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Top Meat & Poultry Picks
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items Finding top-tier, butcher-grade meats that ship straight to your door — regardless of whether you live in California, Texas, Hawaii, or Alaska — can transform home cooking. This curated guide highlights 30 premium meat and poultry items available for...
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Premium Beef & Steak Cuts (Grass-Fed, American Wagyu & Prime)
Specialty Poultry, Game Birds & Heritage Fowl
Heritage Pork, Bacon & Artisanal Charcuterie
Slow-Roast Pork Cuts, Ribs & Regional BBQ Favorites
Farm-Fresh Specialty Eggs & Heritage Poultry Eggs
Premium Beef & Steak Cuts (Grass-Fed, American Wagyu & Prime)
These ten beef selections represent the pinnacle of steakhouse quality
American Wagyu combines rich Japanese marbling with robust American beef flavor. Salt generously, pan-sear in cast iron, and serve medium-rare for a buttery texture.
Snake River Farms – American Wagyu Gold Grade Ribeye
Hand-cut in Kentucky from pasture-raised cattle. The 42-day dry-aging process imparts deep, nutty umami notes. Perfect for charcoal grilling or reverse-searing.
Porter Road – 42-Day Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye
Lean yet remarkably tender. Because it’s 100% grass-finished, it offers a clean, beefy taste without excess fat, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious steak lovers.
ButcherBox – 100% Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished Filet Mignon
Aged for at least 21 days for enhanced tenderness. Double-trimmed by master butchers, this classic cut delivers reliable quality for backyard barbecues and casual weeknight dinners.
Omaha Steaks – Butcher’s Cut New York Strip
Sourced straight from Japan, this cut features extraordinary BMS 8-12 marbling. Cut into thin strips and sear briefly on a hot stainless steel pan without added oil — it practically melts on the tongue.
Crowd Cow – Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak
A massive, thick-cut dry-aged steak loved by top chefs. Ships nationwide via Goldbelly with pristine temperature control.
Flannery Beef – Jorge Cut Dry-Aged Ribeye (California)
A show-stopping 32 oz long-bone ribeye flash-frozen at peak freshness. Ideal for special occasions, reverse-searing on a smoker, or open-flame grilling.
Wild Fork Foods – USDA Prime Tomahawk Ribeye
The ultimate holiday centerpiece. Exceptionally mild and tender, it cuts like butter when roasted with garlic butter and fresh rosemary.
Kansas City Steak Company – Classic Cut Tenderloin Roast
Sourced from small family farms practicing sustainable agriculture. Lean, flavorful, and free of added hormones or antibiotics.
Fossil Farms – Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin Steaks
Ground from whole-muscle cuts of Black Angus beef. The 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio produces exceptionally juicy burgers and flavorful meatballs.
Rastelli’s – Antibiotic-Free USDA Prime Black Angus Ground Beef
Specialty Poultry, Game Birds & Heritage Fowl
This section features humanely raised heritage poultry, duck, and specialty game birds available for frozen overnight shipping nationwide.
A proprietary hybrid breed raised cage-free in open barns. It offers deep red, steak-like meat with a mild, sweet flavor. Score the fat and pan-sear for restaurant-quality results.
D’Artagnan – Rohan™ Duck Breast
Raised on an organic, non-GMO diet with full outdoor access. Air-chilled processing preserves natural flavor and guarantees crispy skin when spatchcocked and roasted.
D’Artagnan – Organic Free-Range Whole Chicken
Authentic Louisiana specialty. A fully deboned whole chicken stuffed with Cajun crawfish dressing, ready to bake straight from frozen.
Hebert’s Specialty Meats – Crawfish Stuffed Whole Chicken
Delicate, tender single-serving birds. Perfect for individual dinner party plating when seasoned with lemon, thyme, and roasted high and fast.
Fossil Farms – Farm-Raised Poussin (Young Chicken)
Hickory-smoked to perfection, these colossal turkey legs are reminiscent of state-fair favorites with deep, rich flavor.
Uncle Ray’s Fried Turkeys – Smoked Turkey Legs
Plump and juicy with subtle game flavor. Excellent for quick grilling, wrapping in bacon, or pan-roasting with a pomegranate reduction.
D’Artagnan – All-Natural Bobwhite Quail
Bone-in, skin-on thighs raised without antibiotics. Superior moisture retention and rich dark-meat flavor make them ideal for slow roasts and braises.
ButcherBox – Organic Heritage Breed Chicken Thighs
Lean, flavorful game bird with a subtle, non-gamey taste profile. Best cooked low and slow with bacon or butter draping to preserve moisture.
Fossil Farms – All-Natural Pheasant Whole
Grade-A Pekin duck flash-frozen for freshness. Yields rendered duck fat for crisping potatoes alongside tender, dark roast meat.
Wild Fork Foods – Frozen Whole Duck
Raised outdoors on pasture by small family farms. Higher natural fat content and rich, complex flavor compared to standard commercial turkeys.
Crowd Cow – Pasture-Raised Whole Heritage Turkey
Heritage Pork, Bacon & Artisanal Charcuterie
Featuring 100% purebred Berkshire/Kurobuta pork, hardwood-smoked bacons, and handcrafted charcuterie from top American producers.
Made from 100% purebred Berkshire hogs. Deeply marbled and dark pink, these chops remain incredibly juicy even under high-heat searing.
Snake River Farms – Kurobuta Pork Bone-In Chops
Thick-cut pork belly cured with simple spices and smoked over real wood. Fries up crispy with minimal shrinkage.
Porter Road – Pasture-Raised Pork Bacon
Handcrafted in Indianapolis. Features unique flavor profiles like applewood-smoked, jowl bacon, and spiced pork belly.
Smoking Goose Meatery – Artisanal Bacon Collection
Slow-cooked, shredded duck meat seasoned with aromatics and packed in duck fat. Serve at room temperature on toasted sourdough with cornichons.
D’Artagnan – French-Style Duck Rillettes
Consistently rated among the best mail-order hams in the U.S. Tender, perfectly balanced between sweet and smoky, and pre-cooked for easy holiday reheating.
Snake River Farms – Kurobuta Hardwood Smoked Whole Ham
Authentic Texas BBQ sausage shipped fresh from Austin. Stuffed with high-grade pork, beef, diced jalapeños, and melted cheddar.
Terry Black’s Barbecue – Jalapeño & Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Truly wild-harvested Texas game meat. The subtle sweetness of dried apricots balances the earthy savory notes of wild boar.
Broken Arrow Ranch – Wild Boar & Apricot Sausage
A curated selection of small-batch dry-cured salamis, prosciutto, and chorizo from top U.S. charcutiers. Perfect for charcuterie boards.
Carnivore Club – Artisanal Cured Salumi Box
100% American Wagyu beef in a natural casing. Snaps when bitten, releasing rich, beefy flavor that upgrades any grill-out.
Snake River Farms – American Wagyu Gourmet Hot Dogs
Leaner and more flavorful than domestic pork, with a clean, nutty profile. Quick-sear and serve with a berry or apple reduction sauce.
D’Artagnan – Wild Boar Tenderloin
Slow-Roast Pork Cuts, Ribs & Regional BBQ Favorites
From fall-off-the-bone St. Louis ribs to rich Boston butts for pulled pork and slow-braised pork bellies, these ten premium pork selections bring pitmaster-level results and home-cooked soul food straight to your kitchen, wherever you are in the Unit...
The absolute gold standard for homemade pulled pork. Raised outdoors on pasture in Tennessee, this cut features deep intramuscular fat that melts during low-and-slow smoking to produce super tender, juicy bark.
Porter Road – Pasture-Raised Boston Butt (Pork Shoulder)
St. Louis cut means the sternum bone and cartilage are trimmed away, leaving a clean, uniform rack. Kurobuta pork brings superior marbling that keeps the ribs incredibly moist throughout long smoker sessions.
Snake River Farms – Kurobuta St. Louis Style Pork Ribs
Essential for making homemade crispy-skinned roast pork (Siu Yuk) or curing your own thick bacon at home. The fat-to-meat ratio on these heritage-breed bellies is vastly superior to grocery store cuts.
Crowd Cow – Heritage Breed Skin-On Pork Belly
Farm-Fresh Specialty Eggs & Heritage Poultry Eggs
From pasture-raised organic chicken eggs with vivid golden yolks to gourmet duck and quail eggs, these ten specialty egg selections bring farm-fresh quality directly to home kitchens across all 50 states.
Raised on 108 square feet of pasture per hen. The rich, deep orange yolks transform morning scrambles and baking projects alike.
Vital Farms® Pasture-Raised Organic Large Eggs
Delicate and beautifully speckled. Pan-fry them whole to top canapés, steak tartare, or ramen bowls for a gourmet touch.
D’Artagnan – Fresh Quail Eggs
Famous for their rich, deep-amber yolks. The creamy texture makes them standout stars for sunny-side-up breakfasts and poaching.
Happy Egg Co. – Heritage Breed Free-Range Eggs
Sourced from small family farms committed to Certified Humane standards. Clean taste with vibrant yolks and sturdy shells.
Pete & Gerry’s – Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs
Collected from small Midwestern farms. The mixed heritage breeds produce a colorful array of blue, green, and dark brown shells with exceptionally rich flavor.
Farmers Hen House Eggs | Organic & Free-Range Options Available
Produced on 100% organic pasture without synthetic pesticides or antibiotics. Ideal for soft-boiling or poaching where pure yolk flavor takes center stage.
Handsome Brook Farms – Pasture-Raised Organic Eggs
Sourced from artisanal poultry farms across North America and shipped temperature-controlled overnight for peak freshness.
Goldbelly Specialty Market – Farm-Fresh Duck & Goose Eggs