Optimize​ Your Barbecue: Find the Cheapest Cuts ⁢of Meat and‌ Where to Buy Them

With the National Holidays around the corner,⁤ the barbecue is ‍preparing to be the‌ protagonist of the celebrations.⁣ To enjoy a delicious barbecue that⁤ fits your ⁢budget, it’s essential to check⁢ where the cheapest meat​ is and which are the most affordable​ cuts.

This year, the celebration will be big, with ⁤at least five days of celebration, and the grill will ⁢be on more than one night. ⁤To⁣ make the most of‌ it, we’ve ⁢gathered some expert advice on the cheapest cuts of meat and where to buy them.

What are the Cheapest Cuts of Meat?

Álvaro Martínez, Commercial Manager of ⁤Doña Carne, notes ⁢that “Chile’s favorite meats are usually red ones like ​Lomo Liso and Vetado, but ⁣equally⁤ tasty and ⁢cheaper options are often overlooked,‌ such as Sobrecostilla, Punta Paleta, and Palanca.”

Experts advise buying:

• Overrib: a versatile‌ and economical cut​ that,​ with a good marinade and slow cooking, achieves the ideal flavor.
• Paddling Tip: This cut is famous for its tenderness and juiciness ‍when cooked slowly. ⁤Its concentrated flavor makes it an excellent option ‌for barbecues.
• Lever: This cut is an⁣ economical option that, when prepared well, can be very tasty. Its fibrous texture requires slow cooking at a‍ low temperature‍ to obtain tender and juicy ⁣meat.

Supermarket ​or Butcher Shop?: Where is the⁣ Cheapest ⁢Meat?

The Office⁤ of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) conducted ⁣a⁣ study that⁤ compared the price⁢ of meat in supermarkets and butcher​ shops. The results were as follows:

Beef

• Grocery: $8,014/kg in supermarkets versus $9,126/kg in butcher shops.
• Butcher’s Roast: $8,100/kg in supermarkets vs $8,929/kg in butcher shops
• Huachalomo: $8,313/kg⁢ in supermarkets versus $8,864/kg in butcher shops.
• Lwyn Llyfn: $13,599 in supermarkets versus ⁣$13,608/kg ⁤in butcher shops.
• Lomo Vetado: ‍$14,598⁢ in supermarkets versus⁢ $14,362/kg in butcher⁣ shops.
• Malaya: $8,657 in ⁣supermarkets versus‌ $8,171/kg in butcher shops.
• Liver: ⁤$11,520 ⁤in supermarkets⁣ versus $10,871/kg in butcher shops.
• Punta Picana: $11,016 in ⁤supermarkets versus $10,873/kg​ in butcher shops.
• Sobrecostilla: $8,371 in supermarkets‌ versus $8,787/kg in butcher shops.

Chicken and Pork

• Pork ribs: $8,993/kg in⁤ supermarkets ‍versus ⁤$6,980/kg in⁢ butcher shops.
• Boneless pork pulp: ‌$5,532/kg in⁢ supermarkets versus $5,316/kg in butcher shops.
• Cut grilled: ⁢$5,347/kg in supermarkets versus $4,844/kg in butcher​ shops.
• Boneless chicken breast: $6,178/kg in supermarkets versus $5,701/kg in⁤ butcher shops.
• Whole chicken: $3,259/kg in supermarkets versus $3,140/kg ​in ⁤butcher shops.