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Online butchers have started their yearly summer sales on BBQ meat packs. If you have been wondering if it’s safe to buy steak online, we have put together a small guide to buying steak and other BBQ items online. 

Buy from a Reputed Seller- Check their Reviews

It can be confusing when you venture online to get steaks, with a variety of sellers and no easy way of knowing which ones are the best. One easy way is to search the Internet for customer reviews and testimonials from other buyers. An online store that is a division of a traditional butcher should also be very safe to buy from because they process their own meat and have their own staff handling the produce in most cases. Businesses that have been around for a longer time usually go the extra mile in serving their customers. Other things to look out for are an extensive delivery network, a detailed return and refund policy and secure payment options. An online butcher with clearly specified delivery times and ability to track the progress of your order would be a good place to start. Also, if you are not satisfied with the quality of the steak, they should have a clear policy of refunding the money you paid them.

Look for Online Sales

Typically, summer time sees big sales going online on BBQ meat packs like steak and sausages. This is the time when online sellers have a lot of produce ready and want to sell it off as quickly as possible. So plan ahead and start looking around for a good bargain once you decide to have a barbeque party in the summer.

Buying in Bulk can be Cheap in the Long Run

The meat keeps well for a long time in a freezer. You can buy a larger quantity of steak and just keep it in cold storage for a few months until it’s time for a barbeque. The advantage of buying steak online in bulk is that delivery charges get waived for large orders. So ordering steak in bulk can save you the hassle of replenishing supplies and paying steep delivery charges. You can also get a group of friends together and order for all of them if the prices are compelling enough.

Match Your Order with the Dish you have in Mind

For barbeque, the kinds of steak you need would be completely different from the kind you use for a roast. If you want a fair bit of sizzle and taste, marbled steaks cut from soft meat are best for a summer barbeque. Some examples of great barbeque steak cuts are sirloin and fillet steaks. An easy tip is to use cuts of meat with more marbling because they offer more taste when grilled. Look up your favourite recipe books to choose the right cuts and seasoning to marinate before you light up the oven.

Ask if you can Customise Your Order

Often there are different grades of meat based on the kind of feed, breed of cattle and geographical location. So you can ask the meat seller if you have any specific requirements like meat from grass fed cattle, or more marbling. A resourceful seller will be happy to explain their range and guide you towards the kind of order that would be most suitable for your requirement.

Look for Steak Packages with Matching Items

Steaks are a great option for barbeques but guests love to have some variety as well. Online butchers put together ready to cook BBQ meat packs with popular items like steak burgers, chicken drumsticks and thighs, kebabs, sausages and many more items. These meat packs might also give you even better savings than if you bought just the steak. You can also purchase these packs on quantity based on the number of persons you expect to be hosting at your barbeque party.

Look Online for Deals on Seasoning

Steak tastes best when marinated well for a few hours before throwing them on the grill. The meat becomes tender and takes on flavour from the spices used in the seasoning. You can look online for deals on seasoning and exotic varieties of spices, which are sure to leave your guests asking for more.