Will a Butcher Debone a Chicken?

They'll cut your meat.
Whether you need a chuck shoulder cubed for a stew, steak cut into strips for fondue, or a whole chicken broken down into parts, your butcher can do it for you.

Do butcher shops give away bones?

Sell you bones for stock

Though I never assume I'll get a freebie, I have more than once had the butcher give me the bones on the house. Even if they do charge you, the bones are typically pennies on the pound, leading the way to a healthful and economical homemade brew.

Can you ask a butcher for bones?

Most butchers will save bones to sell, especially now that more people are cooking stock, or bone broth. Some supermarket butcher shops also package bones. It doesn't hurt to ask if you don't see them in the case, because sometimes they have them in the fridge.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.