Seasons Market Meats is a butcher at 6/1 Prictor Street in Papakura, south Auckland, with a 4.0 Google rating.
A good butcher knows the meat and is happy to talk about it, so ask which cuts are freshest, what suits your recipe and how long to cook it. Look for meat with a fresh colour and no off smell, and ask for cuts to be trimmed, minced, diced or sliced to your needs. Cheaper cuts such as chuck, brisket and lamb shoulder reward slow cooking, while quick-cook cuts such as steak and chops suit a hot pan or barbecue. Plan around how soon you will cook, keep meat chilled on the way home and freeze what you will not use within a day or two. Regulars order ahead for Christmas and long weekends, ask for tips on marinades and buy in bulk and freeze portions when there is a deal.
Prictor Street is near central Papakura, so this butcher suits locals who want fresh meat without a supermarket trip.