Full-service butcher shops and traditional meat markets offer custom cuts, specialty sausages, and whole-animal sourcing that standard supermarket counters rarely carry. Differences come down to whether a shop handles house-slaughtered livestock, stocks dry-aged prime beef, or focuses on specific regional and halal preparations. A map pin shows where the store is, but it will not tell you if they break down whole sides in-house or just sell pre-portioned case cuts.
Baltimore 12
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Ostrowski's of Bank Street
1801 Bank St, Baltimore, MD 21231-2507
Tuesday - 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Holly Poultry
2121 Wicomico St, Baltimore, MD 21230-1627
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Fenwick's Choice Meats
1065 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230-4154
Sunday 7am – 8pm
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Omaha Steaks
8137 Honeygo Blvd Ste B-2, Baltimore, MD 21236
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Amos Meats
400 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21201-1746
Monday: 5:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am – 7:00pm
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Package Deals Plus
2830 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
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The Butcher & The ‘wich
2600 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21218-4507
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JD's House of Bacon
7211 Rolling Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21224-2033
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Old Line Custom Meat Company
1600 S Monroe St, Baltimore, MD 21230-1716
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Wasserman & Lemberger Inc.
7006 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215-1436
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Fellner Meats
2101 E Monument St # 830, Baltimore, MD 21205-2345
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Monument Poultry
2101 E Monument St # 50, Baltimore, MD 21205-2345
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Hoffmans Quality Meats
13225 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740-1612
Mon - Sat
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
1580 Wesel Blvd Ste L, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Holsinger's Meat Market
18006 Maugans Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21767-9719
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Penn Avenue Meats
13142 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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Horst Meats Retail Market Llc
17809 Reiff Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740-2433
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J & D Meats
1583 Potomac Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742-2930
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KD Deer Processing
11588 Old Annapolis Rd, Frederick, MD 21701-3434
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FDK Halal Meats
430 E Patrick St Ste A, Frederick, MD 21701
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Halal Market
50 N McCain Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-3967
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International Bazaar
4 S McCain Dr, Frederick, MD 21703-6093
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Chop Shop Butchery
12209 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2203
Tue-Wed 10am-4pm, Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
16529 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Vaquita's Carniceria
15914 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1315
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Bismillah Halal Meat Market
1401 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783-4029
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MeatCrafters
3900 Ironwood Pl, Hyattsville, MD 20785-2313
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SunuHalal Meat
2063 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Rosedale 3
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Capital Meats
8912 Yellow Brick Rd Ste A, Rosedale, MD 21237-2352
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Binkert's Meat Products
8805 Philadelphia Rd, Rosedale, MD 21237-4310
Mon-Tue 9am-2pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sa
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Azan Halal Meats
8300 Pulaski Hwy Ste C, Rosedale, MD 21237-2966
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Burnie's Deer Processing
2800 Nicodemus Road, Westminster, MD 21157
24/7
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M&G Wild Game Processing
2020 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, MD 21157-7312
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Bullock's Meats
2020 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, MD 21157-7312
Aberdeen 2
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Bowman's Butcher Shop
3452 Churchville Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001-1029
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A-1 Poultry & Livestock
1515 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001-3916
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Omaha Steaks
2492 Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Mon-Sat 10-7 & Sun 10-6
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Hirthe, Kuvalis and Beer
1940 Gail Oval Annapolis, MD 21402, Annapolis, MD 21402
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Giant Food
11701 Beltsville Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705
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Us Beef Inc
10700 Hanna St, Beltsville, MD 20705-2123
Berlin 2
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J & M Meat Market
101 Williams St, Berlin, MD 21811-1283
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Captain Ron's Deer Processing
8616 Lewis Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Bethesda 2
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Butchers Alley
4961 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5203
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10AM-6:00PM, SATURDAY: 9AM-6PM, SUNDAY: 10AM-5PM
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The Organic Butcher
7925 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814-2424
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John Brown General and Butchery
13501 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
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Heavenly Ham
113 Old Padonia Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Dameron 2
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Trossbach Family Meats
18281 St Jeromes Neck Rd, Dameron, MD 20628
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Ridgell's Whitetail Butcher Shop
17425 Friendly Way, Dameron, MD 20628-3221
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
4725 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Carroll Farm To Table
3500 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Shrivers Meats
16436 Four Points Bridge Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Eiker's Deer Processing
9005 Crystal Fountain Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9420
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B & B Country Meats
11329 Upper Georges Creek Rd SW, Frostburg, MD 21532-3701
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Rt. 40 Butcher Shop
Frostburg, MD
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Butcher and Bay
12037 Belair Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087-1169
Sun-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm
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Greens Family Butcher Shop
12037 Belair Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Laurel 2
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Beiler's Meats
9701 Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20707-4405
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Laurel Meat Market
337 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707
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WAG Meats
23700 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650-4123
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Deere View Farm & Meats
28455 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650-4925
Oakland 2
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Hayhurst Custom Meat Processing, LLC
771 Kings Run Rd, Oakland, MD 21550-4234
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Back Woods Mountaintop Meat Shop
2413 Steyer Mine Rd, Oakland, MD 21550-6714
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Woods View Butchering
1118 England Creamery Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911-2325
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Garvin Family Butcher
810 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911-1909
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Sanchez Butcher Shop
717 Roland St, Salisbury, MD 21804-5939
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Wright's Butcher Shop and European Mounts
26920 Siloam Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801-1292
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Sudlerville Frozen Meat Locker
204 E Main St, Sudlersville, MD 21668-1294
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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Cedar Run Cattle Co.
320 John Powell Rd, Sudlersville, MD 21668
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Soko
7306 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912-4514
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
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Halal Meat Market
1335 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912-7445
Thurmont 2
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Shuff's Meat Market
12247 Baugher Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788-2333
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Rocko Meats
12623 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788-3008
Waldorf 2
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
50 Saint Patricks Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
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Dixon's Butcher Shop
15332 Woodville Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601-4388
Bittinger 1
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EJ's Taxidermy and Meat Processing
10502 Bittinger Road, Bittinger, MD 21522
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Pineline Poultry & Meats
19765A Lappans Rd Ste 19765A, Boonsboro, MD 21713
Bryans Road 1
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Chucks Butcher Shop
6946 Indian Head Hwy, Bryans Road, MD 20616
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
California 1
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Wild Game Processors
22399 Indian Bridge Rd, California, MD 20619-2204
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Hansen's Seafood
5438 Casson Neck Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
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J. W. Treuth and Sons
328 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228-5416
Tue-Wed, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm; Thu-Fri 8:30am-7p
Chester 1
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Maryland Blue Crab Express
600 Abruzzi Dr, Chester, MD 21619
Cobb Island 1
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Dave's Island Meats
17005 Cobb Island Rd, Cobb Island, MD 20625
Conowingo 1
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Galvinell Meat Co Inc
461 Ragan Rd, Conowingo, MD 21918-1224
Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-4pm, S
Crofton 1
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Capital Meats
2142 Priest Bridge Ct Ste 21, Crofton, MD 21114-2545
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Greise Brother's Packing LLC
11901 Greise Farm Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502-6817
Damascus 1
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KS Kuts
12415 Prices Distillery Rd, Damascus, MD 20872-1516
Delmar 1
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Jim's Custom Cutting
29590 Haneys Branch Rd, Delmar, MD 21875-2511
Denton 1
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Tuckahoe River Deer Processing
8636 Tuckahoe Rd, Denton, MD 21629-1653
Easton 1
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Esh's Meats
101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601-2735
Elkton 1
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Ron’s Deer Butchering
761 Augustine Herman Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921-7707
Ellerslie 1
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Kennell's Kustom Kuts and Deli
14004 Ellerslie Rd, Ellerslie, MD 21529-1236
Essex 1
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Dudek's Meat Market
208 Mace Ave, Essex, MD 21221-6659
Forestville 1
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Stachowski Sausage
8000 Fernham Ln, Forestville, MD 20747-4519
Friendsville 1
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Working H Meats
5481 Friendsville Rd, Friendsville, MD 21531
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Brandy Farms Stuffed Hams
801 Brandy Farms Ln, Gambrills, MD 21054-1417
Glen Arm 1
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ZamZam Custom Halal Meats
5132 Long Green Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057-9718
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Yoder's Butcher Barn
3521 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536-1319
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Greensboro 1
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Knifebox Custom Cuts
MD-313 & Knife Box Rd, Greensboro, MD 21639
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C & L Deer Processing
1046 S Carroll St, Hampstead, MD 21074-1816
Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Sat 3pm-8pm
Harwood 1
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Harwood Butcher Shop Deer Processing
4531 S Polling House Rd, Harwood, MD 20776-9664
Highland 1
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Boarman's Old Fashioned Meat Market
13402 Clarksville Pike, Highland, MD 20777-9537
Hurlock 1
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Capital Meats
201 Jackson St, Hurlock, MD 21643-3689
Jefferson 1
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Hemps Meats
3740 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755-8102
Knoxville 1
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Pry's Deer Processing
1118 Lees Ln, Knoxville, MD 21758-9407
Lanham 1
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Lemar Halal Market
9453 Lanham Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-2641
Lutherville 1
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The Pigheaded Butcher
1840 York Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Maurer and Miller Meat
3278 Main St, Manchester, MD 21102
Mardela Springs 1
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Off The Neck - Game Butcher Shop
7712 Todd Ln, Mardela Springs, MD 21837-2466
Mechanicsville 1
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Stauffer's Butcher Barn
26517 S Sandgates Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659-2755
Middle River 1
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Champion Meats
203 Carroll Island Rd, Middle River, MD 21220-2209
Middletown 1
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Rancho del firogrifico
2111 Old National Pike, Middletown, MD 21769-9204
Monkton 1
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Roseda Beef Farm
15620 Carroll Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
Mt Airy 1
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Wagner Meats
604 N Main St, Mt Airy, MD 21771-7498
Mon-Tue 8am-4pm, Wed-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 7:30am
Newark 1
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Butcher shop
9115 Cropper Island Rd, Newark, MD 21841
Wed-Sat 11am-6:30pm
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Backwoods Deer Processing
1701 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901-5456
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The Meat Shoppe
4969 Mercantile Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236-4910
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Jerry D's Seafood Market
7804 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
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Shlomo's Kosher Meat and Fish Market
506 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208-5302
Pittsville 1
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Longhorn butcher and taxidermy
5296 Morris Rd, Pittsville, MD 21850-2151
Preston 1
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Frase's Meat Shop
24003 Friendship Rd, Preston, MD 21655-2428
Prince Frederick 1
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Rowell's Butcher Shop
995 German Chapel Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678-3646
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Rockville Gourmet Halal Meat
1331 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1444
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Heavenly Ham
550 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146-2938
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Three Springs Meat
4233 Harpers Ferry Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782-1818
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El Gaucho Meat & Fish
4301 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Smithsburg 1
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Phil & Jerry's Meats & More
22937 Jefferson Blvd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sparks Glencoe 1
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Watson and William Farm
16548 Cedar Grove Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152-9431
Stevensville 1
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The Monocle Meat Company
136 Kent Lndg, Stevensville, MD 21666-2587
Swanton 1
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Hutton Farms & Custom Butchering
17700 Maryland Hwy, Swanton, MD 21561-1305
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Bowling Green Grass Fed Beef
1475 Underwood Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
Taneytown 1
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A & W Country Meats
12 Middle St, Taneytown, MD 21787-2384
Mon 8am-4pm, Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Temple Hills 1
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Mid-Atlantic Seafood Market
7092 Allentown Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748-5333
Towson 1
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Omaha Steaks
718 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204
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C & K Meats
5030 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9124
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All Star Deer Processing
4700 Jolly Acres Rd, White Hall, MD 21161-9514
White Plains 1
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Los Compadres Number 2
4425 Crain Hwy, White Plains, MD 20695
Woodsboro 1
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Good Hope Farmstead
Renner Road, Woodsboro, MD 21798
Also in Maryland
- Specialty Food Stores191
- Delis66
- Seafood Markets41
- Deer & Game Processing19
- Cheese Shops13
- Custom-Cut Butcher Shops7
- Halal Butchers6
Good to know
What is the difference between a butcher shop and a grocery meat counter?
Independent butcher shops typically source higher-grade or locally raised livestock and cut whole animals or primals on site. This allows skilled staff to fulfill custom thickness requests, provide specialized offal, and process custom sausage recipes that standard grocery stores do not offer.
How do prices at independent meat markets compare to supermarkets?
Everyday commodities like conventional chicken breast may cost slightly more at a specialty market, but premium cuts often carry comparable or better value for the higher quality. Specialty items like dry-aged beef or local heritage pork typically range from $15 to $35 per pound depending on the cut and farm sourcing.
Can I request specific cuts or whole-animal shares?
Most standalone meat markets accept custom requests for non-standard cuts, extra-thick steaks, or specific fat trims if you ask a few days in advance. Many shops also sell quarter, half, or whole animal packages, though these require advance deposits and freezer space.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Maryland, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 137 meat processors across Maryland on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 137 specialized meat markets listed across Maryland on ButcherAtlas.