If you can make your butcher your buddy, whether in the supermarket or local butcher shop, you can save on your meat purchases plus get better cuts of meat! Really, all you have to do is ask. Some will remove the fat and bone from your meat choices so in the long run you’ll pay less for the weight. It also means less preparation for you too when it’s time to cook. Another tip is o ask your friend to suggest a less-expensive cut of meat that can substitute for the pricey one your recipe calls for.