Hopefully you have most of your shopping done for the holiday season. I have been getting lots of emails over the past couple days letting me know that shipping deadlines are passing for various merchants so if you wanted to order a new grill or a box of meat or something for someone and have it under the tree on Christmas morning you are probably out of luck.
But that doesn’t mean you are out of luck if you still have meat lovers on your Christmas list. Here are a few ideas for last minute gifts you can give that any meat lover would be happy to receive:
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Gift Cards
Ahh, gift cards. The gift to give when you are out of other options. Actually, in most cases if someone was going to buy me meat I would probably prefer a gift card. That way I could pick out exactly the cuts I wanted. Don’t get me wrong, if someone sent me a box of filet mignons I wouldn’t throw them out but given my choice I would rather have a ribeye. So don’t think if a gift card as a cop out at all. And these gift cards can be delivered digitally so they will definitely get to your recipient on time:
Snake River Farms Gift Card – Choose any amount you want and send away. A lot of people would have trouble spending $50 or $100 for a good steak for themselves but with a gift card like this they might be a bit more inclined to get a nice dry aged American Wagyu ribeye. Order a Snake River Farms Gift Card today.
Porter Road Gift Card – If you are giving a gift to someone who likes to explore a bit beyond the standard ribeye and NY Strip I would highly recommend Porter Road. They have a great selection of “butcher’s cuts” like bavette, hanger, denver, and more. Order a Porter Road Gift Card today.
Crowd Cow Gift Card – Crowd Cow offers a great selection of grass fed and grain fed beef from a variety of small ranches across the country. I have enjoyed everything I have tried from them in the past. They also have some very expensive Japanese A5 Waguy beef, sustainable seafood, lamb, and more to choose from. Order a Crowd Cow Gift Card today.
Stargazer Cast Iron Gift Card – Do you have a cast iron fan on your gift list? One thing I have learned about cast iron aficionados is they can never have enough cast iron pans. Stargazer cast iron pans are made in the US and they are putting out some of the best pans available. Pans start at $95 so you will probably want a gift card of $100+. Order a Stargazer Cast Iron Gift Card today.
Made In Cookware Gift Card – I have a couple Made In pans and love them. If you are giving a gift to anyone who loves to cook they are sure to find something at Made In that they will love. They started out producing some awesome stainless steel cookware but have branched out into carbon steel pans, cutlery, and more. Order a Made In Cookware Gift Card today.
Online Classes
A gift of an online class is a great last minute present since there is nothing really physical you need to get shipped or wrapped and under the tree.
Currently MasterClass is offering 2 passes for $180. Get one for yourself and give one to someone else. Or give them both away if you are the generous type. The Aaron Franklin Masterclass that teaches you how to make awesome Texas barbecue is excellent and I refer back to it often. They also have classes from chefs like Thomas Keller, Dominique Ansel, Wolfgang Puck, Gordon Ramsay, and more so this makes a great gift for anyone who love to cook. Give the gift of a Masterclass All Access Pass today.
Meat Subscription Boxes
A meat subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving. Most meat subscription boxes have options for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months or even a one time box so there are plenty of options to choose from based on your budget and how much you like the person you are buying for.
These are great last minute gifts because you can just print out a picture of the meat and let the recipient know they are getting a box of meat every month for the next 6 months.
Crowd Cow Subscription – Crowd Cow offers a variety of subscriptions ranging from $89 for a ground beef box up to $249 for a box that includes some Japanese A5 Waguy beef. I subscribed to the Farmers Market box for a couple months and it was a great selection and runs $129 a month. There is also a custom box option where you can pick and choose which items are included which is awesome. Some boxes lock you into a specific day but with Crowd Cow you can pick when your box ships. Sign up for a Crowd Cow Subscription today.
Porter Road Subscription – Porter Road also offers some great subscription options starting at $50 for their Basics Box. You can also choose from a Beef box that has a variety of steaks, roasts, and ground beef or the Beef + Pork option which includes some pork chops and bacon as well. I love the meat from Porter Road and this would make an awesome last minute gift for any meat lover. Order a Porter Road Gift Subscription today.
Butcher Box – Butcher Box is probably the most popular meat subscription box out there and they specialize in grass fed beef in their boxes. Honestly? I am not a huge fan. I have a had a couple of their boxes and the chicken and pork are great, some of the beef cuts are fine, but the steaks I had from there aren’t my favorite at all. That said, it could still make a great gift for some people. The younger crowd tends to appreciate something like Butcher Box so if you have a 20 or 30 something you are buying for give it a whirl. They have a ton of customization options and usually include some free ground beef and bacon or a couple steaks or things like that depending on the current promo that is running. Give a Butcher Box Gift today.
Grill Masters Club – If you are giving a gift to someone who is a big grilling and barbecue fan a subscription to Grill Masters Club is perfect. Every month they will get a box with some new sauces, rubs, and other grilling treats to try out. I love playing with different flavors, rubs, and sauces and there have a been a few items in some of these boxes I have received that I liked so much I bought them again.
Boxes start at $29.99 for a 1 month box and get as low as $24.99 if you sign up for a 12 month subscription. The 3 and 6 month options are the most popular. Sign up for a Grill Masters Club subscription today.
BBQ Box – Similar to Grill Masters Club, BBQ Box will ship a selection of sauces, rubs, and other goodies to the recipient. BBQ Box also includes some sort of snack (meat stick or jerky or something along those lines) which is nice and they are a few bucks cheaper per month. Give the gift of BBQ Box today.
Want something completely different? A subscription to Flaviar will ship some great samples of different whiskys, scotches, and bourbons. If the person you are shopping for is more of a wine drinker The California Wine Club is a great option.
It may only be a couple days before Christmas but there is still time to surprise any meat lover with any of these gift cards, classes, or subscriptions. But don’t wait too long!
