Question 1

How long has Alameda Market been in business?

Accepted Answer

We have been serving you since 1990.

Question 2

How often do you get meat product deliveries?

Accepted Answer

We receive meat products daily, except for weekends and holidays

Question 3

Are you meat products grass-fed from local farms/distributors?

Accepted Answer

Most of our meat products come from local distributors. Our Prime Beef is aged 35 days and 100% grass-fed. We also carry Wagyu 100% grass-fed Beef.

Question 4

What kind of products do you carry?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to our website (www.alamedameatmarket.com) product list for a full listing of our marinated and non-marinated meat choices.

Question 5

What is considered organic meat?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic meat comes from animals fed organic feed, not given antibiotics or hormones, and allowed to graze in open pastures similar to the animals' natural living conditions.  Organic feed given to these animals is grown in soil that's free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Question 6

Are your meat products good?

Accepted Answer

Our meat is great because we start with the highest quality prime beef and exceptional cut choices which come with maximum flavor and tenderness.  We only use premium quality products to delight our customers.

Question 7

Does you meat come fresh or frozen?

Accepted Answer

Most of our meat products (i.e. Beef, Chicken and Pork) arrive fresh

Question 8

What are your top selling products?

Accepted Answer

• Korean BBQ (we use organic prime center cut meat with marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness and we marinate with our special house-made Korean sauce)
 • Ground Beef (we use grass-fed chuck 85% lean)
 • Spicy Organic Chicken Breast (tender and full of flavor)
 • Hot Wings (we recommend grilling for faster cooking, plus it adds flavor)
 • Pork Belly with our house marination
 • Marinated Pork (i.e. baby back ribs, pork chops, pork loin)
 • Wild Caught Salmon with Saffron
 • Spicy Tiger Shrimp
 • Beef Shish Kabobs (selections include: Organic Prime Flap meat, Choice Beef Tenderloin and Australian Wagyu beef)
 • French Style Lamb Chops are out of this world

Question 9

What is the grading factor on beef?

Accepted Answer

USDA carries several grades of beef products to determine the meat quality – the higher the grade the better the quality in terms of taste and tenderness. 
The top four beef choices are listed below:
1) Wagyu Beef – considered an art in beef selections, extra marbling adds extra flavor
2) Prime Beef – grass-fed high marbling for better taste
3) Choice Beef – moderate marbling adds taste
4) Select Beef – fairly tender

Question 10

What are the best steaks for grilling and cooking?

Accepted Answer

We have a variety of steaks that can be prepared to your liking.  We carry Prime Rib-Eye (bone-in or boneless), Wagyu Beef, Premium Quality Filet Mignon and High Quality Skirt Steaks; all can be grilled, pan cooked or oven roasted.

Question 11

What is the best way to prepare and cook a steak?

Accepted Answer

Before cooking or grilling bring the steak to room temperature.  To cook or grill, sear on both sides for two minutes on high heat on each side and continue to cook/grill at medium heat to the desired doneness level (see question #12 for temperature levels)

Question 12

How to check a steak for "doneness"?"

Accepted Answer

Why take any chances? Get a digital thermometer. Insert probe horizontally from an outside edge rather than straight down from the shallow end
Very Rare:                 115 degrees
Rare:                          120 degrees
Medium-Rare:          130 degrees
Well Done:                145 degree
Note:  For best results allow meat to rest for approximately 5 to 10 minutes after removing from the heat (meat temperature increases 5 to 10 degrees during the resting period)

Question 13

How spicy hot are your Tiger Shrimp, Hot Wings and Chicken Breast?"

Accepted Answer

If you normally eat spicy food you will find the spicy level a medium.   If you don’t eat spicy food the spicy level will be high.

Question 14

Do you carry Wild Caught Fish?

Accepted Answer

We normally carry Wild Caught Salmon marinated in Saffron sauce.

Question 15

What is the best way to thaw frozen meat?

Accepted Answer

The safest way to thaw meat is to plan ahead and place the product in refrigerator one day before you cook, bake or grill.   Never leave the frozen meat in room temperature to thaw.  If the frozen meat is for same day use, place in large container under cold running water until it thaws (approximately 20 minutes).

Question 16

How long can meat be kept refrigerated?

Accepted Answer

Meat should not be kept in the refrigerator for more than three days.

Question 17

Are advance orders needed to guarantee availability?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please place orders 1-2 days prior to the pick-up date.

Question 18

Does Alameda Market Cater?

Accepted Answer

No, catering services are not available.

Question 19

Do you sell the sauce you use to marinate?

Accepted Answer

Our marinated sauces are not available for sale.