REAL BUTCHER SHOP

[Hub]

Apologies up front that this post is only for LTBBQ friends in the Charlotte, Hickory, Gastonia environs of North Carolina but I know there are quite a bunch of us hanging out here.  Also no intent to sound like a commercial but I've stumbled upon a real meat market with a butcher and very competitive prices in Denver, North Carolina (just west of Lake Norman).  Triangle Food Market, 1298 N. Hwy 16.

If you are looking for a much better selection of meat and more "versatility" than a supermarket you need to check it out.  I bought spare ribs (in cryovac but no saline solution) and chicken thighs for upcoming contest.  They have a good selection of steaks, chops, packer briskets, tri-tips and other goodies, too.  Wish I had a freezer and/or more refrigerator space.

Hub

[TentHunteR]

Finding a REAL butcher in your local area is worth a gold mine!

[teesquare]

That is good to know Hub!

In Asheville we have The Chop Shop - which is an "locally raised, all natural" meat butcher ( http://www.chopshopbutchery.com ). Not the cheap choice...but fantastic quality. They make some incredible bacon, sausages, smoked poultry, etc....Really a great place.

In Hendersonville we have M & M Meat Market. A good old fashioned butcher shop. Really - better prices than the supermarkets for same/similar quality.

[spuds]

WTG!

[Big Dawg]

Thanks, Hub.  I'll take a ride up there and check it out.





BD

[happyappy]

Thanks Hub...I'll definitely check it out one weekend while I'm staying at the lake.

I've also heard good things about Mays Meat Market in Taylorsville.  A buddy loaded up on steak, ribs and butts there saying their prices were incredible.

It's nice to have options other than the national chains!

[Hub]

Just finished trimming the chicken thighs I bought and I'm not very happy with them.  They are too small and there isn't enough skin.  Next time I'm going to call before I go and have them cut differently.  Ribs are looking good, though.  For my next backyard cook I really want to do a tri-tip.

Hub

[ACW3]

Mays Meat Market is where I first found a butcher that knew what a tri-tip was.  I bought several from him that day.  I will be heading on a relatively short road trip to Denver to check out their meat and prices.  Thanks Hub for brining this to our attention.

Art