Features Ingredients Butcher Meat Steak Cooking Highlight Guide To Connecticut Butchers (2024 Edition) Hannah Goodman May 01, 2024 Ahh, grilling season is finally upon us, and what better way to ring in the warm weather than to take a look at the best butcher shops and meat markets in your area? Whether you are searching for the basics, like beef, pork, or poultry or are in desperate need of more exotic meats, such as alligator, frog legs, or wild boar, Connecticut has a number of places that can fulfill all of your butcher and meat desires. From nose-to-tail shops to small, family-owned markets that offer delicious, quality meats, this list has it all…and then some. Goodbye winter coats and dreary soups, hello flip-flops and beautifully cut and marinated steaks!Palmer’s Market - Darien https://www.palmersdarien.com/Professional butchery has become all but a lost art, but through five generations, the Palmer family has maintained this rich trade at their family-owned market. Their roots in an industry that continually names Palmer's as the best in the business trace back to a home-based butcher shop run by great-great grandfather Rocco in the Bronx in the early 1900s. Sourcing the finest quality products has been a mantra that has endured over the past 102 years. The store carries dry-aged, prime, choice, and grass-fed beef, along with milk-fed veal, bison, venison and duck breast. Their professional butchers will custom cut any meat to order. Fresh rabbit, wild boar and other game are available by special request.Avon Prime Meats - Avon https://avonprimemeats.com/Avon Prime carries the highest quality meats, including beef, lamb, pork, and poultry. Whether you want a whole animal broken down or a custom cut, this is your place to purchase meat sourced from local CT and Northeast farms. Try their stuffed pork loin, stuffed chicken, specialty patties, and more! Baretta Provision - East Berlin https://www.barettaprovision.com/index.htmlThis family-run wholesaler has been selling its high quality meats, cheeses, produce, and Italian specialties since 1967. They produce their own sausage, Italian dried salami, and corned beef at their own store. This family has made it their mission to serve the best of the best to their fellow East Berlin families. Black Bull Meat Market - Bethelhttps://www.instagram.com/blackbull_meatmarket/Black Bull is a Brazilian butcher shop and grocery store, offering an array of small and large scale meats and groceries. With over 20 years of experience, they sell premium cuts of beef, pork, and chicken. Try their sausage links and chicken skewers, as they are the crowd favorites! Bogner Quality Meats - Vernonhttps://www.bognerqualitymeats.com/Bogner Quality Meats has been selling their premium products since 1942, so it’s gotta be good! Their burger blends and cuts of meat are tailored specifically to each customer's needs. Check out their website to see the extensive cuts of beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry they offer, as well as other exciting products. Butcher’s Best Market - Newtown https://butchersbestmarket.com/Butcher’s Best offers fresh and local meats that can be portioned out for you by their expert butchers or whole cuts that can be taken home and portioned out as needed. They also offer specialty products like store made sausage and bacon, cured and smoked meats, whole hogs, and more. The Country Butcher - Tolland https://countrybutcherct.com/The Country Butcher is a family-owned, old-fashioned butcher shop that sells Certified Angus Beef, hand-made sausages, cured meats, sides, and sauces. The owners combine their culinary background with the cutting of different types of meats, earning The Country Butcher many regional and national awards. Custom Meats - Fairfieldhttps://custommeatsbutcher.com/This whole-animal butchery offers locally-sourced, pastured meats through working with small, local farmers and ranchers. As a nose-to-tail butcher, they receive whole animals every week, break them down in the store, and sell all types of cuts, not just the popular ones you see everyday. D&D Market - Wethersfield https://www.danddmarket.com/D&D is an Italian grocery store and deli, offering the best meats and produce to its customers since 1932. They have a vast array of products, including but not limited to: steaks, roasts, pork and chicken cutlets, veal chops, and whole chickens – butchered to your liking. Darien Butcher Shop - Darienhttps://darienbutchershop.com/Owned by accomplished chef and Darien local, Peter Crawford, Darien Butcher Shop is a great place to check out for all your red meat and poultry needs. They offer all-natural, pasture-raised prime meats (chopped, carved, and ready to go) as well as gourmet sandwiches, soups, and other yummy things in between! Ferraro’s Market - North Haven https://ferraromarket.com/Ferraro’s Market is a family-owned and operated market with a large selection of fresh pork, poultry, and cuts of meat from local butchers. They also offer prepared foods, ready-to-grill meats, and lots of grocery items. Hall’s Market - West Hartford https://www.hallsmarket.net/Hall’s Market, open since 1935, is known as one of CT’s finest butcher shops. All of their meat is cut fresh every single day at their very own old-fashioned meat counter. A couple of their specialty meats include a variety of house-made sausages and hand-pressed gourmet burgers. Greenwich Prime Meats-Greenwichwww.Greenwich-Prime-MeatsGreenwich Prime Meats not only offers a great selection of meats, pork, veal, lamb, and chicken, but their refrigerators are stocked with tons of ready-to-eat prepared food options including: lasagna, shepherds pie, chicken pot pie, and twice baked potatoes. The team is ll about customer service. Litchfield Locker - Litchfield https://www.llprovisions.com/Litchfield Locker is a custom retail meat market and USDA-inspected meat processor, meaning they can process, package, and label your meat products for resale. They offer local pigs that have already been processed, as well as a large selection of poultry products, rabbit, lamb, wild boar, farm-raised venison and elk, and more. Meadow Meat Company - Middletown https://www.meadowmeat.com/Meadow Meat Company is a wholesale and retail butcher offering the freshest cuts around. While they sell the basics like beef, pork, chicken, and deli meats, they also offer exotic meats, including alligator, goat, frog legs, and rabbit. New Canaan Butcher Shop - New Canaan https://newcanaanbutchershop.com/Opening just last year, New Canaan Butcher Shop has already become a staple in town. The best sellers include prime and grass-fed meats, dry-aged meats, prepared foods, and house-made sandwiches. Need a few 6-foot long sandwiches for the big game? They offer that too! Newington Meat Center - Newingtonhttps://www.newingtonmeat.com/Everything is fresh and store-made at Newington Meat Center. They offer a variety of meats, including different cuts of steak and chops, all made-to-order. Some Newington favorites are their kabobs, store-smoked dogs, beef jerky, and kielbasa. Old Greenwich Butcher Shop - Old Greenwichhttps://oldgreenwichbutcher.com/Owned by the people that brought you Darien Butcher Shop, Old Greenwich Butcher Shop ensures the same quality as meats and butchery. They offer roasts, custom cuts, speciality sandwiches, and even gluten free sausages! Plymouth Meats - Terryville https://plymouthmeats.com/Plymouth Meats is a USDA-inspected facility that offers both harvesting and packaging of meat. They also have a retail store, offering farm fresh eggs, grass-fed and grain-finished meats, and spice blends. Provisions on State - New Haven https://www.provisionsonstate.com/From award winning chef Emily Mingrone, Provisions on State is New Haven’s only whole animal butcher shop, sourcing local meats, produce, charcuterie, and cheeses. You can trust that their meats are void of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids. Ridgefield Prime - Ridgefield https://www.ridgefieldprime.com/Ridgefield Prime is all about the quality, as they sell USDA prime rib, all natural grass-fed beef, 100% ground beef, dry-aged steak, and sustainably farmed fish. You can also purchase prepared meals, salads, pre-made burgers (beef or salmon), and so much more. Salem Prime Cuts- Salemwww.SalemPrimeCutsSalem Prime Cuts offers custom butchering, a dedicated smokehouse, and slaughtering. They also have a great market with meat packages, deli sandwiches, burgers and salads!Saugatuck Provisions - Westporthttps://order.toasttab.com/online/saugatuck-provisions-580-riverside-avenueSaugatuck Provisions gets their beef weekly from just 71 miles away, ensuring its quality and freshness. They also sell locally-sourced oysters and fish, as well as chicken and duck from the Hudson Valley. In-house rotisserie items that are available for purchase include chicken, roast beef, pomegranate glazed turkey breast, porchetta, and cauliflower. Stop by soon to see what other yummy, fresh items might be in store! Shoreline Prime Meats and Deli - Branford http://shorelineprime.com/Shoreline’s expert butchers want your culinary experience to be heightened, which is exactly what their selection of fine meats will do. They offer an extensive beef menu, including filet mignon, t-bone steak, ribeye, London broil, burgers, and more. While you’re there, check out their prepared meals, cheeses, salads, and grocery items. South Side Meat Market - Bristol https://www.southsidemeatmarket.com/Proudly serving Bristol for over five decades, South Side offers the freshest meats and produce around. They make their own beef sausages and hamburger patties fresh on site, not to mention they have an array of freezer goods and specials. They also cater, so make sure to check them out for your next big bash! Stone Gardens Farm Market - Shelton https://www.stonegardensfarmmarket.com/Discover CT's freshest hormone and antibiotic-free pasture raised beef, chicken, and pork at Stone Gardens family-operated Farm Market. Their skilled butchers process and package at the farm daily, ensuring shelves are stocked with the finest cuts. Custom orders, whole, half, and quarter cows, and a weekly chicken CSA are also available with advance notice.Tomahawk Meat Market - Danbury https://www.instagram.com/tomahawkmeatmarket/It’s all in the name! Tomahawk Meat Market provides high-quality cuts of meat, including their signature, tomahawk steak. Shop local and enjoy the quality and quantity of options this meat shop has to offer. Watertown Meat Center - Watertown http://www.watertownmeatcenter.org/this-weeks-ad.htmlWatertown Meat Center has a full selection of freshly cut meats in their 30 foot, full- service meat case, including porterhouse steaks, prime rib roasts, pork chops, and plenty more. They grind and make their own sausage, burgers, and chicken patties daily to ensure freshness and customer satisfaction.
