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Four Ways Home Butchery Can Save You Money

Despite the stock market reaching new heights this week, things are expensive at the grocery store. And although I am cutting coupons and watching for sales, now that I no longer own a butcher shop, I appreciate how challenging—and expensive—it’s become to buy meat I can trust. 

So I thought I’d put together a few of my Enlightened Omnivore butcher hacks that will save you money and ensure you have the best quality proteins at home, all while flexing your DIY butchery skills.

1. Breaking Down Your Own Chickens

Let's kick things off with the best advice I can give any home butcher trying to save money; buying whole and breaking down chickens. This one is obvious when you look at the price per pound in the grocery store. Buying whole birds is at least half the price of boneless, skinless parts. With minimal effort, you can get exactly the same items sold at the grocery store for significant cost savings, plus a few added benefits that you can’t find in more shops.