Most butchers are kind and patient and will help you identify the kind of meats that are most suited for your intended dishes, so don’t be afraid to ask when you don’t know. Learning about the different cuts of meat ahead of time can help speed up your visits with the butcher, but it can also give you access to meats not on display because not every type of meat available is put on display at a butcher shop.
When buying chops or sausages, you can simply order by the number – e. g. , 3 sausages or 5 pork chops. When buying most other meat cuts, you’ll need to order by weight – e. g. , 12 oz. (340 g) of sirloin. The great thing about buying meat from a butcher is that you can choose how much meat you need to fit your needs. However, for first-timers, it can be difficult to know how much meat is enough. As a baseline, you can start off by estimating 4 oz. (113 g) per person. If you end up ordering too little or too much, you can tweak your subsequent orders.
Having a personal butcher that you can trust will have a positive impact on your future meat needs.
