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Chop Shop Butchery

4.7 (106 reviews)
ModerateButcher, Meat Shops
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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I did the terrible tie job on the pork but John did a fabulous job pounding out thin pork chops for me.
Meg P.

Finally- a legit butcher! John has brought back the old school neighbor butcher shop that I haven't seen since I was a kid in NY. Super quality cuts of beef pork & chicken & all the sides are right there. I'm also impressed with the selection of rubs and brines to choose from. I could barely get my husband out of there!! I went in for a specific cut of pork for a recipe I was trying & John & his staff ensured i got exactly what I needed. Thrilled to have a butcher in MoCo!

Special ordered pork steaks (mopped in mustard/vinegar/bourbon, glazed at the end with a KC style sauce)
John L.

This place is like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, but for high quality meat. If you enjoy meat and grilling in any way, the Chop Shop is a treat to visit. The case is full of delights. Be sure to check out the locker full of dry-aged items in the back. At this point, I've purchased a ribeye and a dry aged NY strip, which both turned out incredible. I also emailed with a specialty request for some pork steaks (you can take me out of STL, but you can't take the STL out of me) and they were amazing. It's also fun to wander around and look at the sausage selection, the specialty items, and just generally gawk. If you've ever watched a Steven Raichlen episode on PBS and wondered where on earth you would find whatever rare/fun thing it is that he's grilling... THIS is the place. I can't say enough good things about the Chop Shop. On top of everything else, every employee in there is extremely friendly and clearly loves chatting about their product. If you're anywhere nearby and you want a butcher for any reason, this is your place.

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Karen S.

I finally found a butcher on the east coast that sells tri tip. It's more pricey that what I used to pay in California, but it was so tasty and totally worth it! The people who work there are super friendly and helpful too!

Always happy w the dry aged ribeyes
Timothy J.

Always happy w the dry aged ribeyes here. Dont ignore the wall though, plenty if great seasonings / gadgets to add to the kitchen!

CAB Prime Tenderloin
Geoff G.

I love the Chop Shop and have been coming here for years. John is a great guy and is always willing to go out of his way to special order any specific product you are looking for. His CAB Prime is insanely good and his Wagyu Good is outrageously wonderful. I drive from Catonsville every Christmas to pickup my specialty meats from the Chop Shop and hope locals will continue to support him as well! Great job John, see you next year! (Below is a picture of the CAB Prime tenderloin I cooked this year.

Andrew H.

If you need a awesome shop with a variety of meats look no further. This little shop in the shopping center has everything you can think of. For Christmas I got tomahawk steaks for the family and let me tell you it was amazing. Great quality, great selection and great service is all found here.

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Robert R.

Just checked on a Prime brisket point and some rub I picked up yesterday. The meat was so tender it wanted to pull apart before cooking. Making burnt ends today. Used the rub on a fresh whole chicken I also purchased there. It was perfect. The rub it sweet spicy and salty; Red dirt. Next time I might get a whole brisket with some practice and share with the neighbors. Felt more manly just being in there. My beard grew a little longer , my car drove a bit fast, and my dog listened to me that much better. Stop buying meat anywhere else.

Yet another beautiful Berkshire pork belly courtesy of Chop Shop!

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(4) ~ very good local butcher. Highlights include Dry-Aged Steaks and Custom Butchering;)

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Love it Robert, thank you for the great review and the loyal support.

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Great cuts and the beef brisket was great. Would come here more often because they were quick and easy. Had no problems whatsoever.

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Great you enjoyed and hope you’ve been back since to visit us .

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Ask the Community - Chop Shop Butchery

What are the prices for the meats available?

Good morning James, We do not have our pricing online but you are welcome to come on by and check us out.… Read more

Two in the afternoon on a Wednesday, they're closed and voicemail is full. No sign on door as to why... What's up with that?

Hello Jim, We apologize for the inconvenience but since we are a small family business and an medical emergency comes up unfortunately there is nothing we could do.… Read more

Do you guys have dry aged steaks?

Hello, I apologize for not getting back sooner. Yes we do have 40 Day Prime Dry Aged Bone In Ribeye Steaks.… Read more

Is this place still open?

Sorry for the very delayed response. We close at 3:00 on Sundays and are closed on Mondays. The rest… Read more

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If you're looking for the highest quality piece of meat you can wow your friends and family with, go see John.

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