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lostboy500 Apr 12, 2012 09:18 AM

Best value for a butcher near downtown? looking for pork shoulder/boston butts

I'm looking to get a few bone-in Boston Butt/Pork Shoulder's for this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Whole foods wants $4/lb for them, Dominicks has them for a third of that but only had 20 lb packages. Was looking for two 6-8 lb'ers. I drive by the wholesale butchers all the time in the warehouse/west loop district, but don't know if I can just walk in there and get something that small. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    delk Apr 12, 2012 02:29 PM

    You should try Olympic Meats

    http://www.yelp.com/biz/olympic-meats...

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      fourunder Apr 12, 2012 11:25 AM

      My local Restaurant Depot sells cases or cryovacs with two only......it's a pretty standard packaging for commercial purposes.

      1. camusman Apr 12, 2012 11:16 AM

        Try Peoria Packing on Lake St.
        http://www.peoriapacking.com/

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          aburkavage Apr 12, 2012 03:09 PM

          +1 Just be prepared for the crowds if you go on the weekend during prime time.

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