Regardless of if you’re trying to reach your protein goals or you just enjoy the taste of meat, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on meat to get flavorful cuts that are easy to prepare. These are the best inexpensive cuts that you should try out.
Chicken Leg Quarters
In general, chicken is much cheaper than other meat options, but the price of boneless chicken thighs, which used to be much cheaper than boneless chicken breasts has gone up in price. Chicken leg quarters are now the best option for those on a budget, but beware that they do take longer to cook than boneless options.
Ground Turkey
Ground beef used to be the cheapest ground meat option, but now ground turkey matches the price. It’s also a healthier alternative as it’s lower in cholesterol and fat.
Beef Brisket
Although brisket requires hours of braising to break down the tough, lean muscle fibers, multicookers and pressure cookers can cut down the cooking time.
Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulders are another meat that work great for slow cookers and multicookers and they’re one of the most affordable meats available. Many chefs love pork shoulders because it has a mild flavor and it’s extremely versatile.
