Buying meat in Dubrovnik for a self-catering stay

Buy for the equipment you actually have

With a small pan and two cooking rings, a straightforward beef-strip dish may be easier than a large roast. If your rental shows a barbecue in its photos, ask the host whether you may use it, how it is fuelled and which utensils are provided.

Once you know the equipment, explain your plans to the butcher. Give the number of people too, especially if you want individual steaks of a similar size.

Check the cut and the pricing unit

At the counter, a price may be shown per kilogram even when you buy a smaller amount. Check whether you are choosing a whole piece, a portion or a product sold by weight. Bone-in meat includes the weight of the bone.

If a cut name is unfamiliar, show your recipe or a picture. Similar words in different countries do not always describe the same piece.

Ask whether a product needs cooking

Marinated or prepared for cooking does not mean ready to eat. Check whether an item needs cooking, roasting or reheating. Ask about the ingredients of seasoned products, especially if someone in your group avoids particular foods.

Make meat your last shopping stop

Plan to return to your accommodation after buying chilled food rather than continuing sightseeing for several hours. An insulated bag can help during transport, but it does not replace refrigeration. Follow the product's storage instructions.