I can’t take full credit for this discovery. This butcher was discovered by a lovely friend of mine who then passed the details onto me. They’re not exactly local, at least a half hours drive away actually, but they are worth the drive.
Today I purchased an entire side of lamb. That’s 7.710kg of meat, which equates to $6.90 per kilo. It’s fresh, it looks delicious, and better quality than anything you can get at the supermarket. For $53.20 I received; a 2kg roasting leg, 3kg of forequarter chops, 8 cutlets, 1kg of loin chops, some backstrap and 2 shanks.
Allow me to break down the savings for you. A 2kg roast from the supermarket or a regular butcher will cost you approximately $30; 3kg of forequarter chops will usually cost approximately $45; 8 cutlets, $20; 1kg of loin chops, $18; shanks, $10; and backstrap usually sells for about $38 per kilo. All up, according to Hubby’s calculations, what we purchased today should have cost us about $140 from the supermarket or a regular butcher.
We paid $53.20. Now that’s what I call frugal spending!
Buying bulk packs of meat, and buying up big when meat is on special is the best way to save money. Split it up into suitable portions and freeze it. Wholesale butchers like mine are everywhere, and they are worth it if you can find a good one, but not all are of the same quality, so don’t buy out the store on your first trip. When you find a good one, one trip every month or two should suffice. Take your esky and make sure you have enough room in the freezer!
I look forward to sharing some delicious lamb recipes with you over the coming weeks.
If you live in or around Melbourne, CWB House of Quality Meat is definitely worth a visit!
CWB House of Quality Meat 27 Booloora Rd, Springvale.
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