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4 Meat Counters to Head to for Pork in Calgary
Sure, you can always find a good deal at most large chain grocery stores any day of the week, but if you’re looking for a specific cut or some cooking advice, it’s always good to have a reliable butcher to go to. Here is a list of some great meat counters around Calgary to help you find success while cooking in the kitchen!
With two locations – one in the south and one in Mission – this shop offers a great variety of pork cuts, not to mention other delicious pork items like peameal bacon, smoked bratwurst, smoked bone-in ham and much, much more.
Located on Kensington Road, Sanagan’s is a great central place to grab a variety of meat cuts, as well as custom cuts of pork. West Hillhurst and Sunnyside residents are only a hop, skip and a jump away from this little spot!
3. Calgary Co-op Midtown Market
Ok, so not actually a butcher shop, but worth mentioning nonetheless. Like any grocery store, lay-out and sizes vary by their location in the city, but their downtown location on 11th Avenue and 11th Street, has a beautiful selection of meats. The butchers are knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re going to shop at a chain grocery store, this Co-op should be your stop.
This award winning butcher shop in Calgary’s northwest, located close to The Keg just off of 16th Ave NW and Shaganappi Trail, has a longstanding reputation for quality and knowledge. Whether you’re coming by for a pork chop or a couple racks of ribs, Bon Ton will make sure to send you off with only the best!