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One of the best parts of summer is easily the backyard barbecues get-togethers — and, of course, all that delicious, fresh-off-the-grill food. There are the requisite hot dogs and hamburgers, but cookouts also mean grilled steak, sausages, pork loin, scallops, shrimp and so much more meaty goodness. It's something many of us look forward to as soon as the weather starts to get warm…but shopping for that BBQ? Well, that's not always fun — especially if you've got limited time to shop. Fortunately, you don't need to race from store to store grabbing your essentials when you can get all the meat you need — from staples to specialty cuts — delivered right to your door. Plus, most of the sites offer sustainably sourced, high-quality meats at competitive prices and low shipping fees (or in many cases, free shipping) to help you get your stash without breaking the bank. Check out our top picks below!
Porter Road
Founded by two Nashville chefs who were dissatisfied with the availability of high-quality local meat, Porter Road is dedicated to providing a superior product. That means visiting the farms for quality control to hand-cutting the meat at their Kentucky facility. You can make purchases a la carte, but we like the Best of Porter Road Box, which is bursting with meaty goodness. You'll get two dry-aged steaks, two pork chops, 2 lbs. of dry-aged ground beef, 1 lb. of bacon, 1 lb. of country sausage, and 1 lb. of chorizo sausage — all for $100.
Crowd Cow
Never wait in a grocery checkout line again! CrowdCow is a meat subscription box where you control what you get, so there's no waste. Maybe you want to add bone-in pork chops this month. Or perhaps you want to try the venison hot dogs. It's fully customizable — and completely delicious.
Farm Foods
With in-depth profiles of farms around the country, you can virtually visit different farms and read about their practices and history. You can be sure you're supporting a sustainable and environmentally responsible farm, while also picking up the freshest, highest quality meat. Plus, Farm Foods Market offers value packs like the Barbecue Mixer Pack or the Sausage/Bratwurst Mixer, which have a variety of cuts at a great price. Plus: Free shipping for purchases over $99.
Thrive Market
Thrive Market is a one-stop-shop for the perfect BBQ. Snag the Paleo Meat & Seafood Box ($139.99) for steaks, burgers, shrimp, and more — and then round out your order with BBQ sauce, side dishes, or even recycled napkins (an essential if you like your meat extra-saucy). Although an annual subscription is required, Thrive offers a staggering array of organic, non-GMO products, and regularly has deals and discounts on everything from food to health and beauty items.
Mr. Steak
With a name like Mr. Steak, you know they take their meat very seriously. Not sure what to get? There's a quiz that'll help you decide if porterhouse is your cut, or if you're more of a filet person. If you decide you want a little of everything, then you'll want to pick up the USDA Prime Family Favorites Box. It's got a 10-oz. center-cut filet mignon, 12-oz. boneless ribeye steak, 14-oz. New York strip steak, plus two flat iron steaks and a pack of four burgers.
FreshDirect
Like Thrive, Fresh Direct offers superior, curated grocery items, delivered straight to your door. Through collaborations with local farms, they sell high-quality, sustainably raised meat, like pasture-raised lamb ribs from Brothers Ridge Farm. Plus, you can get grocery staples like Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs (and the must-have buns, of course!).
Grassland Beef
They've got everything you need for a successful barbecue, from burgers to steaks to a big ol' brisket that's sure to be a crowd pleaser — but all from sustainably raised, grass-fed, and pasture-raised cattle. Best of all, their hot dogs are nitrate-free and made without sugar, so you won't feel too guilty when you go for seconds (and thirds).
Rastelli's
An East Coast institution, Rastelli's sources antibiotic-free, steroid-free meat from family-owned farms — and ships them frozen and vacuum-packed, so they'll keep in your freezer for up to a year. So if you're planning to spark the grill here and there over the summer, stock up on their staples like pork baby back ribs and short rib burgers so you're always ready to dine al fresco.
Goldbelly
Thanks to Goldbelly, you can dish out the very same steaks served at New York institution Old Homestead. Order Prime dry-aged New York sirloin directly from the famed steakhouse, and add a few of their signature sides to make your meal complete. Or, grab a six-pack of steaks, which includes two of Old Homestead's signature Prime super-trimmed filets. New customers can get $15 off their first purchase of $50 or more using code GetInMyBELLY.
iGourmet
Although they're known for their cheese and charcuterie sets, iGourmet also boasts a full line of fresh meats. You can browse the expected steak and grill samplers, but if you're looking for something a little different at your next BBQ, check out the Bison New York Strip Steaks from Blackwing Quality Meats. Lower in fat and cholesterol — but offering the same rich, robust flavor as beef — bison is a healthier option. Plus, Blackwing pledges that their bison are free-range and pasture-raised.
Vital Choice
Selling only sustainably caught seafood — with a focus on wild Alaskan salmon — VitalChoice offers a robust assortment of grill-ready wild fish and shellfish. Plus, they offer a seafood spin on BBQ faves, like salmon burgers, shrimp burgers, and salmon "hot dogs."
Charcutnuvo
They say you never want to see how the sausage is made — but that's not the case with Charcutnuvo. By pairing with ranchers who ethically raise animals without the use of antibiotics or hormones, Charcutnuvo ensures that their sausage is natural, flavorful, and responsibly made. The Organic Sampler offers six different types of sausage, including hot links and beer brats. Have leftovers? Their site has recipes that'll take your sausage game beyond the grill.
Mouth
Made fresh by Portland, Oregon's Olympia Provisions, this smoked chorizo boasts unmatched savory flavor with a delightfully hot kick. It's made with fresh garlic, spicy pimento, and smoked over applewood for a subtly sweet flavor that's sure to be a welcome addition to your next barbecue. Make it a sausage party with the Brat and Sausage Trio, which includes lamb merguez sausage and beer brats.
Omaha Steaks
For more than a century, Omaha Steaks has shipped out high-quality chicken, pork — and the ubiquitous steaks — to satisfied customers around the globe. A favorite: The meal packs (like the Griller's Meal Pack, $162.99), which come with heat-and-eat sides that'll make planning your next get-together a breeze.
D'Artagnan
Stock up on standards like steak and tri-tip, or get gamey with venison and rabbit, directly from the family-owned meat purveyor D'Artagnan. Pick a la carte, or grab an Essentials Bundle, which offers a sampling of cuts. The Grill Master Special has five different types of meat, including sirloin steak and lamb merguez sausage, and the Great Grinds Essentials Bundle ($95.43) expands your burger horizons with ground pork, beef, bison, and more.
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