About the Meat Department
The Best Course - For Your Main Course
There's nothing like the first bite of a juicy porterhouse. Or the crisp skin on a roasted duck with orange glaze. Or even the first cut into a leg of lamb that's been slow roasted so long the meat is falling off the bone. At Balducci's, we know that meat makes the meal. That's why we have the finest prime beef and natural beef, milk-raised veal, homemade sausages, and more. And, we're always happy to help you make the best selections for any occasion. Our customers know: our meat is the freshest and best!
There's nothing like the first bite of a juicy porterhouse. Or the crisp skin on a roasted duck with orange glaze. Or even the first cut into a leg of lamb that's been slow roasted so long the meat is falling off the bone. At Balducci's, we know that meat makes the meal. That's why we have the finest prime beef and natural beef, milk-raised veal, homemade sausages, and more. And, we're always happy to help you make the best selections for any occasion. Our customers know: our meat is the freshest and best!
MEAT ARTICLE ARCHIVE
D'Artagnan Hot Dogs
For over twenty years, D'Artagnan has brought exquisite and exotic meats to America. Now, D'Artagnan's brand new line of hot dogs that are changing the way the classic picnic and barbeque foods are viewed. No more "mystery meat" or fillers; D'Artagnan hot... MoreVande Rose Sausage
The Van Gilst, DeBruin, and Rozenbloom families banded together over 100 years ago when they immigrated to America from Holland and decided to raise only one breed of pig: the Duroc. The Duroc has been an American breed for 175 years, and while it is... MoreSimply Sausage (DC/MD/VA only)
After a trek across Europe and lessons from 2941's Jonathan Krinn and Jaleo's Jose Andres, former CIA analyst Stanley Feder has mastered the market for artisan-quality sausage. And it's not just technique; Feder insists on taking flavor to the superlative,... MoreFlat Iron Steak
Appearances can be deliciously deceiving. This steak may be named for having the shape of the common household appliance, but that's where the comparison ends. This particular steak, which comes from the chuck, or shoulder cut, has been... MoreHanger Steak
Also called "butcher's steak," and similar to the flat iron steak, the hanger steak is not as well known as others such as filet mignon or t-bone. In fact, you can only find it in specialty food markets such as Balducci's and upscale restaurants. It's a bit... MoreNEW! Flat Iron Steak
Appearances can be deliciously deceiving. This steak may be named for having the shape of the common household appliance, but that's where the comparison ends. This particular steak, which comes from the chuck, or shoulder cut, has been... MoreHanger Steak
Also called "butcher's steak," and similar to the flat iron steak, the hanger steak is not as well known as others such as filet mignon or t-bone. In fact, you can only find it in specialty food markets such as Balducci's and upscale restaurants. It's a bit... MorePeter Luger Steak Sauce
Taking steak from "super" to "superlative" For more than fifty years, diners and critics have praised Peter Luger's porterhouse for its fork-tender texture and flavor that borders on otherworldly. Now the world-famous steakhouse founded in Brooklyn... MoreAmerican Lamb
Lamb is a traditional choice for your spring holiday dinners. The tender, mellow cuts of meat have an earthiness similar to other dark meats and can be seasoned in a variety of ways -- from lemon, garlic and olive oil, to curry and cumin. So when... MoreDUROC: THE FINEST HAM FOR EASTER
It's become an American tradition to serve ham for the Easter holiday, so doesn't it make sense to serve a ham built on the American dream? The Van Gilst, DeBruin, and Rozenbloom families banded together over 100 years ago when they immigrated to America... MoreDomestic Frenched Rack of Lamb
If you've ever ordered a rack of lamb from a fine restaurant, chances are it was "frenched" and brought out to you. The tender meat was roasted or seared, the inside lightly pink and juicy from being cooked medium rare. The taste was sweet and delicate in... MoreAll Natural Beef Tenderloin
The tenderest of all cuts of beef, tenderloin makes an elegant dinner for two. Seasoned just right and seared to juicy medium-rare perfection, it's an eating experience that makes for a great memory. Our customers can choose between USDA prime and USDA... MoreIndividual Beef Wellington
If you've ever had the pleasure of ordering our beef Wellington for one of your holiday meals, right about now you're salivating at the memory of biting into our flaky puff pastry and tasting the moist and juicy slices of tenderloin mingled with our sinfully... MoreDomestic Frenched Rack of Lamb
If you've ever ordered a rack of lamb from a fine restaurant, chances are it was "frenched" and brought out to you. The tender meat was roasted or seared, the inside lightly pink and juicy from being cooked medium rare. The taste was sweet and delicate in... MoreAll Natural Beef Tenderloin
The most tender of all cuts of beef, tenderloin makes an elegant dinner for two. Seasoned just right and seared to juicy medium-rare perfection, it's an eating experience that makes for a great memory. Our customers can choose between USDA prime and USDA... MoreIndividual Beef Wellington
If you've ever had the pleasure of ordering our Beef Wellington for one of your holiday meals, right about now you're salivating at the memory of biting into our flaky puff pastry and tasting the moist and juicy slices of tenderloin mingled with our... MoreBoneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
You've left the rich feasts of the holidays behind and you're ready to start 2008 with a healthier diet. Where to begin? As most experts will tell you, a diet isn't about denying yourself the foods you love, just making better choices. That's why for the... MoreBilinski Chicken Sausages
They're great with sauerkraut and beans, or nestled alongside a stack of pancakes. Sausages are a flavorful ingredient in creating a number of dishes. Unfortunately, sausages can also be high in fat and full of preservatives. How do you get flavor without... MoreNatural Beef Chuck Roast
Pot roast is one of those great winter meals. Slow roasted in its own juices, it's lovely served with potatoes, carrots and celery for a hearty dinner. The best way to make it is with boneless chuck roast, available at Balducci's. Our beef chuck roast is... MoreUSDA Prime Beef
Tis the Season for Tantalizing Flavor Your holiday celebration deserves the finest foods to enhance it. And when you've found a sumptuous main course, everything else comes together. That's why the meat department is featuring USDA dry-aged and... MoreFree-Range Geese
A Rich Holiday Tradition "There never was such a goose. Bob said he didn't believe there ever was such a goose cooked. Its tenderness and flavour, size and cheapness, were the themes of universal admiration. Eked out by apple-sauce and mashed... MoreFresh Foie Gras by D'Artagnan
Foie gras (pronounced fwah grah) is the fattened liver of a duck produced by a special feeding process. It results in a luxurious product that has an unexpectedly velvety texture and an incredibly rich flavor. Anyone who has had this delicacy will be able... MoreTurkeys
Balducci's Turkeys The Finest Thanksgiving Dinner Starts with the Finest Turkeys Maryland/DC/Virginia Maple Lawn Farms All Natural Turkey This year, Balducci's chose Maple Lawn Farms of Howard County, Maryland as one of their local providers... MoreDuroc Hams
An American Ham For the American Holiday Did you know that ham is one of the oldest meats eaten by man? It makes sense, then, that hams are produced by nearly every country in the world. For this holiday season, I wanted to highlight a brand of... More
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