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Clean, welcoming butcher on Main St, we were greeted instantly entering the store. With two large fridges full of gorgeous looking meats, I wanted to try everything. Most if not all of their fresh meat products are free range and/or grass-fed/grain-fed.
We decided to pick up a thick cut (1 inch) AAA NY Striploin that's been aged for 28 days. We popped it on the grill 4-5 minutes per side, slightly seasoned with salt & pepper, it was a perfect Medium Rare. Melt in your mouth goodness. With such a lean cut compared to Prime Rib/TBone, it was tender and full of flavour--no chewiness at all. Grass fed beef makes such a big difference!
On special, we also picked up a few Free Range Chicken Leg Quarters. Looking at the raw skin and comparing it to grocery store bought chicken, you can already see a difference--thicker yellowy skin and darker pink meat. Taste, a lot "meatier" than usual chicken, with great texture.
You can also order special products like Turkeys/Bison/Buffalo, etc. during certain time of the year.
Great first visit to The Meat Merchant and I know I'll be calling them my local butcher from now on.
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