time in liquid
cheaper, tough cuts can come out more flavourful and tender.
If you're concerned about lean-ness, you can cook the meat first,
drain the gravy/jus and refrigerate. Skim off all fat that congeals
on the top and return the gravy/jus to the meat and reheat.