📊 Area Average vs Store Specials Comparison
Compare current butcher and supermarket specials directly against your local metro benchmark and calculate exact bulk savings.
| Cut | Category | Best Cooking Method | Target Internal Temp | Grain & Slicing Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverside | 🥩 Beef | Vinegar wash, toasted coriander rub; 3-4 days biltong air-dry | 45-55% weight loss (moist) | Strictly across grain, 18mm |
| Farmstyle Boerewors | 🌭 Sausages | Medium-low hardwood coals; turn once gently with tongs | 72°C (160°F) juicy | Never pierce casing (preserves juices) |
| Beef Brisket | 🥩 Beef | Texas crutch butcher paper wrap; post-oak 105°C (225°F) 14 hours | 95°C-98°C (203°F-208°F) probe tender | Slice flat across grain; rotate point 90° |
| Ribeye / Scotch | 🥩 Beef | Reverse sear; smoking hot cast iron butter baste | 54°C (130°F) Medium-Rare | Dry brine 24h uncovered in fridge |
| Pork Belly | 🥓 Pork | Diamond skin score; dry salt 24h; 220°C high heat blast | 85°C (185°F) tender | Pour boiling water over skin before drying |
| Droëwors | 🌭 Sausages | Thin sheep casing; hang in breezy room 3-5 days | Dry and snappy | 100% beef fat only (prevents souring) |