Across Nebraska, of the 254 butcher shops & specialty markets we list, 250 give a phone number, 54 publish opening hours and 111 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: gourmet selection (13), house jerky (13) and fresh produce (12). The longest-running is La Unica, in business since 1895. 9 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in Nebraska
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Pickrell Locker & SmokehousePickrell
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00 - noon
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2McLean BeefYork
Mon- Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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3B.I.G Meats Inc DBA Husker Home FoodsOmaha
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3:30pm
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4Wahoo Meat LockerWahoo
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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5Aurora Meat BlockAurora
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6Blair Meat MarketBlair
Tue-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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7Omaha Halal Live MarketOmaha
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm
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8Stoysich House of SausageOmaha
hours: 9:00
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9Burdette's Custom MeatsOrd
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun closed
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10Elmwood Meat PlantElmwood
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.
- Omaha55
- Lincoln28
- Grand Island6
- Crete5
- Fremont5
Other towns in Nebraska
One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Husker MeatsAinsworth
740 N Pine St, Ainsworth, NE 69210-1240
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Since 1970
Family-owned
Smoked meats
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Albion LockersAlbion
129 W Church St, Albion, NE 68620-1220
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Two Dam BuffaloAllen
58626 866 Rd, Allen, NE 68710-5091
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Belschner Custom MeatsAmherst
110 S Main St, Amherst, NE 68812-4505
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Black Sheep MeatsArnold
216 S Walnut St, Arnold, NE 69120
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Raikes Beef Co.Ashland
1408 Silver St, Ashland, NE 68003-1846
Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Maschka's Sausage ShopAshton
11 E Duncan St, Ashton, NE 68817
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RAKK Lockers LLCAtkinson
110 E Union St, Atkinson, NE 68713-5123
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Aurora Meat BlockAurora
1001 13th St, Aurora, NE 68818-2007
Since 1965
Seafood · Gourmet selection · Smoked meats
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SNACKOLOGYAurora
1014 12th St, Aurora, NE 68818-2003
Gourmet selection · Fresh produce
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Winfield Sweets N EatsAurora
1001 13th St, Aurora, NE 68818-2007
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Wicked Good FoodsBeatrice
518 Ella St, Beatrice, NE 68310
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Justin's Neighborhood MeatsBeatrice
1725 N 6th St, Beatrice, NE 68310-1406
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Happy Kernel Gourmet Kettle Corn and Pork RindsBeatrice
811 Court St, Beatrice, NE 68310-4006
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American ButchersBeaver City
809 O St, Beaver City, NE 68926-2786
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Volcanic PeppersBellevue
601 Fort Crook Rd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
Mon-Sat 11am-4pm
Smoked meats
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DDJ Hot SauceBellevue
1702 Randall Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005
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Dip Cravers Creamery & MercantileBellevue
2217 Franklin St, Bellevue, NE 68005
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Dundy County ProcessorsBenkelman
70388 Highway 61, Benkelman, NE 69021
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Blair Meat MarketBlair
312 N 16th St, Blair, NE 68008-1616
Tue-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Deli counter · Smoked meats
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Jisa Farmstead CheeseBrainard
2653 Q Rd, Brainard, NE 68626-3048
Fresh produce · Artisan cheeses
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Brainard MeatsBrainard
108 Brainard St, Brainard, NE 68626
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Cain Usa BeefBroken Bow
1040 S E St, Broken Bow, NE 68822-2430
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El Nopalito LLCBroken Bow
933 S E St, Broken Bow, NE 68822
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Cedar Rapids LockerCedar Rapids
311 W Main St, Cedar Rapids, NE 68627-5581
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Nelson's Butcher ShopCeresco
553 County Road 24, Ceresco, NE 68017-4231
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Clarks Locker & Meat ProcessingClarks
208 N Green St, Clarks, NE 68628-2759
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Toman City MarketClarkson
219 Pine St, Clarkson, NE 68629
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Buresh Meats - ColumbusColumbus
3325 21st St, Columbus, NE 68601-3056
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Palmeras Cuban StoreColumbus
2455 1st Ave #107, Columbus, NE 68601
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Cordova LockerCordova
335 Hector St, Cordova, NE 68330-3000
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Busy Bones ButcherCozad
75829 Road 426, Cozad, NE 69130-5119
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Creighton LockersCreighton
705 Peyton Ave, Creighton, NE 68729-4029
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Buresh MeatsDavid City
1339 38 Rd, David City, NE 68632-6524
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Zero PantryDeshler
715 4th St, Deshler, NE 68340-1801
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The Store at Heartland ProvisionsDiller
409 Commercial St, Diller, NE 68342-4095
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Rock Creek AquacultureDiller
70850 578th Ave, Diller, NE 68342-4026
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Blue Valley Brand MeatsDiller
409 Commercial St, Diller, NE 68342-4095
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Sanders Specialty Meats and ProduceDwight
2499 25 Rd, Dwight, NE 68635-3045
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Rick's MeatsElkhorn
2929 N 204th St, Elkhorn, NE 68022-1201
Since 1952
Smoked meats
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Elmwood Meat PlantElmwood
144 N 4th St, Elmwood, NE 68349-2269
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 2005
Wild game · Smoked meats · House jerky
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Hollenbeck FarmsElmwood
27107 Fletcher Ave, Elmwood, NE 68349-2233
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SteakMaster Inc.Elwood
74276 Road 426, Elwood, NE 68937
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Family-owned
Wild game · House jerky
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Fairbury Steaks IncFairbury
504 D St, Fairbury, NE 68352
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The Fairfield Butcher ShopFairfield
301 N D St, Fairfield, NE 68938
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Jack's ProcessingFalls City
210 W 7th St, Falls City, NE 68355-3235
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T&R Butcher BlockFordyce
123 Main St, Fordyce, NE 68736-9702
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Garvin MeatsFranklin
1106 16th Ave, Franklin, NE 68939-2046
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River's Edge Meat LockerFullerton
104 N Fuller St, Fullerton, NE 68638-3137
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MitchymeatsFullerton
600 Division St, Fullerton, NE 68638-3074
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Marky's Meat MarketGering
2943 Red Barn Dr, Gering, NE 69341-1767
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Oliv3rs Meat Market and CateringGibbon
49420 Highway 30, Gibbon, NE 68840-6160
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Gibbon Meat Packing FacilityGibbon
12 Lawn Ave, Gibbon, NE 68840-6183
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Smidt Family ProcessingGlenvil
300 Winters Ave, Glenvil, NE 68941-2786
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Otte Packing PlantGordon
2869 US Highway 20, Gordon, NE 69343-5558
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Fresh Seasons MarketGothenburg
718 4th St, Gothenburg, NE 69138
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Tiede BratsGothenburg
603 9th St, Gothenburg, NE 69138-2008
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Ogallala Natural BeefGrant
445 Mitchem Ave, Grant, NE 69140-3067
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Rolling T's Custom KitchenGresham
345 Elm St, Gresham, NE 68367-9700
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Chili Dawg's Foods of FireGretna
11844 Standing Stone Dr #400, Gretna, NE 68028
Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Gourmet selection
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Custom PackHastings
601 W J St, Hastings, NE 68901-6936
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Nebraska PrimeHastings
1009 W M St, Hastings, NE 68901
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The Cheese and Wine ShopHastings
615 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901
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Table Top MeatsHemingford
815 Box Butte Ave, Hemingford, NE 69348-9700
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Jordans PackHemingford
1630 County Road 71, Hemingford, NE 69348-5062
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Henderson Meat ProcessorsHenderson
706 Road B, Henderson, NE 68371-8911
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Nebraska Star BeefHoldrege
73934 J Rd, Holdrege, NE 68949-4024
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
House jerky
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Fritz's MeatHoldrege
1304 4th Ave, Holdrege, NE 68949-3211
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
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Holdrege Market PlaceHoldrege
Burlington, Holdrege, NE 68949
Mon-Sun 7am-10pm
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Agri Co-opHoldrege
310 Logan St, Holdrege, NE 68949-2723
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Faltin Meat MarketHowells
215 Center St, Howells, NE 68641-4140
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Nebraska Association of Meat ProcessorsHowells
215 Center St, Howells, NE 68641-4140
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Wahoo Locker Meats FremontInglewood
1155 S Broad St, Inglewood, NE 68025-6011
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Pelican's Meat ProcessingJohnson
208 Main St, Johnson, NE 68378-3590
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Fresh produce · House jerky
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Memory Lane RanchJohnstown
86638 Moonlake Avenue , Johnstown, NE 69214
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Pinon MarketKearney
527 E 25th St, Kearney, NE 68847-5523
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El Super Hispanic GroceryLa Vista
7127 Harrison St, La Vista, NE 68128
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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T&H Meat Co and Fine SpiritsLaurel
100 Highway 20 N, Laurel, NE 68745-1987
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Small Town ProcessingLeigh
301 W Railroad Ave, Leigh, NE 68643-5078
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Vazquez MarketLexington
1108 N Adams St, Lexington, NE 68850
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Weyrah Halal MarketLexington
608 N Washington St, Lexington, NE 68850-1916
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Melcher Locker and ProduceLindsay
122 Pine St, Lindsay, NE 68644
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Litchfield PackLitchfield
117 N Main St, Litchfield, NE 68852
Wild game
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Sandy Hill MeatsMaywood
106 N Commercial St, Maywood, NE 69038-5150
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Willow Creek MeatsMcCook
71178 US Highway 83, McCook, NE 69001-8557
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Carniceria CBMcCook
212 W C St, McCook, NE 69001-3614
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Robinson Meat ProcessingMitchell
140018 10th St, Mitchell, NE 69357-5522
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Deibler's Butcher BlockMullen
84191 S Highway 97, Mullen, NE 69152-5140
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Fareway Meat and GroceryNebraska City
1738 S 11th St, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm
Bakery
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R & M MeatsNorfolk
2606 S 13th St, Norfolk, NE 68701-1261
Mondays: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturdays: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Wild game · Smoked meats · House jerky
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Midwest Meat & FishNorfolk
904 W Omaha Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
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Lot 279Norfolk
439 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701-5234
Seafood · Fresh produce
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G&R Wild Game ProcessingNorfolk
205 S Eastwood, Norfolk, NE 68701
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North Bend LockerNorth Bend
627 Main St, North Bend, NE 68649-5020
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Saalfeld EnterprisesNorth Bend
684 County Road Q, North Bend, NE 68649-4037
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Popcorn County USANorth Loup
107 North Grand, North Loup, NE 68859
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Gourmet selection
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Birdwood BeefNorth Platte
1102 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101-3029
Tue 11am-2pm, Thu 3am-6pm, Sat 10am-12pm
House jerky
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Brothers Wholesale MeatsNorth Platte
Multiple, North Platte, NE 69101
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Shamrock LockerONeill
500 S 4th St, ONeill, NE 68763-1900
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Oakland Meat Processing PlantOakland
431 N Oakland Ave, Oakland, NE 68045
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Main Street MeatsOgallala
806 W 1st St, Ogallala, NE 69153
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Carniceria La VillitaOgallala
55 River Rd, Ogallala, NE 69153-3009
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Burdette's Custom MeatsOrd
47544 Sargent Ord Rd, Ord, NE 68862
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun closed
Locally owned
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Aj Cetak's Meat MarketOrd
100 N 15th St Ste 2, Ord, NE 68862
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Ord LockerOrd
81380 Highway 11, Ord, NE 68862-5096
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County 47 BeefOrd
80871 475th Ave, Ord, NE 68862-5009
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Harlan County Meat ProcessorOrleans
219 W Maple St, Orleans, NE 68966-4508
Smoked meats · House jerky
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Osmond ProcessingOsmond
204 N State St, Osmond, NE 68765
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DH LonghornPage
Page, NE
Family-owned
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Fareway Meat and GroceryPapillion
1325 Jersey St, Papillion, NE 68046
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Bakery
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Just Pop'd PopcornPapillion
9839 S 96th St, Papillion, NE 68046-4568
Since 2010
Gourmet selection
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Northwoods Cheese HausPapillion
310 N Washington St, Papillion, NE 68046
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Hearty Rancher Country Store & Meat ProcessingPaxton
409 E 2nd St, Paxton, NE 69155-1109
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Prairie ProcessingPaxton
698 Paxton Elsie Rd S, Paxton, NE 69155-2936
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ELTEE Mangalitsa's LLC Gourmet PorkPender
58515 Highway 16, Pender, NE 68047-4005
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Pickrell Locker & SmokehousePickrell
217 Austin St, Pickrell, NE 68422-3000
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00 - noon
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Cornelius ButcheryPickrell
1296 E Elm Rd, Pickrell, NE 68422-8051
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Meat Garden ButcheryPlattsmouth
207 Main St, Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1956
Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Since 2015
Wild game
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Pleasanton Meat ProcessingPleasanton
111 N Sycamore St, Pleasanton, NE 68866-3259
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The Meat HookPolk
235 N Main St, Polk, NE 68654-4019
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Locally owned
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Van Fleet Meat Co.Ralston
7615 Park Dr, Ralston, NE 68127
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Ravenna LockerRavenna
314 Milan Ave, Ravenna, NE 68869-1333
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J P's Butcher BlockRulo
205 W Martin St, Rulo, NE 68431-1861
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Sargent PackingSargent
Sargent, NE
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La Zacualpense StoreSchuyler
1013 B St, Schuyler, NE 68661
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Big Red Nebraska PopcornScottsbluff
1911 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Hill's ProcessingScottsbluff
40644 Highway 71, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-5306
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Korn King Gourmet PopcornScottsbluff
1501 2nd Ave, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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Henderson MeatsSeward
714 Seward St, Seward, NE 68434-2012
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Shelton LockerShelton
230 N A St, Shelton, NE 68876-1795
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KISST Organics-Health & Wellness Store/Firearms DivisionSidney
1020 Illinois St, Sidney, NE 69162
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Spelic's Market and MeatsSpalding
161 E St Joseph St, Spalding, NE 68665
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Twin Loups Quality MeatsSt Paul
805 Howard Ave, St Paul, NE 68873-2062
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Stapleton LockerStapleton
221 Main St, Stapleton, NE 69163
Deli counter
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Stapleton Cooperative Market & DeliStapleton
230 Main St, Stapleton, NE 69163
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K & H Specialty MeatsStuart
221 N Main St, Stuart, NE 68780-1797
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Den's Country MeatsTable Rock
62573 Highway 4, Table Rock, NE 68447
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Highway 50 SmokehouseTecumseh
281 N 12th St, Tecumseh, NE 68450-2199
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Pella's LockerTecumseh
1019 Cordelia St, Tecumseh, NE 68450-2473
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The ButcheryUlysses
1041 S 3rd St, Ulysses, NE 68669-6960
Mon-Thu 8am-4pm
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M K MeatsUnadilla
458 H St, Unadilla, NE 68454-4012
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Valentine Locker Frzn FoodlockrsValentine
1002 US-20, Valentine, NE 69201-2090
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Sokol Wild Game ProcessingVerdigre
501 S 2nd St, Verdigre, NE 68783-5100
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Wahoo Meat LockerWahoo
205 W 5th St, Wahoo, NE 68066-1864
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Family-owned
Wild game · Fresh produce · House jerky
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Country Pride ProcessingWallace
510 E Alice St, Wallace, NE 69169
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Prenzlow’s MeatsWaterloo
635 S 240th St, Waterloo, NE 68069-3813
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Wausa LockersWausa
516 Broadway St, Wausa, NE 68786
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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AquaPopWayne
200 Main St, Wayne, NE 68787
Sat 10am-2pm
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Elkhorn Valley Meat ProcessingWest Point
1291 13th Rd, West Point, NE 68788-3602
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Karpisek's MarketWilber
119 W 3rd St, Wilber, NE 68465
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Thies Family LockerWinside
315 Main St, Winside, NE 68790-5151
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Locally owned
Artisan cheeses · House jerky
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B & B LockerWynot
211 Saint James Ave, Wynot, NE 68792-2049
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Allen MeatsYankton
123 Main St, Yankton, NE 68736
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McLean BeefYork
3208 S Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467-9483
Mon- Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Family-owned
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Crystal Lake FoodsYork
320 Commerce St, York, NE 68467-1731
Guides for shop shoppers
All guides
BuyingComplete Guide to Beef Tenderloin and Filet Mignon
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BuyingBistro Steaks: How to Choose, Prep, and Grill Flank, Flat Iron, Hanger, and Bavette
This guide breaks down four classic butcher cuts, explaining how to spot quality at the meat counter, tenderize tough muscle fibers, and grill bistro steaks to peak tenderness.
BuyingBeef Short Ribs, Plate Ribs, and Flanken Cut Guide
Learn the structural differences between English cut short ribs, flanken-style ribs, and whole plate ribs, along with butcher counter ordering tips and proven cooking methods.
Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Nebraska
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Nebraska, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 254 meat processors across Nebraska on LocalButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 254 specialized meat markets listed across Nebraska on LocalButcherAtlas.
How to cook venison backstrap?
Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in Nebraska, consult one of the 254 butcher shops on LocalButcherAtlas.
How long do meats last in freezer?
Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 254 butchers in Nebraska on LocalButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.
Who has prime rib on sale this week?
Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across Nebraska on LocalButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.