Where we'd buy the good stuff
Gear is half the story. These are the meat clubs, online butchers and BBQ boxes we point friends to when they want great meat to smoke, snack on or give as a gift.
Carnivore Club
A monthly box of artisan cured meats (salami, chorizo, jerky and more), usually themed around one small producer. Gift and one-time boxes are available.
Best for: Charcuterie lovers and an easy monthly gift
Visit Carnivore ClubGrill Masters Club
Rubs, sauces and grilling extras picked by pitmasters, shipped every few months. You can buy one box as a gift or prepay a year.
Best for: Backyard cooks who like trying new rubs and sauces
Visit Grill Masters ClubGoldbelly
Ships food from well-known restaurants nationwide, including legendary barbecue joints. Brisket, ribs and burnt ends from places you would otherwise have to fly to.
Best for: Tasting real pit barbecue without the road trip
Visit GoldbellyButcherBox
Grass-fed beef, heritage-breed pork and free-range chicken delivered frozen on a schedule. Pork butts, ribs and brisket-friendly cuts are easy to stock up on.
Best for: Keeping the freezer full of quality cuts to smoke
Visit ButcherBoxSnake River Farms
Known for American Wagyu brisket and Kurobuta pork. A favorite of competition cooks and anyone planning a special-occasion smoke.
Best for: A showpiece brisket or holiday roast
Visit Snake River FarmsPorter Road
A whole-animal butcher that ships pasture-raised beef, pork and chicken, dry-aged and cut to order. Good source for big smoking cuts.
Best for: Butcher-quality cuts shipped to your door
Visit Porter Road