Just found out my go-to butcher (Sabato’s) is closing. Was hoping the kind folks here could make some recommendations. In/near Old Bridge would be ideal, but happy to travel for the good stuff.
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UVABob19 t1_jasvzhm wrote
Interested for someone near Sabatos — what’s in the immediate vicinity (Red Bank maybe)?
Cweid OP t1_jasxqor wrote
Yeah, red bank would work. Sabato’s is down in Middletown.
Edit: I think I misread, I’m up in Laurence Harbor/Old Bridge.
Cweid OP t1_jasxvyh wrote
Ooooh. That place looks exactly like what I’m looking for.
[deleted] t1_jat7zj8 wrote
Arctic Butcher in Point Pleasant.
nj_beachlover t1_jat8t1i wrote
John’s meat market in Scotch Plains. Voted numerous times best butcher in NJ. But you pay for it, not cheap but so worth it
katfromjersey t1_jatf0to wrote
Nick's Meat Depot, Edison
lsp2005 t1_jatppsd wrote
I came here to recommend Perottis as well. They are also in Basking Ridge and Far Hills. We particularly enjoy the chicken chili, chicken Marsala, eggplant parm, chicken tenders, and all of their steaks.
dillon_biz t1_jats04v wrote
Monmouth Meats in Red Bank is solid.
Leiols t1_jatu8ax wrote
This place is my go to
JusticeJaunt t1_jatupd6 wrote
Staff are very knowledgeable, they carry a good range of high quality meats, and will order things in on request.
bros402 t1_jatuqic wrote
Sabatos is closing? Oh wow - they were pretty much the only butcher.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jatw0em wrote
First, Red Bank is not central jersey, it’s jersey shore and I’ll die on that hill. Secondly, what is a good butcher in Middlesex/Somerset/Mercer counties?!
Flappy-tit t1_jatwfle wrote
The German Butcher in Forked River
Theo_dore229 t1_jatzibz wrote
That’s a stupid hill to die on, because it’s part of both. Coastal Monmouth county, is in central Jersey. I’ve lived here for 30+ years, and I’ve literally never had someone try to claim this wasn’t central Jersey.
sugarmonkeywife t1_jatzpjz wrote
Any suggestion for Bergen/Passaic?
deenisealex t1_jau0ubf wrote
nicks meat depot in edison, nj. the best!
taboni t1_jau27dp wrote
Monmouth Meats in Red Bank is excellent
Dfndr612 t1_jau2n08 wrote
In Bergen it’s Carl Ehmer Meats in Hillsdale on Broadway, or their satellite shop inside of Depiero’s Farm Market in Montvale.
Prime steaks, great cold cuts, and the best hot dogs ever. They have them uncooked in their case and grilled on a bun at their hot dog wagon by the entrance at Hillsdale.
storm2k t1_jau57a6 wrote
you are 105% correct, red bank is the shore, which is its own region.
hind and fore in bridgewater is very good, and if you don't mind a bit of a ride, chester meat market in chester is also excellent.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jau57cg wrote
I’m claiming there is a 4th part of jersey. Jersey Shore! Central doesn’t want you!!
Theo_dore229 t1_jau5dqn wrote
There’s not a fourth part of Jersey. Red Bank is solidly in central Jersey, by every single definition. It’s not even close to controversial. You sound ridiculous.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jau5mia wrote
I use to work a mile away, but never went there…..in hind sight I wish I did.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jau5ovq wrote
I’m ready to fight you. COME AT ME BRO!!
Theo_dore229 t1_jau5wfm wrote
Sorry bud, I don’t fight with kids.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jau645r wrote
Jokes on you, I’m missing more hair than I have. LETS GET IT!
WhichSpirit t1_jau6btn wrote
What kind of butcher are you looking for? I know a guy but you buy your meat by the animal (or fraction of an animal if you're getting a cow). You can't just drive there and pick up a roast if you need one.
ThrowinSm0ke t1_jau6zcx wrote
Listen you SOB, it’s 9:30p and nearing my bedtime. You better be ready to pick this up tomorrow at, around 6am…maybe 8a (I have to cut the lawn).
Douglaston_prop t1_jau72uz wrote
Dry aged steaks were $40 a pound!
onelten t1_jau8geh wrote
phenomenal place!
it’s a bit of hike from ob, but awesome spot-esp for traditional german dishes.
chelleezz t1_jau97vc wrote
Nicks meat depot , Edison
jarrettbrown t1_jaua3c2 wrote
They're closing next weekend. So... yeah
thesuprememacaroni t1_jaubn1r wrote
They held out with cash only. Really not wise in the credit/debit card era.
h0w13 t1_jaudnwb wrote
Perrotis in Cranford or John's in Scotch plains
whitelon t1_jauipxz wrote
Central jersey is like Neverland, not real!
Cweid OP t1_jaulcrc wrote
Yeah man. Been my go-to for years. They shared that everyone is retiring (good for them!) on their Instagram.
Ribeye_King t1_jauno4m wrote
Nick's Meat Depot and Sonny's Meat Market, both in Edison
Imalawyerkid t1_jaupc30 wrote
I moved from Metuchen to Spotswood and still go back to Edison to go here for meats.
Cweid OP t1_jauqv89 wrote
Generally I was thinking more of a retail location.
But I kinda need to pull this thread and see about one of these roasts.
Nice_Balls_Chimpo t1_jautukv wrote
The pork roll store in Allentown is great
SomeoneFetchAPriest t1_jauzs1o wrote
The Hind & Fore on rt28 in Bridgewater
beachmedic23 t1_javadzl wrote
In OB youve got European Homemade Provisions on OBT, Continental Homemade Provisions on Bordentown Ave and Aiellos on 516. The first two are Eastern European style butchers. I get my kielbasa from Continental. Aiellos is an Italian butcher/deli and has more typical cuts.
Monmouth Meats in Red Bank, Pats in Lincroft and Palmers in Neptune are all good as well
Bobby-furnace t1_javm73g wrote
It’s insulated from the beach by three whole towns, so I’d agree. The river makes it appear like a “shore town” though.
DrGraffix t1_javoqp2 wrote
Hind and fore in bridgewater and Monmouth meats
AnNJgal t1_javsl6p wrote
Monmouth Meats in Red Bank, Palmers Quality Meats in Neptune.
WhichSpirit t1_javw1fd wrote
He's V. Roche in Whitehouse Station.
Bishop's supermarket started as a butcher shop. Their butchers are pretty good.
Edit: I started going to Roche because a farmer I buy beef from sends her cows to him. When I want lamb, I'll tell him and he'll call me a few weeks later when it's ready. I can be waiting a while if I'm asking for something out of season.
UVABob19 t1_jaw2tdi wrote
Yeah that was always frustrating. Especially because you really don’t know what you owe until they weigh and ring you up, so I always had to take out way more cash than I usually would have lol
Cweid OP t1_jaz41sp wrote
Thanks for the list! What’s your go-to?
Cweid OP t1_jaz5sn0 wrote
Thanks! I’m certainly not at a “buy a cow/large portion of a cow and have it processed” point in my life. I have neither the freezer space to store that much, nor the mouths to feed. 99% of what I buy is day to day basic, X chicken breasts, Y chicken thighs, Z chop meat, etc.
A few times a year though I like to bbq for a few dozen people, and well, a good butcher helps with that a lot! (And the everyday stuff is that much better)
Thanks again!
beachmedic23 t1_jaz6ffy wrote
General butchery i go to Palmers in Neptune as its closest. When i worked in East Brunswick Aiellos was where i went for general butchering if i just wanted some steaks or ground beef for the grill. If i really want something special, Union Pork Store cant be beat. Their hot zwack is great and they have all kinds of custom and specialty sausage blends. I really like his Moroccan and Merguez lamb sausages. He does general butchery as well and his coffee bacon is incredible.
StrategicBlenderBall t1_jb0fpex wrote
Second this. Their meats are high quality. I always get my thanksgiving turkeys from them.
shtarker53 t1_jb28aou wrote
Passing by Newark? Just off 78 and 22 is Do Mario, 223 Wright St, Newark... Wholesaler but also open to the public. Great quality & prices... They'll cut it how you like it. Often need to buy large size on some cuts.
Bram24 t1_jb9eiel wrote
Very good butcher based on past experiences. Last time I was there (pre-pandemic) they only sold Prime meat so bring your wallet.
wafflove t1_jasvmbp wrote
Perottis Quality Meats in Cranford.