University of Illinois Meat Science Lab

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab Meat & Egg Sales offers quality animal proteins while training the future leaders of the industry! We are a student ran farm to table operation!

06/04/2026

We’re open today, Thursday, June 4th from 3:00–5:30 PM!

We still have a great selection of fresh beef in the case, including:
Brisket
Short ribs
New York strip steaks
Ribeyes
Filet mignon
And more!

Our pork selection is a bit more limited today, but we’ve got plenty of ground pork, bacon, and breakfast sausage to satisfy your pork cravings.

We look forward to seeing you!

Update: 4:10 PM, we have sold out of the Korean-style Short Ribs for the week. We still have plenty of other fresh beef...
06/03/2026

Update: 4:10 PM, we have sold out of the Korean-style Short Ribs for the week. We still have plenty of other fresh beef and pork available.

Feature: Korean Style Short Ribs
Looking to fire up the grill or try something a little different this week? Korean Style Short Ribs are a must-try!

What are they?
These ribs—often called flanken-style—are cut thin across the rib bones instead of between them, giving you that signature look with small round bones running across each piece.

Where do they come from?
They’re sourced from the short plate section of the beef carcass (lower rib area), known for great marbling and rich, beefy flavor.

How do you cook them?
Because they’re thin-cut, they cook quickly and are perfect for:
Grilling – hot and fast for amazing caramelization
Cast iron or flat top – a great indoor option with a perfect sear
Korean BBQ (Kalbi-style) – marinated sweet, savory, and packed with flavor

We’re open this week with normal hours:
Wednesday & Thursday | 3:00–5:30 PM

Open Today for Sales! We’re open TODAY from 3:00–5:30 PM and still have a great selection of beef available!Stop by and ...
05/28/2026

Open Today for Sales!

We’re open TODAY from 3:00–5:30 PM and still have a great selection of beef available!

Stop by and pick up the perfect steak for this weekend — the weather is looking ideal for grilling!

Update sorry we are sold out of the Jamaican Jerk Brat. 🥓 BACON IS BACK! 🥓And that’s not the only thing happening this w...
05/13/2026

Update sorry we are sold out of the Jamaican Jerk Brat.

🥓 BACON IS BACK! 🥓

And that’s not the only thing happening this week at Meat & Egg Sales!

Come in and stock up for commencement weekend and grilling season.

In stock this week:
• Sliced Bacon
• Bacon Ends
• Fresh Brats
• Eggs

PLUS… our students got creative and made a LIMITED batch of Jamaican Jerk Brats 🌶️

These all-beef brats are loaded with onions, bell peppers, ginger, habanero peppers, and traditional jerk-inspired spices for a bold flavor with just the right kick. Available IN-STORE ONLY while supplies last!

This week’s fresh case also includes:
🥩 Ribeyes, filets, NY strips, short ribs & more
🐖 Pork chops, ribs, tenderloins & pork belly
🐑 Lamb chops and leg roasts

As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we also want to thank all of YOU for supporting our students and hands-on learning opportunities throughout the year. Every purchase helps provide real-world experience for the next generation of animal and meat industry professionals.

Come see us this week… and don’t forget to grab some eggs to go with that bacon! Open Wednesday and Thursday from 3 - 5:30 PM.

🥓 Bacon is BACK! 🥓Our production crew got right down to work these past couple of days—and honestly, they surprised us! ...
05/06/2026

🥓 Bacon is BACK! 🥓

Our production crew got right down to work these past couple of days—and honestly, they surprised us! We didn’t think it would come together this quickly, so we didn’t get it into this week’s Meat Mail… but it’s here!

Bacon will be available for in-person purchase starting today at 3 PM.

While you’re here, don’t forget:
🥚 Grab some eggs to go with that bacon—nothing beats a classic breakfast!
🌭 We still have our all-beef polish sausages (regular & hot and spicy)
🥩 A great selection of fresh products in the cases

As always, everything is available while supplies last, so don’t wait too long!

We appreciate your support and hope to see you this afternoon!

🥩🥚 Hello Illini Meat Fans! 🥚🥩🌭 ALL BEEF Polish Sausages!Our processing team has been busy, and we’ve got regular and hot...
04/22/2026

🥩🥚 Hello Illini Meat Fans! 🥚🥩
🌭 ALL BEEF Polish Sausages!
Our processing team has been busy, and we’ve got regular and hot & spicy ALL BEEF Polish sausages in stock this week.

👉 Available in person Wednesday & Thursday (3:00–5:30 PM) or online for Thursday or Friday pickup.
🥩 Fresh Case Highlights
From pork cuts like tenderloins, chops, ribs, and bacon favorites to beef staples like ribeyes, NY strips, filets, short ribs, and more—there’s something for everyone in the fresh case this week.
🕒 Our Hours
📍 In Person Sales: Wednesday & Thursday | 3:00–5:30 PM
📦 Online Pickup: Thursday (4:30–5:30 PM) or Friday (12:00–1:00 PM)
We open today at 3 PM 👋

We’re OPEN today from 3:00–5:30 PM!We know Thursdays can sometimes mean a lighter selection—but thanks to a slower Wedne...
04/09/2026

We’re OPEN today from 3:00–5:30 PM!

We know Thursdays can sometimes mean a lighter selection—but thanks to a slower Wednesday, we’ve got a great variety of products available today!

Beef Highlights:
Ribeye, New York Strip, Top Sirloin, and Filet Mignon steaks
Cubed steak and thin-sliced beef
Beef cheeks, beef liver
Short ribs and brisket

Pork Selection:
America and butterfly pork chops
Shoulder blade steaks
Country-style ribs and more

From the Freezer:
Ground pork
Breakfast sausage
Italian sausage

Quick & Easy Dinner Option:
Pulled pork (both sauced and unsauced) ready to go!

Stop by and stock up—we’ll see you from 3:00–5:30 today!

Can’t make it in? Shop online anytime at meatandeggs.illinois.edu

We have plenty of eggs in stock for sales! Today is the last day to get 20% off eggs. Stop by and see us today starting...
04/02/2026

We have plenty of eggs in stock for sales! Today is the last day to get 20% off eggs. Stop by and see us today starting at 3 PM.

We have a really good selection of pork still today. Come by and see us at 1503 S. Maryland. We will be open from 3-5:3...
02/26/2026

We have a really good selection of pork still today. Come by and see us at 1503 S. Maryland. We will be open from 3-5:30.

We are open today until 5:30 PM. Still have a good selection of both fresh pork and beef.
02/25/2026

We are open today until 5:30 PM. Still have a good selection of both fresh pork and beef.

Address

1503 S Maryland Drive
Urbana, IL
61801

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm

Telephone

+12173333404

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