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Custom-Cut Butcher Shops in Massachusetts

13 of the 716 butcher shops, meat markets and specialty food stores we track in Massachusetts have custom cutting. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

13shops
12cities
716shops statewide

A butcher shop's map listing usually just says "butcher shop" or "meat market," with no way to tell whether the shop cuts meat to order or only sells pre-packaged cuts from the case — that distinction lives on the shop's own site or a sign in-store, not in any searchable field. Every shop on this page has custom cutting confirmed directly from the butcher's own website or posted services.

Charlton 2

  1. Ed Stearns Dressed Meats

    27 Worcester Rd, Charlton, MA 01507-1597

    Tue-Wed 9am-5pm; Thu-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm

    Custom cuts
    Call Website All Charlton

  2. Ed Stearns Dressed Meats

    137 Southbridge Rd, Charlton, MA 01507

    Tue-Wed 9am-5pm; Thu-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm

    Custom cuts
    Call Website All Charlton

Boston 1

  1. Walden Local Butcher Shop

    316 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2774

    Mon 1pm-7pm; Tue-Fri 1pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 9am-7pm

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageLocal farms
    Call Website All Boston

Dracut 1

  1. Brown & Budnick Meats

    1794 Bridge St, Dracut, MA 01826-2612

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausage
    Call Website All Dracut

Great Barrington 1

  1. Mazzeo's Meat & Seafood

    760 S Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

    Mon-Sun 9am-7pm

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageLocal farms
    Call Website All Great Barrington

Hanover 1

  1. Previte's Marketplace

    283 Columbia Rd, Hanover, MA 02339-2147

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 8am-4pm (Weymouth); Mon

    Custom cuts
    Call Website All Hanover

Hardwick 1

  1. Stillman Quality Meats

    561 Tresher Rd, Hardwick, MA 01037

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processingLocal farms
    Call Website All Hardwick

Norfolk 1

  1. Dona Ana Meat and Seafood Market

    218 Dedham St, Norfolk, MA 02056-1558

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processingLocal farms
    Call Website All Norfolk

North Attleboro 1

  1. The Meat Bar Marketplace

    33 N Washington St, North Attleboro, MA 02760-1605

    Custom cutsLocal farms
    Call Website All North Attleboro

Northampton 1

  1. Sutter Meats

    65 King St, Northampton, MA 01060-3223

    Tue-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm

    Custom cutsDry-aged beefHouse-made sausageLocal farms
    Call Website All Northampton

Salisbury 1

  1. Bucciarelli's Butcher Shop & Deli

    147 Bridge Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952-2454

    Custom cutsHouse-made sausage
    Call Website All Salisbury

Saugus 1

  1. Lynnfield Meat & Deli

    142 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

    Custom cuts
    Call Website All Saugus

Westport 1

  1. Westport Meats

    251 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790-3500

    Sunday 9am - 5pm

    Custom cuts
    Call Website All Westport
Call ahead with your specs — thickness, bone-in or boneless, portion size — especially for larger or specialty orders. Custom cuts, whole animals, or holiday orders like a whole turkey or prime rib often need a few days' notice, so don't expect same-day service for anything out of the ordinary.

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Good to know

What does "custom cuts" mean at a butcher shop?

It means the butcher will cut meat to your specifications — a particular thickness, bone-in versus boneless, or a specific portion size — rather than just selling pre-cut packages from the display case. Many custom-cut butchers can also break down a whole animal or fill special orders if you ask ahead.

Do I need to order custom cuts in advance?

For simple requests like a thicker steak, many butchers can cut it while you wait. For larger orders — a whole animal, a large holiday roast, or bulk freezer packages — it's common to need a few days' notice so the shop can plan for it.

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 Massachusetts, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 13 meat processors across Massachusetts 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 13 specialized meat markets listed across Massachusetts on ButcherAtlas.