5 reasons to consider a meat subscription box in 2024

A meat subscription can be a great way to reinvigorate your kitchen – and your lifestyle.

If you've been thinking about a meat subscription for ages, or you've just heard about it for the first time, you're in the right place to learn more.

Today, we take a look at five of the benefits a meat subscription box can offer.

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1. Restaurant-quality meat without restaurant prices

It's no secret that many Australians are experiencing cost of living pressures. So it's important to look for ways to cut back on costs – without compromising on quality.

A meat subscription box can be an effective way to enjoy a high standard of meat, while not spending too much in the process. You can get high-quality cuts, a broad range of meat types and many different styles of pre-preparation.

Let's break down some of the costs, using ButcherCrowd as a reference point.

Currently, the average cost of a weekly grocery shop in NSW is about $232.

Across the wider country, 18% of grocery spend each week is on meat – which we can estimate to be around $41.76 in NSW.

By contrast, ButcherCrowd starts at $139 each month for its value box, which is designed for a 2-person household. This works out to be just $34.75 per week.

Things also get cheaper as you purchase more, too. A large custom box is $269 – it's designed for a larger family, and ends up equating to about $4.89 per serving, based on a 200g protein serve.

Now, everyone's household, diet and expenses are different. It's important to factor these considerations in. But depending on your circumstances, this may be a way to purchase high-quality meat in a way that offers better value.

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2. It supports sustainable, locally-farmed, Aussie products

Opting for a meat subscription box can be a great way to help support local farmers, as well as more sustainable farming practices.

Longer-term, this can benefit the Australian economy and farming industry as a whole. By encouraging the adoption of more sustainable farming practices, it can also lead to better-quality meat and better pay for farmers.

For example, ButcherCrowd procures its meat from ethical and sustainable sources around Australia.

Suppliers have free-roaming animals and don't use antibiotics to artificially enhance their livestock. By cutting out the need for feed lots and sale yards, as well as reducing transportation and distribution cost, ButcherCrowd is also able to pass more back to the farmers.

3. You can add variety to your diet

One of the other advantages of a meat subscription box is that it can be used to add new flavours and meat products into your diet.

If you've previously wanted to broaden your own – or your family's – culinary horizons but not been sure how to start, a meat subscription box can be an excellent way to experiment.

Some examples might include Osso Bucco, Lamb Rosemary and Honey Sausages, Beef Brisket and Australian Wild Caught Red Snapper.

ButcherCrowd allows you to tweak your box on a monthly basis. You can repeat last month's order, or adjust on the fly.

In fact, many of the cuts that ButcherCrowd offers generally aren't available on supermarket shelves. This means that you can try new things every month if you want – and if you or the kids like them, you're then able to incorporate them into your future orders.

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4. You can save time on shopping

By investing in a meat subscription box, you can cut back on the time you spend at the supermarket. There's no more need to fuss around in the freezer or deli section, looking for prime cuts.

Instead, you can just get high-quality meat delivered directly to your door. Knowing you've got meat at home can also help you cut back on some of the potential pitfalls of grocery shopping, too – like regrettable impulse purchases, or shopping while you're hungry.

Let's look at ButcherCrowd as an example. You just select the size of box you want, and then you're able to create a selection of meats from scratch.

You can customise the box to suit your family's preferences – all without needing to worry about missing something essential while you're in the supermarket.

5. New year, new you – help establish better routines for yourself

Last – but certainly not least – it's important to remember that 2024 has just kicked off. So if you're looking to make some lifestyle changes for the new year, meat subscription boxes can be a great way to help you establish new routines.

After all, simply opting for pre-made low-calorie meals won't necessarily help you develop good nutritional habits. Accordingly, meat subscriptions are often go-tos for many personal trainers, fitness influencers, dietitians, nutritionists and others in the healthy eating space.

Ordering from a provider like ButcherCrowd can be a great way to know what food you'll have on hand in advance. In turn, this can be a helpful tool to support the whole family with forward planning — like meal prepping.

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