Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Fresh Meats in Cincinnati
Stehlin's Meat Market, established in 1913, has served Cincinnati, Ohio, for over a century as a family-owned and operated butcher shop. Our legacy began with John Stehlin, who transformed a flood-stricken cattle dilemma into a thriving business rooted in quality and community trust. Through generations, we've maintained a steadfast commitment to providing the freshest meats, including beef, pork, poultry, and handmade sausages, while adapting to evolving customer needs. Our team combines decades of expertise with a passion for traditional butchery techniques, offering products like hickory-smoked hams, goetta, and custom party trays.We prioritize locally sourced ingredients and personalized service, ensuring every customer receives the same dedication that earned us recognition as Cincinnati's best butcher. From freezer-ready bulk orders to holiday centerpiece roasts, our mission remains unchanged: to deliver exceptional meat products with integrity and care.
Services
Fresh Beef Cuts
Pork Products
Poultry Selection
Homemade Sausages
Seafood
Smoked Hams
Party Trays
Prime Rib
Home Cured Ham
Cottage Ham
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in traditional butchery and meat processing.
- Our team provides daily fresh, locally sourced beef, pork, and poultry.
- We specialize in handmade sausages, smoked hams, and custom party trays.
- Our staff delivers personalized service with generational meat-cutting expertise.
- We maintain family-owned integrity while adapting to modern customer needs.
What people say
Best Butcher in Cincinnati
Everything VERY fresh
Locally sourced meats
Helpful and friendly employees
Proud to support local
Services
Fresh Beef Cuts
We provide premium fresh beef cuts sourced locally, including steaks, roasts, and ground beef. Our butchers hand-select USDA-choice cuts for optimal marbling and tenderness. Customers benefit from expert trimming and portion control for home cooking or bulk freezing.
Homemade Sausages
Our artisan sausages feature traditional recipes with pork, beef, or game meats. Varieties include bratwurst, Italian, and goetta with natural casings. The process combines heritage spices with modern food safety standards for consistent flavor and quality.
Party Trays
Custom party trays feature curated meat selections with cheeses, condiments, and accompaniments. Ideal for events of 10-100+ guests, our staff designs trays with presentation and portion efficiency. Options include smoked meats, grilled specialties, and seasonal offerings.
Smoked Ham Preparation
We produce hickory-smoked cottage hams using century-old techniques. Fresh hams cure in-house before slow-smoking for 12+ hours. The result is tender, flavorful meat perfect for holiday meals or traditional Southern-style cooking with green beans.
Freezer Beef Sales
Our freezer beef program offers whole, half, or quarter sides of beef processed to customer specifications. Options include custom cuts, packaging sizes, and trim levels. This service provides cost-effective protein storage with year-round availability.
Questions
What meat products do you offer?
We sell beef, pork, poultry, seafood, homemade sausages, smoked hams, and specialty cuts like goetta and cottage ham.
Are your meats locally sourced?
Yes, we prioritize local suppliers for fresh beef, pork, and poultry while maintaining strict quality standards.
Do you offer custom meat cuts?
Our butchers provide custom cutting services for steaks, roasts, and portion-controlled servings.
What are your store hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-6 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM-4 PM, and closed Sunday.
Can I preorder meat bundles?
Yes, we accept advance orders for meat packs, roasting pigs, and party trays with 48-hour notice.
Do you make party trays?
We create custom party trays with meat and cheese selections for events of all sizes.
