Whole primal beef cuts may be purchased from a butcher or meat locker or it may be possible to obtained them from a special order from some food stores. Because of their size, it is generally not practical to order whole primal beef cuts for home use. They will be more economical, but if you are not knowledgeable on how to cut the primal into smaller cuts of beef, the result will be too much waste, incorrect cuts, and elimination of any potential costs savings.
