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.
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The Country Butcher
2763 Oak Grove Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-5908
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MS Farmers Meat Market
5295 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-6022
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Lil Butcher Shoppe
1910 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Mon-Tue 9:30am-5:30pm, Thu-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm
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Lil Butcher Shoppe Smoked Sausage
Hattiesburg, MS
Mon-Tue 9:30am-5:30pm, Thu-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm
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Strick's Specialty Meats & Custom Processing
3802 W 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5788
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Coyote Pointe Meat Company
6565 U S Highway 98 Ste 100, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-5407
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601 Meats and More
25 Monroe Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Enslin And Son Packing Co
2501 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Southern Meat Co
2212 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-1021
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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.