Murchison Meats is a butcher at 50 Fairfax St in Murchison, in the Tasman district, with a 3.6 Google rating.
A country butcher is a good source of locally raised meat and practical cooking advice, so ask what is fresh and which cuts suit your meal. Look for meat with a good colour and no off smell, and ask for cuts to be trimmed, minced, diced or sliced for you. In a small, rural town, a butcher is also useful for bulk packs and freezer orders, so ask about portioned packs and how to store and freeze them. Plan around how soon you will cook, keep meat chilled on the way home and use or freeze it within a day or two. Regulars order ahead for long weekends and holidays, when travellers and holiday-makers pass through, and ask for tips on slow-cooking cheaper cuts.
Murchison is a small town on State Highway 6 in the upper Buller region, so this butcher suits locals and travellers needing meat on the road.