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PLANNING
GUIDE

KNOW YOUR MEAT / CONSUME  BETTER

The variety that a whole animal butcher offers is vast, and can be tough to get your hands around. This guide is a simple way to explore what we can do, and help you navigate to the right answer for you.

This guide is still here to help sort out all your meat plans. 

You can filter by the type of animal, the type of cook, and even the best occasion for any cut of meat. 

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Skirt Steak

Skirt Steak

Beef

Known for its robust flavor profile. Marinate and grill hot for fajitas or use for stir-fry.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Best Known For: Fajitas

Plate / Flank
Sirloin Bavette Steak

Sirloin Bavette Steak

Beef

AKA: Flap Meat

A boneless cut with a hearty texture that's a good source for fajita meat. Marinate and grill or broil.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Best Known For: Marinated for Fajitas or Steak Tips

Sirloin
Country-Style Ribs

Country-Style Ribs

Beef

Meaty, boneless ribs that work best in a slow-cooker or slow-cooked and finished on the grill.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Barbecue

Chuck
Blade Bottom Roast

Blade Bottom Roast

Pig

Roast from the lower half of the shoulder section.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Feeding a crowd

Shoulder
Chuck Eye Steak

Chuck Eye Steak

Beef

A low-cost alternative to the ribeye steak. A tender and savory cut great for grilling.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Wednesday

Chuck
Brisket Point

Brisket Point

Beef

The less lean half of the whole brisket that's juicy with full flavor, can be sliced, but better suited for shredding.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Brisket
Short Ribs, Bone-In

Short Ribs, Bone-In

Beef

Good beef flavor. Good braised or on the grill

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Plate / Flank
Jowl

Jowl

Pig

From the lower part of the jaw.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

The leftovers are better

Head
Short Ribs, Bone-In

Short Ribs, Bone-In

Beef

Good beef flavor. Good braised or on the grill with your favorite rub.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Chuck
Flank Steak

Flank Steak

Beef

Lean and boneless with lots of intense beef flavor. Best when marinated and grilled or sliced thin and stir-fried.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Best Known For: Fajitas

Plate / Flank
Blade Steak

Blade Steak

Pig

Steak from the shoulder of the animal.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Wednesday

Shoulder
Picnic Roast

Picnic Roast

Pig

Front leg of the animal.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Picnic
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