St. Louis area butcher/meat market

MaximumJEFF · 01-30-2013, 09:25 PM

I haven't been impressed with any briskets I've seen at local butcher shops. Sam's in Kirkwood isn't carrying packers anymore. I tried RD today and was happy with the pricing but, the individual briskets were a bit on the thin side. I only found two with thick flats.
So, my question is, where do you buy your meat in/around St. Louis? Any place selling Prime or Wagyu?

Thanks in advance

flyingbassman5 · 01-30-2013, 09:35 PM

Have you tried Holland's Meat Market and Cafe'?

They are located over off of New Sugar creek and hwy 30. I've been a few times and liked the quality a lot. I tend to do Dierberghs a lot though still because we are friends of the family owners. Always been satisfied with them.

As far as briskets go, I don't do enough of them to give you a good answer on where to find the best.

Bob13 · 01-30-2013, 09:43 PM

Check out Mateker's Meat & Catering and Kenrick's Meat Market. Two great, local outfits. Both are in the south county area, and both usually have an excellent selection. Can't tell you whether or not they're selling Wagyu, though.

MaximumJEFF · 01-30-2013, 09:51 PM

I've been to all three. I live about a mile from Hollands. I stop in there for lunch every now and then. But, I haven't had good luck with them beyond that.
Kenrick's and Mateker's are good. But, Sam's has them beat for ribs, butts and chicken. Hell, Shop n Save has them all beat for ribs.

Bob13 · 01-30-2013, 09:55 PM

Wow... Shop n Save ribs?

Scary. I know that LeGrand's (south city, 30 seconds away from Ted Drewes) brisket is very good, when they have it. Might be another option for you.

MaximumJEFF · 01-30-2013, 10:06 PM

Dude, Shop N Save ribs are great. Schnucks too. I haven't been to LeGrands for a while. It's right by my gal's place. I'll give em a call.

dmprantz · 01-30-2013, 10:07 PM

Finding briskets in STL always seemed to be a chore to me. From what I remember, Sam's Club in Des Peres had them sometimes - basically if some one specifically asked for one they would order a case, and may or may not get shorted. I think I remember Sam's Club in the Valley carrying them more regularly. Call and ask. The good news is that they are a lot easier to get in about a month from now, right before St. Pat's. I used to stock up on packers then. Good luck!

dmp

Bob13 · 01-30-2013, 10:08 PM

Must be the Shop n Save's near me... I've only seen extra lean ribs at SnS. Schnucks has a decent selection, as does Dierbergs, but they are usually over-priced there.

MaximumJEFF · 01-30-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmprantz

Finding briskets in STL always seemed to be a chore to me. From what I remember, Sam's Club in Des Peres had them sometimes - basically if some one specifically asked for one they would order a case, and may or may not get shorted. I think I remember Sam's Club in the Valley carrying them more regularly. Call and ask. The good news is that they are a lot easier to get in about a month from now, right before St. Pat's. I used to stock up on packers then. Good luck!

dmp

I'll give em a call. Maybe I can make friends with one of their butchers.

MaximumJEFF · 01-30-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob13

Must be the Shop n Save's near me... I've only seen extra lean ribs at SnS. Schnucks has a decent selection, as does Dierbergs, but they are usually over-priced there.

Speaking of over priced, I went up to Straubs the other day. Holy Moly. They have "Kobe" priced at $30/lbs.

dmprantz · 01-30-2013, 10:48 PM

I used to work across the street from Straubs. Good for some hard to find stuff, but those "Kobe" prices scared me away too. I used to love Schnuck's for all my pork purchases. Great IPC stuff that would go on sale about once a month. It was closer to me than Sam's, and I would just buy that. Loved it.

dmp

BIGBrandon2785 · 01-30-2013, 11:49 PM

I hear Kendrick's is good,but I use John's Butcher Shoppe in the Overland area.

Pappy · 01-31-2013, 06:17 AM

O'Fallon, IL Sams had whole packers.

jgarcia · 01-31-2013, 09:18 AM

Where can I get Tri-Tip? I have been meaning to try it but have not really seen any other than at Trader Joes.

kgressler · 01-31-2013, 10:15 AM

I was just at the O'Fallon IL Sams last weekend and they had choice whole packers for 2.49lb. Angus was I believe 4.99lb

01-30-2013, 09:25 PM	#1
MaximumJEFF Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-21-12 Location: Fenton, MO	St. Louis area butcher/meat market I haven't been impressed with any briskets I've seen at local butcher shops. Sam's in Kirkwood isn't carrying packers anymore. I tried RD today and was happy with the pricing but, the individual briskets were a bit on the thin side. I only found two with thick flats. So, my question is, where do you buy your meat in/around St. Louis? Any place selling Prime or Wagyu? Thanks in advance __________________ Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS

01-30-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO	Have you tried Holland's Meat Market and Cafe'? They are located over off of New Sugar creek and hwy 30. I've been a few times and liked the quality a lot. I tend to do Dierberghs a lot though still because we are friends of the family owners. Always been satisfied with them. As far as briskets go, I don't do enough of them to give you a good answer on where to find the best. __________________ 18" OTS, 22" OTG, SJ Silver, Cimarron Offset, Coleman Bullet, PBC, UDS, QMaster ATC

01-30-2013, 09:43 PM	#3
Bob13 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals	Check out Mateker's Meat & Catering and Kenrick's Meat Market. Two great, local outfits. Both are in the south county area, and both usually have an excellent selection. Can't tell you whether or not they're selling Wagyu, though. __________________ 22.5 WSM (AU/BBK mutt), Red SS Performer (N-'91), Red 18.5 OTG (L-'89), SJS (ER-'96), WGA (A-'79) Last edited by Bob13; 01-30-2013 at 09:44 PM.. Reason: edit

01-30-2013, 09:51 PM	#4
MaximumJEFF Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-21-12 Location: Fenton, MO	I've been to all three. I live about a mile from Hollands. I stop in there for lunch every now and then. But, I haven't had good luck with them beyond that. Kenrick's and Mateker's are good. But, Sam's has them beat for ribs, butts and chicken. Hell, Shop n Save has them all beat for ribs. __________________ Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS

01-30-2013, 09:55 PM	#5
Bob13 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals	Wow... Shop n Save ribs? Scary. I know that LeGrand's (south city, 30 seconds away from Ted Drewes) brisket is very good, when they have it. Might be another option for you. __________________ 22.5 WSM (AU/BBK mutt), Red SS Performer (N-'91), Red 18.5 OTG (L-'89), SJS (ER-'96), WGA (A-'79)

01-30-2013, 10:06 PM	#6
MaximumJEFF Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-21-12 Location: Fenton, MO	Dude, Shop N Save ribs are great. Schnucks too. I haven't been to LeGrands for a while. It's right by my gal's place. I'll give em a call. __________________ Shut Your Mouth BBQ COS and a UDS

01-30-2013, 10:07 PM	#7
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville	Finding briskets in STL always seemed to be a chore to me. From what I remember, Sam's Club in Des Peres had them sometimes - basically if some one specifically asked for one they would order a case, and may or may not get shorted. I think I remember Sam's Club in the Valley carrying them more regularly. Call and ask. The good news is that they are a lot easier to get in about a month from now, right before St. Pat's. I used to stock up on packers then. Good luck! dmp __________________

01-30-2013, 10:08 PM	#8
Bob13 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals	Must be the Shop n Save's near me... I've only seen extra lean ribs at SnS. Schnucks has a decent selection, as does Dierbergs, but they are usually over-priced there. __________________ 22.5 WSM (AU/BBK mutt), Red SS Performer (N-'91), Red 18.5 OTG (L-'89), SJS (ER-'96), WGA (A-'79)

01-30-2013, 10:48 PM	#11
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville	I used to work across the street from Straubs. Good for some hard to find stuff, but those "Kobe" prices scared me away too. I used to love Schnuck's for all my pork purchases. Great IPC stuff that would go on sale about once a month. It was closer to me than Sam's, and I would just buy that. Loved it. dmp __________________

01-30-2013, 11:49 PM	#12
BIGBrandon2785 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: St.Louis	I hear Kendrick's is good,but I use John's Butcher Shoppe in the Overland area.

01-31-2013, 06:17 AM	#13
Pappy is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS")	O'Fallon, IL Sams had whole packers. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732

01-31-2013, 09:18 AM	#14
jgarcia On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-11-12 Location: St Louis, MO	Where can I get Tri-Tip? I have been meaning to try it but have not really seen any other than at Trader Joes. __________________ 22.5 Weber, NB Bandera, PBC, Mini WSM, SS Performer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, pizzaque

01-31-2013, 10:15 AM	#15
kgressler Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-06-12 Location: Maryville IL	I was just at the O'Fallon IL Sams last weekend and they had choice whole packers for 2.49lb. Angus was I believe 4.99lb