Meats from Kroger not good

nolaegghead

We don't have Kroger around New Orleans.  I've to their stores in other areas, and they have concluded they suck.

Dondgc

nolaegghead said:

We don't have Kroger around New Orleans.  I've to their stores in other areas, and they have concluded they suck.

Unfortunately we also don't have one of those nice Costco meat counters that sell SRF briskets. But I guess I should be happy that we can at least get full packers even if not SRF  

HeavyG

We have Kroger's in my area and the only meat we've bought there is the occasional pound or two of ground round and whenever they have chuck roasts on sale for $2.xx/lb we'll pick up a couple.

Haven't had any complaints about those items. Have tried some of their store brand items and they've been a mixed bag.

The only grocery store I get excited by is Wegman's and we are finally getting one in our area next Spring. I'm already giddy with excitement.

Austin Egghead

Here in Rowlett we have: "maybe Tom Thumb" (maybe I can find it); just remodeled Aldi, still not impressed; "not much choice" Sprouts; and "less than stellar beef" Costco.  We drive down to Waxachache HEB to get his scripts and do our bulk shopping then.  We have talked with the HEB store manager and she said to get a letter writing campaign going.  If enough people show interest, HEB will  move into the NTexas area.
if you are in East Garland, I recommend Dave's meat market.  We have not been disappointed with any of the meat we have purchased.  

gdenby

My family never ate a huge amount of meat, except after getting the 1st Egg, and then sort of binged for a year or 2. But over the years I've gone w. more and more local butcher purchases. Not really all that much more travel, and the quality is always better than the best chain stores. Indiana produces lots of fine pork, so the chain markets are usually a good source for that, but none of the chains have chicken that is as good, or any fresh sausages.

frazzdaddy

I live in Moncure and work in Cary. Like you said Kroger pulled out because no one shopped there anymore. We just got Publix and Wegmon's is opening 3 new stores in Raleigh /Cary, they saw the writing on the wall.

TEXASBGE2018

Austin Egghead said:

Here in Rowlett we have: "maybe Tom Thumb" (maybe I can find it); just remodeled Aldi, still not impressed; "not much choice" Sprouts; and "less than stellar beef" Costco.  We drive down to Waxachache HEB to get his scripts and do our bulk shopping then.  We have talked with the HEB store manager and she said to get a letter writing campaign going.  If enough people show interest, HEB will  move into the NTexas area.
if you are in East Garland, I recommend Dave's meat market.  We have not been disappointed with any of the meat we have purchased.  

I just saw Dave’s meat market. I’m gonna try going there and also gonna try sprouts.

BikerBob

I'm glad the Harris Tetter is better than Kroger since, they like City Market, are Kroger. I too dislike buying water for whatever price meat costs. I have Publix, Walmart, Food Lion, IGA, Piggly Wiggly and Kroger as choices. The Pig and IGA have sometimes had good meat. In the words of an employee at the Pig as to the quality of steaks on sale, "It's a $3.99 steak what do you think?"

H12mike

I stopped buying Kroger meats two years ago because of hit and miss quality.  I now purchase all my meats from Old Town Meat Market in Lewisville.  Great people, service and quality.  I understand there is a similar market in McKinney.

alaskanassasin

frazzdaddy said:

I live in Moncure and work in Cary. Like you said Kroger pulled out because no one shopped there anymore. We just got Publix and Wegmon's is opening 3 new stores in Raleigh /Cary, they saw the writing on the wall.

  Lived in Cary before it went crazy... Containment Area for Relocated Yankees. 

jdkeithbge

I recently made the switch to Market Street after being a long-time Kroger shopper. Noticed a lot of the same meat quality issues you mention, especially the chicken breasts.  Market Street is maybe slightly more expensive, but I think cheaper than Sprouts with better selection.  Quality and service at Market Street are great.

@H12mike I have been meaning to check out Old Town Meat Market, always hear good things.

Austin Egghead

Try the home made jerky at Dave’s. It make awesome SOS using Alton’s recipe

Carolina Q

Have you tried Restaurant Depot? Looks like they have stores in Dallas, Ft Worth and Richardson. Wholesale only. If you own a business, you can get a membership. If not, for $35/year you can join the Kansas City BBQ Society ((KCBS). Their members can shop at RD. 

TEXASBGE2018

Carolina Q said:

Have you tried Restaurant Depot? Looks like they have stores in Dallas, Ft Worth and Richardson. Wholesale only. If you own a business, you can get a membership. If not, for $35/year you can join the Kansas City BBQ Society ((KCBS). Their members can shop at RD. 

Ya, I have not. My mother in law used to own a BBQ business and she shopped there all the time. Again, my hesitation with that and Costco is the sheer volume I would have to buy.

GoldenQ

I like to get Costco choice steaks or when on sale HEB Prime 1 or sometimes they have excellent choice on sale.   My Kroger went lower quality about 2 years ago. the old butcher was a friend of mine and he said everything is being selected in Atlanta and they are of the opinion that people will mostly but on price not quality. Also when the present butchers union contract ends he said they are planning to mostly cut in a central location for places like cities and only have someone in the market to help customers or to be a cutter not butcher for someone that wants something cut.  My old butcher was buying his meat at Stantons which is family owned in Alvin or from HEB when Prime was on sale before he quit kroger over their WE KNOW BETTER attitude and lesser quality.

Webass

Kroger in Knoxville has Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts on sale for $1.88/Reg. $4.99.  Pretty good chicken at a very good price.  I stocked up yesterday and vac sealed in packs of 2.  I assume other Kroger's have the same sale, at least regionally.

rtgurley

If you are passing through south Plano you can order a Freezer pack from Hirsch's Meats.

https://www.hirschsmeats.com/freezerpacks

Local Yocal in McKinney has a similar offer

http://www.localyocalfarmtomarket.com/value-packages