In the midst of rising supermarket costs, it’s great to know where you can still get your money’s worth – and one chef has revealed what customers often miss out on. While most people rush past the butcher counter, there’s actually a way supermarket shoppers could be making the most of this section.
Supermarket butchers can actually customise cuts to your preferences while you wait, trimming cuts of meat at no extra charge. Butchers can break down chicken, butterfly pork chops, remove bones from meat, and also trim fat and portion cuts into whatever you require. This can save a lot of time in the kitchen at home.
As the task is often tedious, this could save Brits a lot of unnecessary stress when it comes to meal prep time.
Shoppers can make the request at the butcher counter, do the rest of their food shop, and come back at the end when it’s ready.
Avoiding tasks like deboning a chicken could also save home chefs the concern of cutting themselves.
But The Kitchn notes one key tip shoppers should remember before approaching the counter – come ready with exact language or photos of want you want as this is especially helpful.
They also suggest asking your butcher to help create impressive centrepieces.
The Kitchn said: “This is somewhat of an extension of getting your butcher to break down and prepare meats for you, but butchers are also excellent at aiding backyard barbecues, holiday dinners, and really special celebrations of all sorts that include meat.”
They added: “Over the holidays I had my local butcher prepare a crown roast for me, which saved me lots of time (and string).”
Butchers’ skills even extend to knife sharpening. Many local butcher shops reportedly offer free knife sharpening services if you just ask.
As industrial-scale sharpeners are the strongest, this could make massive improvements in your kitchen – and for free.
However, while many local butchers may offer this service, it is highly uncommon to find knife sharpening services in high street supermarkets for safety reasons.
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