Our team of top-class butchers is here to help you take your cooking up a notch. From casual backyard barbecues to dress-your-best dinner parties, they can guide you toward the right cuts, cooking methods, and recipes that score big. Our managers average more than 20 years of experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to every part of the case. Here’s how they can help you achieve your next memorable meal.
Our Butchers are Real Butchers
Other grocery stores may cut 25% or less of their meats in-house, but Metropolitan Market is different. We break down much larger cuts—called subprimals—then wrap and package most of our meat in-store. It’s a skill that requires a deep understanding of animal anatomy paired with remarkable precision and true craftmanship.
As a full-service butcher shop, you can bring just about any request to the counter, and our team will get the job done. Here are some of our most popular services:
Custom meat cuts: Our butchers can hand-cut meat to your exact needs—from deconstructing a whole chicken to slicing steaks to your preferred thickness or trimming to a specific fat ratio.
Spatchcocking (butterflying): A technique that removes the backbone on poultry for faster, more even cooking. Especially great for the grill!
Frenched racks and crown roasts: Looking to impress at the dinner table? Our butchers can French-cut ribs or tie a crown roast for a centerpiece-worthy entrée.
Deboning: Skip the extra prep work for braised short ribs or pulled pork. We’ll debone cuts for easier cooking and serving.
Creating custom grinds: Our butchers can combine different cuts for richly flavorful burger patties and sausages.
On-the-spot rubs and marinating: Have your cuts seasoned and marinated right at the counter so it’s ready to cook when you get home.
Ready-to-Cook Seasoned and Marinated Meats
Sometimes dinner just needs to be easy. That’s why our meat counter sells a variety of ready-to-cook favorites made with the same restaurant-grade meats found throughout our Butcher Shop. Choose from tender lamb kebabs, savory chicken Parmesan cutlets, or flavorful kalbi steak—simplifying mealtime without cutting corners on quality.
Our Signature Rubs and Marinades
We offer a lineup of crowd-pleasing rubs and marinades that make meal prep easy. Many of our pre-marinated Butcher Shop items are seasoned with these blends to bring bold, balanced flavor to every cut.
Rubs: Chicken, beef, lamb, and prime rib rubs crafted to complement your favorite meats.
Asian Bali Marinade: A sweet-and-spicy blend that pairs especially well with chicken, kebabs, or salmon.
Black Pepper Marinade: A locally made teriyaki marinade with bold black pepper flavor. Try it with beef, chicken, or pork.
Korean Kalbi Marinade: A Korean-inspired marinade with a touch of heat and savory-sweet depth. Great with beef, chicken, or pork.
Hickory-Smoked BBQ Sauce: Classic smoky barbecue flavor that’s right at home on burgers, ribs, or steak
Find a Butcher Shop Near You
Stop by any of our store locations for a full-service, friendly butcher shop experience. Curious to know more? Explore our guides and recipes for beef, pork, and lamb cuts.