Meat & Seafood Department
The Merc Meat & Seafood Department is proud to offer the freshest all natural beef, pork and chicken in town. We believe that the best quality meat starts with sustainable suppliers who ensure compassionate and humane treatment of their animals. Because we care, all of our meat receives a 100% vegetarian diet with no growth hormones or antibiotics allowed.
We Are Pleased to Offer Our Customers:
- Locally raised Kansas beef, both grain-finished and grass-finished
- All natural, free-range chicken
- All natural pork, raised in Iowa
- Merc-made sausages
- Fresh-cut steaks and roasts
- High-quality local and organic frozen meats
The only thing missing from the Merc Meat & Seafood Department is the preservatives that other local purveyors have in the vast majority of their products. You won't find any phosphates, nitrates or use of carbon monoxide or other modified atmosphere packaging.
Freshness is the key to quality seafood, so The Merc Meat & Seafood Department is proud to bring you fresh fish and shellfish 4 days a week. Our knowledgeable staff can provide tips for cooking, as well as assist you in selecting some of your new favorites from under the sea.
We Feature a Wide and Varying Selection of Wild-Caught Items Including:
- Sockeye Salmon
- Cod
- Alaskan Halibut
- Sole
- Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna
- Diver Scallops
- Swordfish
- Fresh Shrimp
Special Orders Welcome! Whether you're feeding a house full of guests or just looking to indulge in a special treat for yourself, the Merc Meat & Seafood Department is here to help. No request is too small or too large and we pride ourselves on being able to find whatever it is that you may need. If you would like to place a special order, or have any questions about our all natural meats give us a call at 785-843-8544.
Meat & Seafood Department
We are proud to offer the freshest all natural beef, pork and chicken in town. We believe that the best quality meat starts with sustainable suppliers who ensure compassionate and humane treatment of their animals. Because we care, all of our meat receives a 100% vegetarian diet with no growth hormones or antibiotics allowed. Click the Meat & Seafood Overview page on the left to learn more or browse through their latest posts below.
The Alaskan Halibut season has arrived just in time for the summer grilling season!
Halibut is a versatile fish whose thick and meaty flesh holds up well in a number of cooking methods and sauces. The mild and sweet flavor of halibut can be en...
For a long time now, the conventional beef industry has been utilizing a meat substance as filler in ground beef, recently referred to as Pink Slime. This meat substance has penetrated the national ground beef supply, making its way into cafeterias...
We are always proud to fill our full service case with 100% Grass-Finished Beef from MJ Ranch, just north of Lawrence. MJ Ranch is certified as 100% Grass-Finished Beef by the American Grass-Fed Association. Three generations of their family work togethe...
Fresh from the knife! Here in the Midwest freshly filleted salmon can take on a whole new meaning. It isn’t at every natural grocery or supermarket that you can walk-in on an early morning and see a couple fishmongers filleting fresh, whole fish fo...
Local pasture-raised chicken parts can be hard to find in today’s busy market places. Luckily the Vesecky Family Farms has been providing pasture-raised chicken for the enjoyment of our local families. The Vesecky Family Farm is located...
Stop by The Merc's Deli counter for made-to-order sandwiches (hot and cold),salads, soups and fresh smoothies, coffee or espresso drinks.
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Our pizzas are created daily on our house made crust with only the freshest ingredients. Every morning our skilled cooks carefully choose two types of pizza to prepare. Check back daily to find out what's hot and ready today.
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Stop by and we will make you a sandwich made to order using our finest meats and cheeses that we also sell for you to take and make at home. Our choose one of our classic Merc Specialty Sandwiches.
Our salad bar is fresh daily with all of the fixings you'll want. We even make our own salad dressings in house.
If you are on the go or just want something easy for dinner tonight. Grab a favorite today!
Now that it's May and the weather is great, we're able to bring local cucumbers back to this favorite salad. It's got the same bright flavors you've been enjoying, but thanks to Voigts Farms we're adding even more fresh and crispy late spring cucumbers from Wellsville, Kansas. It's time to get reacquainted with this great salad, it's better than ever!
Co-op Calendar events are listed below. To view all Merc events, click on the View Full Calendar link.
7-9pm
Enjoy exotic flavors for a spring evening. We’ll start with a salad plate of Carrot Salad with Mint; Roasted Eggplant Salad with Harissa; and Sliced Oranges with Black Olives. Then we’ll bring out loaves of freshly baked Moroccan Anise Bread to dip into Bessara (Berber-style Bean Puree). We’ll cap off the evening with an extravagant dessert of Lemon Couscous Cake served with Medjool Date Ice Cream. All the benefits of travel to an exotic land with none of the hassles.
Taught by: Chef Nancy Stark
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors
7-9pm
Join Chef Paige for a celebration of the growers who feed us with an early market menu. You’ll be inspired by fabulous Roasted Beet Salad with Yogurt & Mint (even if you think you don’t like beets); Market Ragout of Spring Vegetables; Orrechiette with Asparagus, Peas & Pancetta; Swiss Chart Tart with Goat Cheese, Currants & Pine Nuts (this alone is worth taking the class), and a sublime finish of Rhubarb Streusel Coffeecake. Hooray for the Farmers’ Market!
Taught by: Chef Paige Vandegrift
Location: The Merc's Community Classroom
Cost: $20 per person, $18 for Merc Owners & Seniors