Although I purchase Butcher Box using my own money, (as shown in My Grocery Tracking), I am an affiliate who will receive credit for purchases made through the links on this site.
I had to take some time to adapt my meal planning to include defrosting the meat. It is now second nature for me to check my freezer, choose the cuts that I will use this week and plan recipes and meals accordingly.
The side of my fridge is where I keep my menu plan. You can download the template for free under Home Resources. When I prepare dinner, I check the meal plan for the following day to see which protein is needed. I then put it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Learn about defrosting properly here.
In the morning, I review the meal plan to see if anything needs to be prepared early. If I forgot to thaw the food the night before I take it out of the fridge and let it thaw in a bowl with cold water.
This sounds like a little more work than buying the freshest produce every week. It’s true. It’s a little more mental work, even though I am accustomed to it. Why do I buy it at the store instead of buying it every week? It’s all about quality for me.
Butcher Box offers 100% grass-fed beef and grass-finished meat, organic free-range chicken, humanely-raised pork, and wild-caught seafood. It’s important to check the fine print of the proteins offered by high-end grocery stores to ensure the quality.
Getting everything from Butcher Box is a great way to save time each week. I am confident in the quality.
Butcher Box is also great for:
- Convenience. The convenience.
- Specials for members. Each month, they send me an email before my shipment is packaged to allow me to make any changes I want. It also allows me to test out items that I’ve never tried before, or those on sale.
- I like the variety. The selection is great. I like that they have everything from turkey to chicken, pork and seafood. It is convenient to have so many choices in one place.
Do you want to take advantage of the latest sign-up offer? Are you wondering what items to buy? I’ll share some of my favorite items:
The Burgers. They are great because they can be cooked straight from the freezer. The six large, tasty pies come in a single package. David and Hailey have 2 while Kaitlyn & I each have one.