Meal Planning
BUYING IN BULK
We've collected a list of recipes from talented NC bloggers and chefs that feature different cuts of meat
that you might find in a bulk order or "bulk bundle."
We've made sure to round out the plate with suggestions of delicious local, seasonal produce.
WHY BUY
MEAT IN BULK?
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fill your freezer
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better price per pound
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get to know your farmer
HOW TO BUY MEAT IN BULK?
Check out meatsuite.com to find a farmer near you.
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BEEF
Carolina Burger w/Slaw,
Sweet Potatoes and Peach Salsa
Photo: QuichMyGrits
cut: burger patties/ground beef
QuicheMyGrits blogger from Asheville, NC, shares this
Carolina Burger recipe. Try these with the NC Sweet Potato Commission's recipe for grilled sweet potatoes with peach salsa.
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
with Zuchinni
and Fresh Mint
cut: ground beef
Nikki Miller-Ka of Nik Snacks based out of Winston-Salem, NC, shares this Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe. Saute with
Zuchinni and fresh mint for a summer twist.
Grilled Steaks with Squash and
Chimichurri Sauce
cut: ribeye/sirloin/other steaks
WCNC Charlotte Today shares a recipe from Chef Gene Briggs of Legion Brewing for grilled steak with squash and a chimichurri sauce. A little South American flavor in North Carolina.
Photo: Marco Verch
Green Chili Beef Stew w/ Potatoes and Tomatoes
cuts: stew meat & beef bones
This Green Chili Beef Stew recipe comes to us from Angelina's Kitchen in Pittsboro, NC, through the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Great way to use summer's bounty of local tomatoes, potatoes, & peppers.
Beer Boiled Brats w/ Canteloupe Basil Salad
Photo: Off The Eaten Path
cut: bratwurst
Here's a fun recipe from Off the Eaten Path, based in Charlotte, NC, for Beer Boiled Brats. Pair with this delicious summer
cantaloupe basil salad recipe from Chowan County Cooperative Extension.
Beef Pho with Green Onions, Cilantro, and Basil
cut: beef bones
Leels Cooks, based in Apex, NC, shares this delicious recipe for Beef Pho - the secret lies in the bone broth, the more bones the better. Local green onions, cilantro, and basil are a must. Throw in sliced veggies from the garden for seasonal flavors.
Photo: LeelsCooks
PORK
Baked Cheese
& Chorizo
w/ Fig and Melon Salad
cut: sausage links
Here are two fun recipes from
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension. One for Baked Cheese & Chorizo - you can sub spicy Italian or other sausages. Pair this with Fig and Melon Salad for a late summer treat!
Eggplant Lemongrass Curry with Spicy Bulk (ground) Sausage
cut: ground sausage
With this meal we start with the delicious Eggplant Lemongrass Curry recipe from Transplanting Traditions Farm in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a great recipe to add a pound of cooked spicy ground sausage to the skillet.
Banh Mi Porkburgers w/ Pickled Cucumbers, Onions, and Peppers
Photo: Mack Male
cut: ground pork
The NC Pork Council shares this Banh Mi Porkburger recipe from Knightdale, NC, resident and past winner of the Tar Heel Pork Challenge. The pickled cukes, onions, and peppers, and cilantro make the flavors burst.
Spare Ribs w/ Summer Corn Salad and Mint Watermelon Salad
cut: spare ribs
Flavor NC shares this Spare Ribs recipe and video from Chef Walter Royal and Chef Scott James. These ribs will go great with recipes from Fayetteville, NC, blogger A Fork's Tale for Summer Corn Salad and Mint Watermelon Salad.
Ed Mitchell's Pulled Pork Sandwich with Slaw
cut: pork shoulder
NC Pitmaster Ed Mitchell - who grew up in Wilson, NC, and is now based in the Triangle -
shares this Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe. Whether you like slaw on the sandwich or on the side, it'll be delicious.
Zesty Pork Chops with Grilled Marinated Zucchini & Squash
cut: pork chops
For those with more squash and zucchini than they know what to do with, Our State Magazine shares this Zesty Pork Chops with Grilled Marinated Zucchini & Squash recipe from North Carolina’s 4-H Centennial Cookbook.
Photo: Matt Hulsman
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