Meat Science Laboratory

The Meat Science Laboratory, located in the Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science (ABLMS), is a modern meat processing facility capable of processing both red meat and poultry species. In addition to the extension, research, and teaching capacities that the laboratory serves, fresh and processed meat products are also made available for purchase by the university community and interested parties, and some products may be featured in other university dining venues and events. 

At the Meat and Dairy Salesroom, located in room 166 Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science (ABLMS), consumers may purchase meat products that have been processed in the Meat Science Laboratory as well as dairy products made in the Pilot Plant in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. For product information, see the Dairy Products List.

Salesroom Hours

4 fresh beef steaks.

The Salesroom is open to the public on Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The Salesroom is located in Room 166 Andrew Boss Lab of Meat Science on the St. Paul Campus (map). Cash and credit cards are accepted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept checks.

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Curbside Pickup
Experience the convenience of our Curbside Pickup service, available every Friday from 11 AM - 1 PM, right at the Food Science/Meat Lab dock area, conveniently located off Eckles Ave. When you arrive, simply give us a call at 612-624-9260, and your order will be promptly brought to your vehicle.
 
To place your order, please send an email to meatlaborders@umn.edu no later than Wednesday at noon for same-week Friday pickup. You will receive a notification by email once your order is prepared, along with the total amount due. An invoice will be sent to your email address by Thursday at noon, and we kindly request that it is settled before you come for your pickup.

Meat Lab Products and Pricing

(Please note that pricing may change based on market fluctuations, but we will try to keep this list as accurate as possible,)

If you have questions or are looking for an item not listed on our products list, please contact Jordan McCallum (jucke004@umn.edu or 612-624-9260). For questions about dairy products please contact Ray Miller (rmiller@umn.edu or 612-624-7776).

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FRESH BEEF

  • Arm Roast - Bone-in or Boneless - $4.99/lb
  • Brisket - $4.99/lb
  • Back Ribs - $5.99/lb
  • Chuck Roast - Bone-in or Boneless - $5.99/$6.99/lb
  • Corned Beef - $6.99/lb
  • Country Style Ribs - $6.99/lb
  • Cube Steak - $5.99/lb
  • Delmonico Chuck Eye Steak - $9.99/lb
  • Flat Iron Steak - $10.99/lb
  • Flank Steak - $8.99/lb
  • Fajita Seasoned Flank Steak - $9.99/lb
  • Hanger Steak - $7.99/lb
  • NY Strip Steak - Bone-in or Boneless - $13.99/$14.99/lb
  • Porterhouse Steak - $15.99/lb
  • Prime Rib Roast - Bone-in or Boneless - $13.99/$15.99/lb
  • Ribeye Steak - Bone-in or Boneless - $14.99/$15.99/lb
  • Rump Roast - $4.29/lb
  • Short Ribs - English, Flanken, or Rack - $6.99/lb
  • Sirloin Tip Roast - $4.29/lb
  • Skirt Steak - $7.29/lb
  • Soup Bones - $3.99/lb
  • Steamship Seasoned Roast - $6.99/lb
  • Stew Meat - $6.99/lb
  • Stir-Fry Meat - $7.99/lb
  • T-Bone Steak - $14.99/lb
  • Tenderloin Chateaubriand Roast - $19.99/lb
  • Tenderloin Filet Mignon Steak - $20.99/lb
  • Teres Major - $8.99/lb
  • Tomahawk Ribeye Steak - $19.99/lb
  • Top Sirloin Steak - $7.99/lb

GROUND BEEF CHUBS

  • Ground Beef - 85% Lean - $4.99/lb
  • Extra Lean Ground Beef - 95% Lean - $5.99/lb
  • Butchers Blend - Brisket, Sirloin, Pork Belly - $7.99/lb

PATTIES

  • Beef 1/4 LB Patties - Traditional or Wild Rice - $5.99/lb
  • Beef BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Patties - $6.99/lb
  • Beef Jalapeno Pepperjack Patties - $6.99/lb
  • Mushroom and Swiss Patties - $6.99/lb
  • Beef Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers - $9.99/lb
  • Beef Juicy Lucy's w/ Cheddar or Pepperjack - $9.99/lb
  • Bratwurst Patties - Traditional or Wild Rice - $3.99/lb
  • Breakfast Patties - Traditional, Maple, or Wild Rice - $3.99/lb
  • Pork 1/4 LB Patties - $2.99/lb

BEEF VARIETY MEATS

  • Cheeks - $4.99/lb
  • Liver - $3.99/lb
  • Heart - $3.99/lb
  • Oxtail - $7.99/lb
  • Suet - $2.99/lb
  • Tongue - $9.99/lb

FRESH PORK

  • Baby Back Ribs - $6.99/lb
  • Country Style Ribs - $2.79/lb
  • Fresh Side Pork/Pork Belly - $4.99/lb
  • Hocks - $1.25/lb
  • Jowl - $5.99/lb
  • Loin Chops - Bone-in, Boneless, Porterhouse - $4.29/$4.99/lb
  • Loin Roast - $3.99/lb
  • Marinated Tenderloin (BBQ or Garlic Parmesan) - $7.99/lb
  • Porketta Roast - Boneless - $3.99/lb
  • Shoulder Roast - $2.49/lb
  • Shoulder Steak - $2.49/lb
  • Sirloin Chops - $3.99/lb
  • Sirloin Roast - $2.99/lb
  • St. Louis Style Spare Ribs - $4.99/lb
  • Tenderloin - $5.99/lb

GROUND PORK CHUBS

  • Fresh Ground Pork - $2.99/lb
  • Seasoned Pork Sausage - $3.99/lb
  • Mild Italian Sausage - $3.99/lb
  • Hot Italian Sausage - $3.99/lb
  • Chorizo Sausage - $3.99/lb

CURED AND SMOKED PORK

  • Bacon - $6.99/lb
  • Bacon Ends - $5.99/lb
  • Canadian Bacon - $6.99/lb
  • Cottage Bacon - $6.99/lb
  • Diced Ham - $4.99/lb
  • Ham - Bone-in or Boneless - $3.29/$4.29/lb
  • Ham Steaks - Bone-in or Boneless - $4.99/lb
  • Smoked Hocks - $3.99/lb
  • Smoked Pork Chops - Bone-in or Boneless - $6.99/lb

PORK VARIETY MEATS

  • Liver - $2.00/lb
  • Heart - $2.99/lb
  • Neck Bones - $1.99/lb
  • Tongue - $1.99/lb

FRESH LAMB

  • Blade Chops - $10.99/lb
  • Ground Lamb - $9.99/lb
  • Leg of Lamb - Bone-in or Boneless - $8.99/$9.99/lb
  • Loin Chops - $15.99/lb
  • Rack of Lamb - $16.99/lb
  • Ribs - Rack or Riblets $9.99/lb
  • Rib Chops - $15.99/lb
  • Shanks - $9.99/lb
  • Sirloin Chops - $12.99/lb
  • Stew Meat - $9.99/lb

POULTRY

  • Chicken Breast - $3.99/lb
  • Chicken Drumsticks - $2.99/lb
  • Chicken Wings - $3.99/lb
  • Ground Turkey - $4.99/lb
  • Ground Turkey with Wild Rice - $5.99/lb
  • Marinated Chicken Breast (Buffalo, Cajun, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Garlic, Teriyaki) - $4.99/lb
  • Marinated Chicken Wings (BBQ, Buffalo, Hot Honey) - $4.99/lb
  • Turkey Breast - Bone-in - $2.99/lb
  • Whole Chickens - $2.99/lb

VENISON

Ground Elk - $9.99/lb
Ground Elk w/Waygu - $9.99/lb

EASY MEALS

  • Meat Loaf - $4/lb
  • Pulled Pork w/ BBQ Sauce - $6/lb
  • Pulled Turkey w/ BBQ Sauce - $6/lb
  • Seasoned Pulled Pork - $8/lb

WHOLE CARCASSES - MARKET PRICE

  • Pork - 1/2 or Whole
  • Beef - 1/4, 1/2 or Whole
  • Lamb - 1/2 or Whole

FRESH SAUSAGE - $4.99/LB

  • Country Style Breakfast Sausage
  • Fresh Bratwurst
  • Fresh Italian Sausage
  • Swedish Potato Sausage

FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE - $5.99/LB

  • Andouille Sausage
  • Apple Bratwurst
  • Beer Bratwurst
  • Black and Blue Bratwurst
  • Cheddar Bratwurst
  • Cheddarwurst
  • Garlic Bratwurst
  • German Style Bratwurst
  • Jalapeno & Cheddar Smoked Sausage
  • Kielbasa
  • Minnesota Bratwurst
  • Natural Casing Wieners
  • Polish Sausage
  • Ring Bologna
  • Row the Boat Bratwurst
  • Smoked Bratwurst
  • Smoked Tuscan Bratwurst
  • Spicy Buffalo Bratwurst
  • Wild Rice Bratwurst

LUNCHEON STYLE SAUSAGE

  • Blueberry Summer Sausage - $9.99/lb
  • Cranberry Summer Sausage - $9.99/lb
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Summer Sausage - $9.99/lb
  • Original Summer Sausage - $8.99/lb
  • Salami - $8.99/lb

SNACK STICKS - $6/PACKAGE

  • Hot Hawaiian Style
  • Hot Pepper Flavored
  • Maple Flavored
  • Pepperoni Flavored
  • Teriyaki Flavored
  • Tex-Mex Style
  • Willies Original