When you’re in the market for thinly sliced lunch meat or a ham hock for a family barbecue, which section of the grocery store do you visit? Are you headed toward the wall of coolers or straight to the deli counter? Below, Dale’s Market & Deli in Elyria, OH, explains why they recommend using fresh meat for tasty sandwiches, tantalizing roasts, and excellent barbecue.

Skip Frozen Meats & Go Fresh for These 3 Reasons

1. You Know More About It

Many frozen meats don’t feature their butcher date on the packaging. When you purchase from a deli, fresh meat will have a butchered date as well as a use-by suggestion to help ensure you are eating the best meat.

2. There Are More Options

Whether you want organic, certified Angus, USDA Prime, or grass-fed options, a deli will carry these meat selections. You can also get your hands on value packs that feature many types of meat. For example, a family pack may contain chicken, sausage, bacon, sirloins, and beef patties. You can always freeze what you won’t eat this week and rest easy knowing that you will have meat available when you need it.

3. You Can Buy Local

When you purchase beef, poultry, and pork from a grocer, you can select options that were locally harvested. That means supporting farms and ranches near your home while limiting your carbon footprint. You’ll also be choosing meat that has spent little time on the road, ensuring it’s as fresh as possible. 

Support your local grocery store deli by purchasing fresh meat for all your barbecuing, sandwich, and roasting needs. These options are fresher, provide more information about their butchering, and come in many cuts to suit all your cooking needs. To learn about the extensive selection available at Dale’s Market & Deli call (440) 365-6551. Visit their website for information on their five decades of experience providing affordable, top-quality foods. They offer fresh meat family packs from trusted suppliers to ensure you’re enjoying the best cuts.