Belton, Texas puts you in the middle of Bell County, and you can't get more Central Texas than that which means you are also at the epicenter of all of the best bar-b-que for the world, let alone the Lone Star State. Every pit master has their own version or secret recipe to making great bar-b-que, but before you can begin to prep and spice your protein, you must start with the proper cut of meat, and there are a handful of places in Texas you can find the best, high quality meat.

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According to this Chowhound article, there are a dozen grocery chains that sell elite quality meat within their butcher department for your smoker, grill, or skillet.

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A few of these grocery stores are definite no brainers, but a couple might actually surprise you for their level of meat departments that goes far beyond just the cuts of beef because chicken, pork, and even seafood deserve their respect too.

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As a father of three very young children, I am quite blessed that none are picky eaters, and more specifically proud that they love meat.

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My middle child will not eat a hamburger to save her life or even put ground beef on her tacos, but she will demolish anything else you can grill. Let's be honest, no Texan can truly be 100% because who would ever give up bar-b-que?

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