Butcher Box Review 2019: Is It Worth It?

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The site provides multiple subscription options, and offers flexibility in which types of meat you get in each box. You choose what type of box you’d like and how often you want it delivered (bi-weekly, monthly or every other month)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How expensive is ButcherBox?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "ButcherBox offers multiple options to fit different budgets. If you’re anything like me, $140 to $270 a month on meat alone can be hard to wrap your head around. At first glance it seems like a lot, but if you break it down, chances are you’re actually spending that much or more already. On top of that, a lot of times your choices at the grocery store are limited and the quality you’re looking for isn’t available. Let’s take a look at the cost of each box, and what it includes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is ButcherBox Organic?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "ButcherBox beef, chicken and pork that is sourced from incredible farms that pride themselves on raising the highest quality meat possible. That being said, the only meat that is labeled as organic is their chicken. But does that mean the rest of the meat isn’t high quality? No! I think a lot of people get confused, because the word organic has become this overarching standard of high quality. When it comes to meat, organic doesn’t tell the whole story of how that animal was raised or fed. ButcherBox beef is labeled as Grass-fed Grass-finished which is not the same thing as organic. Meat that comes from grain-fed cows can be labeled organic, as long as the grain they were fed was organic. The bottom line is ButcherBox sources their meat from farms that raise animals in their natural environments. ButcherBox sourcing tab gives a detailed explanation on how each animal is raised and how they are fed to assure you are getting the highest quality possible.”" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is ButcherBox worth it?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For me the answer is ABSOLUTELY! This is largely attributed to how valuable saving time is for me. For some people, this isn’t as relevant But if it is, you need to ask yourself this question: How much is your time worth? I read an article a while back titled Calculating the Value of Time: How Much is Your Time Really Worth?. It really put this question in perspective for me. One part that really helped me understand the time-dollar concept said: At some level, we all have an internal gauge for how much our time is worth. For example, if someone offers to pay you $0.07 for one hour of work, you would immediately decline. Meanwhile, if someone offers to pay you $7,000 for one hour of work, you would immediately accept. On extreme ends of the spectrum, it is easy to know if a task is worth your time. As you move toward the middle of the time-value spectrum, however, it becomes less clear if a particular task is worth your time or not. And this is the problem: most of life is lived in the gray zone of the time-value spectrum.”" } }] } </script> <article> <div> <ul> <li><a href="#section1">What Is ButcherBox?</a></li> <li><a href="#section2">ButcherBox Review</a></li> <li><a href="#section3">Benefits of ButcherBox</a></li> <li><a href="#section4">How Expensive is ButcherBox?</a></li> <li><a href="#section5">ButcherBox Cost Comparison</a></li> <li><a href="#section6">Is ButcherBox Organic?</a></li> <li><a href="#section7">Is ButcherBox Worth It?</a></li> <li><a href="#section8">Final Thoughts</a></li> </ul> </div> <section> <p>Subscription boxes are everywhere. Anything from produce to cleaning products, complete meals to shaving products---you name it, and there’s probably a box for it. </p> <p>ButcherBox, a monthly meat subscription service, is no stranger to the game. They have quickly become one of the most highly subscribed-to meat boxes in the U.S., and for good reason.</p> <p>Never heard of ButcherBox before? Or maybe you have heard of it, but are on the fence about whether it is right for you? There are tons of ButcherBox reviews out there, but in this one I’ll explain everything you need to know about how ButcherBox works, and share some helpful tips on how to make it work for you and your budget.</p> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section1"> <h2>What Is ButcherBox?</h2> <p>ButcherBox is a meat subscription company that distributes high quality meat you can trust; 100% grass-fed and pasture raised beef, free-range organic chicken, heritage breed pork, and wild caught Alaskan salmon directly to your door. ButcherBox believes in better. Their mission is to create a world where everyone wins with meat that is better for you, your family, the animals, the farmers, the business, and our planet. All of their products are humanely raised and never given antibiotics or added hormones, ever.</p> <p>The site provides multiple subscription options, and offers flexibility in which types of meat you get in each box. </p> <p>You choose what type of box you’d like and how often you want it delivered (bi-weekly, monthly or every other month). </p> <picture class="lazy-load"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butchers-box-selection-chicken-0256.webp" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butchers-box-selection-chicken-0256.jp2" type="image/jpf"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butchers-box-selection-chicken-0256.jpg"> <img src="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butchers-box-selection-chicken-LR-0256.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="butchers-box-selection-chicken"> </picture> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section2"> <h2>ButcherBox Review</h2> <p>Our family has some pretty high standards when it comes to the quality of food we put in our bodies. </p> <p>Conventionally farmed meat is out of the question for both nutritional and ethical reasons—they’re things I’m just not willing to budge on. </p> <p>In diving into ButcherBox’s standards I was immediately impressed by how the animals are raised. Their standards as a company are also unique; they strive for building relationships with farmers that treat their employees as part of a team: </p> <blockquote style="margin-left: 50px;"><p>“ButcherBox strives for excellence in every area, and that includes working with the best possible meat processing facilities. We work with companies and farmers that are dedicated to doing the right thing – never cutting corners, and always looking for ways to improve.</p> <p>Our partners' operating methods are inspired by Dr. Temple Grandin, a member of the Humane Farm Animal Care Program's scientific committee. Their facilities are routinely inspected and approved by the USDA or a comparable agency.</p> <p>We also believe in fair labor practices. In line with our family and community values, we seek partners who treat their employees as part of a team.”</p></blockquote> <p>There is no way to substitute for high standards when quality of meat is directly influenced by how the animal lived. Sourcing meat from farms that care about the well being of the animals is clearly at the top of ButcherBox’s priority list, and is something you can rest assured in. </p> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section3"> <h2>Benefits of ButcherBox</h2> <h3>Taste</h3> <p>Now when it comes to taste, I can honestly say ButcherBox meats are off the charts! So much so that even my kids have made comments. Not many kids can notice, or even appreciate a really good burger, but mine have become huge fans of ButcherBox burgers.</p> <h3>Money saved</h3> <p>When I first looked into ButcherBox the idea of paying upwards of $270 for meat per month seemed absolutely out of the question. Being on a budget, that number just did not seem feasible. After months of being on the fence I decided to do some exploring and figure out exactly what we were spending on meat each month, and how many stores I was going to get it. Much to my surprise we were spending WAY more on the meat itself, and I was going to at least three stores to get what we needed. So, ordering from ButcherBox not only saved me money, but also time, which leads me to my next point…</p> <h3>Time saved</h3> <p>As a busy mom with a full time job, anything that saves me time is a huge plus. ButcherBox is just as much about quality as it is convenience. For me, buying high-quality meat means I have to shop at multiple stores. The time it takes to figure out which store I have to go to for what, driving to each store, and shopping is a huge time suck! With ButcherBox I can literally sit in my pajamas and choose what meat I want for the month, knowing it will be shipped to my door on time---with the click of a button.</p> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section4"> <h2>How expensive is ButcherBox?</h2> <p>ButcherBox offers multiple options to fit different budgets. </p> <p>If you’re anything like me, $140 to $270 a month on meat alone can be hard to wrap your head around. At first glance it seems like a lot, but if you break it down, chances are you’re actually spending that much or more already. </p> <p>On top of that, a lot of times your choices at the grocery store are limited and the quality you’re looking for isn’t available. </p> <p>Let’s take a look at the cost of each box, and what it includes.</p> <picture class="lazy-load"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-infograph-0256.webp" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-infograph-0256.jp2" type="image/jpf"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-infograph-0256.jpg"> <img src="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-infograph-LR-0256.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="butcher-box-infograph"> </picture> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section5"> <h2>ButcherBox Cost Comparison</h2> <p>When I first started looking into ButcherBox I was convinced that there was no way it was cheaper, or even comparable to my local grocery stores (Costco, Whole Foods, Safeway and Trader Joe’s). </p> <p>So I did some (thorough) research and here’s the cost break down for each store:</p> <h3>Costco</h3> <p>Costco is great if you need to buy things in bulk, but their meat selection is pretty pathetic, with very few options for anything high quality. </p> <ul> <li>Ground Beef: <i>$4.99 per pound</i> <ul> <li>Organic (not grass-fed)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chuck Roast: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>USDA Prime conventionally raised</li> </ul> </li> <li>NY Strip Steak: <i>$17.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>USDA Prime conventionally raised</li> </ul> </li> <li>Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic (not free range)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Whole Chicken: <i>$2.49 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic (not free range)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chicken Drumsticks: <i>$1.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic (not free range)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Pork Tenderloin: <i>$2.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Conventionally raised</li> </ul> </li> <li>Pork Chops: <i>$2.79 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Conventionally raised</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ground Pork: Not Available</li> </ul> <h3>Whole Foods</h3> <p>I buy a lot of my groceries at Whole Foods, especially with their new low prices on produce and prime member deals. They also have a detailed rating scale for the quality of the meat they sell which I love, however, their meat prices are high and not everything is available in organic, grass-fed or free range. </p> <ul> <li>Ground Beef: <i>$6.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic Grass-fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Chuck Roast: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 4 Pasture Centered (not organic or grass-fed)</li> </ul></li> <li>NY Strip Steak: <i>$19.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 4 Pasture Centered (not organic or grass-fed)</li> </ul></li> <li>Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: <i>$7.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 3 Organic (enhanced outdoor access)</li> </ul></li> <li>Whole Chicken: <i>$3.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 3 Organic (enhanced outdoor access)</li> </ul></li> <li>Chicken Drumsticks: <i>$4.49 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic (not free range)</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Tenderloin: <i>$14.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 1 (no cages, no crates, no crowding)</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Chops: <i>$7.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Step 1 (no cages, no crates, no crowding)</li> </ul></li> <li>Ground Pork: Not Available</li> </ul> <h3>Safeway</h3> <p>I was really surprised to find that safeway (comparable to a Kroger or Savemart) had so many grass-fed and organic options, but the prices were just as high as Whole Foods in most cases and I had no idea where the meat came from. </p> <ul> <li>Ground Beef: <i>$6.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% natural and grass-fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Chuck Roast: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>USDA Choice conventionally farmed</li> </ul></li> <li>NY Strip Steak: <i>$19.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic Grass-fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: <i>$8.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic Free Range</li> </ul></li> <li>Whole Chicken: <i>$2.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic Free Range</li> </ul></li> <li>Chicken Drumsticks: <i>$2.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic Free Range</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Tenderloin: <i>$7.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% natural vegetarian fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Chops: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% natural vegetarian fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Ground Pork: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% natural</li> </ul></li> </ul> <h3>Trader Joe’s</h3> <p>Trader Joe’s is great for a lot of things, but their selection of meat is limited at best and most of what is available is conventionally farmed. </p> <ul> <li>Ground Beef: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic and 100% grass-fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Chuck Roast: Unfortunately Trader Joes didn’t offer much in the way of large cuts of beef.</li> <li>NY Strip Steak: <i>$14.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>USDA choice, not organic or grass-fed</li> </ul></li> <li>Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: <i>$5.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic and Free Range</li> </ul></li> <li>Whole Chicken: <i>$1.49 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Conventionally farmed</li> </ul></li> <li>Chicken Drumsticks: <i>$1.99 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Organic and Free Range</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Tenderloin: <i>$5.49 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Crate Free</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Chops: <i>$6.49 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Crate Free</li> </ul></li> <li>Ground Pork: <i>$4.69 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Crate Free</li> </ul></li> </ul> <h3>ButcherBox</h3> <p>Not all of these items are available as individual add-ons so we can’t compare dollar for dollar on everything, but here are a few to give you an idea of how they match up. </p> <ul> <li>Ground Beef: <i>$7.50 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% Grass-fed Grass-finished</li> </ul></li> <li>Chuck Roast: <i>$8.44 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% Grass-fed Grass-finished</li> </ul></li> <li>NY Strip Steak: <i>$17.60 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>100% Grass-fed Grass-finished</li> </ul></li> <li>Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: <i>$8.00 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Free-Range, USDA Certified Organic</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Tenderloin: <i>$12.00 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Heritage Breed</li> </ul></li> <li>Pork Chops: <i>$7.00 per pound</i></li> <ul> <li>Heritage Breed</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p>As you can see from the above comparison many of the options out there are comparable to the cost of ButcherBox, but the difference really lies in the time you’ll save having meat shipped to your door rather than driving all over town. Regardless of whether you are buying meat from the grocery store, or using a supplier like ButcherBox, the fact of the matter is high quality meat isn’t cheap! But if quality is important to you, there are ways to make it work for you and your finances. </p> <h3>So, What If I’m On A Budget?</h3> <picture class="lazy-load"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-bacon-close-up-0256.webp" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-bacon-close-up-0256.jp2" type="image/jpf"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-bacon-close-up-0256.jpg"> <img src="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-bacon-close-up-LR-0256.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="butcher-box-bacon"> </picture> <p>As a family of five, budgeting our groceries is an absolute must!</p> <p>In order to make ButcherBox fit our budget I followed some simple strategies to help make it more affordable and get the most for my money:</p> <ol> <li align="justify"><b>Custom Box:</b> Choose a custom box and pick cuts of meat that can go a long way. For instance, a whole chicken, large cuts of beef, pork butt etc. You pay a little more, $149 vs. $129, but you get an additional cut of meat (6 cuts) vs. (5 cuts in the classic), and you have the freedom to choose what cuts you want. </li> <li align="justify"><b>Member deals and specials:</b> As a member, be sure to check your emails and add on as many of the member deals as possible. As promotions (such as Bacon and Ground Beef <i>for Life</i>) roll around, you can purchase them as a member for a <i>one-time</i> fee, and then have them in your box forever! <ul> <li align="justify"><i>if you have purchased a For Life offer, and another one rolls around, you can buy that one as well. I have bought Bacon, Wings and Ground Beef for LIFE. The one-time cost pays for itself really quickly, and makes it super worth it.</i></li> </ul> </li> <li align="justify"><b>Discount codes:</b> ButcherBox offers $30 off if you refer a friend which you can apply to your order. On top of that ButcherBoxBox is giving our readers <a target="_blank" href="http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=28&aff_id=2136&source=evergreen" rel="nofollow noreferrer">$20 off + a special monthly offer</a>!</li> </ol> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section6"> <h2>Is ButcherBox Organic?</h2> <p>ButcherBox beef, chicken and pork that is sourced from incredible farms that pride themselves on raising the highest quality meat possible. That being said, the only meat that is labeled as organic is their chicken. </p> <p>But does that mean the rest of the meat isn’t high quality? No!</p> <p>I think a lot of people get confused, because the word “organic” has become this overarching standard of “<i>high quality</i>”. When it comes to meat, “organic” doesn’t tell the whole story of how that animal was raised or fed. </p> <p>ButcherBox beef is labeled as “Grass-fed Grass-finished” which is not the same thing as “organic”. Meat that comes from grain-fed cows can be labeled organic, as long as the grain they were fed was organic. The bottom line is ButcherBox sources their meat from farms that raise animals in their natural environments. </p> <p>ButcherBox <a target="_blank" href="https://www.butcherbox.com/sourcing/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">sourcing</a> tab gives a detailed explanation on how each animal is raised and how they are fed to assure you are getting the highest quality possible.</p> <h3>Chicken:</h3> <blockquote style="margin-left: 50px;"><p>“OUR FREE-RANGE ORGANIC CHICKENS SPEND THEIR DAYS ROOSTING IN BARNS AND EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS.”</p> <p><i>“We're proud of the work we’ve done with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®) to align with their broiler chicken welfare policy. By 2024 or before, we’re committed to sourcing 100% of our chicken from either the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) or the Global Animal Partnership (GAP)-approved breeds/strains.”</p> <ul> <li>Outdoor access with specialized enhancements.</li> <li>Nutritious diet (forage + certified organic all-vegetarian feed).</li> <li>Non-GMO Project Verified</li> </ul> </i> </blockquote> <h3>Beef:</h3> <blockquote style="margin-left: 50px;"><p>“WE GUARANTEE THAT BUTCHERBOX BEEF IS 100% GRASS-FED AND GRASS-FINISHED”</p> <p><i>“Our cattle are free to range on grassy pastures throughout their entire lives, eating their natural diet of grass. Thanks to the climate, they graze year-round. Besides its delicious flavor, there are lots of reasons why people can feel good about eating grass-fed, grass-finished beef.”</p> <ul> <li>100% grass-fed & grass-finished.</li> <li>Pasture-raised and free to roam.</li> <li>Source of Omega-3’s, vitamins and minerals.</li> </ul> </i> </blockquote> <h3>Pork: </h3> <blockquote style="margin-left: 50px;"><p>“DUROC, BERKSHIRE, CHESTER WHITE – OUR HERITAGE BREED PIGS POSSESS DISTINGUISHED ANCESTRY.</p> <p><i>Heritage breed pigs are special. Their natural, “old-world” genetics mean that during their slow maturation process, they develop the fine marbling and great flavor that nature intended them to have”</p> <ul> <li>Bedding in open barns.</li> <li>Outdoor access.</li> <li>Nutritious diet (forage + all-vegetarian feed).</li> </ul> </i> </blockquote> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section7"> <h2>Is ButcherBox worth it?</h2> <picture class="lazy-load"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-packaging-0256.webp" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-packaging-0256.jp2" type="image/jpf"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-packaging-0256.jpg"> <img src="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-packaging-LR-0256.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="butcher-box-packaging"> </picture> <p>For me the answer is ABSOLUTELY! </p> <p>This is largely attributed to how valuable saving time is for me. For some people, this isn’t as relevant But if it is, you need to ask yourself this question: <i>How much is your time worth?</i> </p> <p>I read an article a while back titled <a target="_blank" href="https://lifehacker.com/calculating-the-value-of-time-how-much-is-your-time-re-1749954358" rel="nofollow noreferrer">“Calculating the Value of Time: How Much is Your Time Really Worth?”</a>.It really put this question in perspective for me. One part that really helped me understand the time-dollar concept said:</p> <blockquote style="margin-left: 50px;"><p>“At some level, we all have an internal gauge for how much our time is worth. For example, if someone offers to pay you $0.07 for one hour of work, you would immediately decline. Meanwhile, if someone offers to pay you $7,000 for one hour of work, you would immediately accept.</p> <p>On extreme ends of the spectrum, it is easy to know if a task is worth your time. As you move toward the middle of the time-value spectrum, however, it becomes less clear if a particular task is worth your time or not. And this is the problem: most of life is lived in the gray zone of the time-value spectrum.</p> <p>For example: <p>Should you buy the nonstop flight and save two hours or get the flight with a stopover and save $90?</p> <p>Should you pay your neighborhood teenager $20 to mow your lawn so you have an extra hour free on the weekend?</p> <p>Should you spend this week working with a client that will pay you $2,000 right away or working on a business idea that could generate $20,000 over the next year?”</p> </blockquote> <p>We have to make choices like these everyday, but most people never take the time to think about how much their time is actually worth. Sometimes you have to look past the initial cost of something to understand what you are saving in the long run. </p> <p>Using a subscription box to buy you time is no different than the questions above.</p> <p>Is ButcherBox just as expensive or even a little more than the meat at the store? Yes. </p> <p>However, the time I save by not having to drive to grocery stores while still getting to feed my family food that I feel good about makes ButcherBox worth every penny. </p> </section> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium mx-auto"> <section> <section id="section8"> <h2>Final Thoughts</h2> <picture class="lazy-load"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-selection-bacon-0256.webp" type="image/webp"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-selection-bacon-0256.jp2" type="image/jpf"> <source data-srcset="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-selection-bacon-0256.jpg"> <img src="https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/blog-content/butcher-box-selection-bacon-LR-0256.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="butcher-box-selection-bacon"> </picture> <p>Is ButcherBox expensive? Yes, but so is going to the grocery store, gas to get there and my time.</p> <p>When it comes down to it the convenience, amazing quality, and comparable price makes ButcherBox a no brainer for me! </p> <p>Once you get your first box, here are some of my favorite recipes you can make using your ButcherBox meats:</p> <ul style="list-style: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/creamy-garlic-parmesan-pork-chops/" rel="noreferrer">Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Pork Chops</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/baked-buffalo-meatballs/" rel="noreferrer">Baked Buffalo Meatballs</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers/" rel="noreferrer">Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/herbed-butter-roasted-chicken/" rel="noreferrer">Herbed Butter Roasted Chicken</a></li> </ul> <p>Ready to give ButcherBox a try? Click here for <a target="_blank" href="http://butcherbox.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=28&aff_id=2136&source=evergreen" rel="nofollow noreferrer">$20 off + a special monthly offer</a>!</p> </section> </article>