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Around the Store

Full–Service Butcher Shop

WELCOME TO OUR BUTCHER SHOP

Our meat department has everything you need to master mealtime, whether it’s getting a quick healthy dinner on the table or throwing down for an outdoor grilling party. We bring in the highest quality and best tasting meat we can find and you’ll meet only experienced, friendly, helpful folks behind our counters.

REAL BUTCHERS

When it comes to handling meat, our butchers are the real deal. Our managers average more than 20 years of experience, so they have expert knowledge of every item behind that counter. Even the new butchers get a nose‑to‑tail education in butchery, a practice that’s rare to find in other grocery stores.

FULL SERVICE SHOP

From slicing to grinding, it’s all happening less than 50 feet from where you grab the meat and put in your basket. Not only is each one of our stores operating a full‑service butcher shop, but they are also crafting restaurant-quality ready‑to‑cook meal options, including burger patties, kabobs, meatloaves, and more, all with fresh in‑season ingredients.

Chicken Breast Parmesan

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
  2. Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer chicken to the oven and cook 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F.
  4. Optional: During last 5 minutes in oven top with Metropolitan Market Marinara and Hand Stretched Mozzarella cheese, cooking until cheese is browned and bubbly.
  5. Serve with your choice of Metropolitan Market Pastas

Flank Steak with Kalbi Marinade

  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat (Optional Preheat Oven Broil)
  2. Grill/Broil flank steak 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness is achieved.
  3. Transfer flank steak to the oven and cook 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F.
    • a. Rare: 125 degrees
    • b. Medium Rare: 135 degrees s
    • c. Medium: 145 degrees
    • d. Medium Well: 150 degrees
    • e. Well Done: 160 degrees
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice thinly across grain and serve

Pork Wiener Schnitzel

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
  2. Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer to oven for 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Chicken Souvlaki Skewer

  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat (Optional Preheat Oven Broil)
  2. Grill/Broil turning every 3-4 minutes until done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. Remove from heat and serve.