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Meat Buying Guides

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Everything you need to know before placing an order. Compare grass fed vs grain fed, marbling scores, MSA grades, halal certification, and how to spot freshness when shopping for meat online or in store.
Buying cheap meat in bulk and portioning a whole primal for the freezer

Sep 09, 2026  ·  6 min read

Where to Buy Cheap Meat Without Sacrificing Quality

Cheap meat has a reputation problem, and most of it is deserved. The way to spend less without eating worse is not...

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Cube roll, scotch fillet and bone-in rib eye fillet shown side by side

Sep 09, 2026  ·  6 min read

Rib Eye Fillet vs Scotch Fillet: Same Cut, Different Name?

A rib eye fillet and a scotch fillet are the same piece of beef. So are rib fillet and cube roll. Australian...

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Whole Australian striploin, the cut sold as both sirloin and porterhouse

Aug 31, 2026  ·  5 min read

Sirloin vs Porterhouse: Why Australia Confuses the Two

Ask two Australian butchers for the same steak and one will call it sirloin while the other calls it porterhouse. Both are...

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Close-up of raw steak showing the fine fat flecks that set a beef marble score

Jun 20, 2026  ·  8 min read

Beef Marble Score Explained: What to Look For When Buying

Marble score explained for Australian buyers: how the AUS-MEAT MB0 to 9+ scale works, what each score means for flavour, and what...

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Bulk meat box of vacuum-sealed Australian beef cuts ready to portion and freeze

Jun 20, 2026  ·  8 min read

How to Buy Meat in Bulk and Save in Australia

Buying meat in bulk is one of the simplest ways to cut your grocery bill. This guide covers how much you can...

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Grass-fed and grain-fed beef steaks side by side comparing colour and marbling

Jun 20, 2026  ·  5 min read

Grass Fed vs Grain Fed Beef: Which to Buy

Grass fed vs grain fed beef compared: flavour, marbling, nutrition, price and which to buy for everyday meals, steaks and special occasions...

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Selection of cheaper beef cuts including chuck, brisket and rump on a butcher block

Jun 20, 2026  ·  5 min read

Cheapest Beef Cuts That Still Taste Great

The cheapest beef cuts that still taste great, ranked for Australian buyers, with AUD prices, the best cooking method for each and...

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Wagyu and Angus steaks side by side showing the marbling difference

Jun 20, 2026  ·  6 min read

Wagyu vs Angus Beef: Which Beef Is Worth Buying

Wagyu vs Angus beef compared on marbling, flavour, price and value for Australian buyers, so you know exactly which premium beef is...

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Selection of premium steak cuts for a BBQ including scotch fillet and porterhouse

Jun 20, 2026  ·  6 min read

Best Steak for a BBQ: Top Cuts to Buy for the Grill

The best steak for a BBQ, ranked. Compare scotch fillet, porterhouse, rib eye, rump and T-bone by flavour, marbling and price, plus...

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