Open and operating since the 1960s, the Loeffel Meat Shoppe is a USDA-inspected retail meat sales operation that sells fresh and frozen cuts of beef, pork, lamb, smoked and slicing sausages, brats, naturally cased wieners, and multiple varieties of ready-to-eat snack sticks.
The shoppe is named in honor of Professor William J. Loeffel, the first meat scientist at the University, who was a faculty member from 1919-1962 and served as chair of the department from 1938-1959. Loeffel is one of many pioneers in the meat industry from Nebraska. In the 1970s, Roger Mandigo developed the technology which led to the creation of the McRib Sandwich for McDonalds and Chris Calkins’ work with new cutting procedures returned over $1 billion to the beef industry, including the development of the Flat Iron Steak.
Retail sales from the meat shoppe help offset costs associated with the academic programs in the Department of Animal Science. Livestock are harvested and processed for sale in the Loeffel Meat Laboratory with assistance from Nebraska students in the department. Students gain experience by learning how to process, package, and sell the products that they process, in addition to playing a role in developing new products to sell in the shoppe such as the Jalapeño Popper Bratwurst, which was a two-time national award winner.
Store Hours and Location
Weekly Sales Room Hours:
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Room B128 (Corner of 38th and Fair Street)
Animal Science Complex
Lincoln, NE 68583
Phone: 402-472-2308
E-Mail: loeffel-meats@unl.edu
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, and DISCOVER in addition to cash/check.
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We offer a selection of both fresh and frozen items. All prices will be determined based on the item weight and price per pound. Our roasts are approximately 4 – 5 pounds.
The meat shoppe also offers gift cards for purchase in $10 increments that are valid for one year from date of purchase, in additional to merchandise such as hats, shirts, and insulated cooler bags.
Loeffel Meat Shoppe Recipes
Since 2023, the Loeffel Meat Shoppe, Nebraska Extension, and the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences have collaborated on a series of recipe cards to provide shoppers with healthy ways to prepare their meat purchases.
Prices below are as of May 26, 2026. Prices in store may differ from prices listed below.
The following items are available for purchase, but are limited to our existing inventory. If a desired item is out of stock, please inform a store staff member.
Beef Price List
| Beef Roasts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Boneless Petite Tender Roast | $6.89 |
| Boneless Shoulder Roast | $6.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Eye Roast | $7.05 |
| Boneless Tri-Tip Roast | $8.89 |
| Eye of Round Roast | $3.69 |
| 7-Bone Chuck Roast (Seasonal Item) | $4.79 |
| Boneless Arm Chuck Roast (Seasonal Item) | $5.69 |
| Boneless Bottom Round Rump Roast (Seasonal Item) | $5.19 |
| Bone-In Ribeye Roast (Seasonal Item) | $15.99 |
| Heat-and-Eat Beef Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Beef with BBQ Sauce (1 lb.) (Seasonal Item) | $5.99 |
| Beef with BBQ Sauce (5 lb.) (Seasonal Item) | $5.99 |
| Beef Steaks | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Chuck Eye Steak | $7.56 |
| Ranch Steak | $7.29 |
| Denver Steak | $9.50 |
| Flat Iron Steak | $14.59 |
| Boneless Ribeye Steak | $16.59 |
| Tenderloin Steak | $24.89 |
| Tenderloin Tip Steak | $24.89 |
| Strip Steak | $15.69 |
| Top Sirloin Steak | $11.59 |
| Coulotte (Picanha) | $10.09 |
| Flank Steak | $8.59 |
| Sirloin Bavette Roll | $7.29 |
| Skirt Steak | $10.59 |
| Porterhouse Steak (Seasonal Item) | $14.29 |
| T-Bone Steak (Seasonal Item) | $13.59 |
| Beef Ribs | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Back Ribs | $3.49 |
| Short Ribs | $7.65 |
| Plate Short Ribs | $7.65 |
| Chuck BBQ Ribs (Seasonal Item) | $6.79 |
| Korean Flanken-Style Short Ribs (Seasonal Item) | $7.99 |
| Large Beef Cuts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Boneless Brisket Flat (Half) | $9.50 |
| Boneless Brisket Point (Half) | $5.47 |
| Boneless Whole Brisket (Seasonal Item) | $5.29 |
| Smoked Beef Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Pastrami | $9.88 |
| Corned Beef (Seasonal Item) | $5.81 |
| Ground Beef | $/lb. |
| 1lb. Ground Beef Chub | $5.49 |
| 2lb. Ground Beef Chub | $5.29 |
| Regular Ground Beef Patties (4 packs) | $5.53 |
| 1lb. Chili Grind Ground Beef (Seasonal Item) | $5.49 |
| Beef Other/Variety Cuts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Thinly Sliced Beef | $7.50 |
| Stir Fry Strips | $7.59 |
| Stir Fry Strips (Butter Garlic) | $8.59 |
| Stir Fry Strips (Carolina Style BBQ) | $8.59 |
| Stir Fry Strips (Teriyaki) | $8.59 |
| Stir Fry Strips (Fiesta/Southwest) | $8.59 |
| Beef Kidneys | $2.99 |
| Oxtail | $8.59 |
| Marrow Bones | $5.29 |
| Beef Tongue | $4.89 |
| Beef Tallow | $4.99 |
| Stew Meat (Seasonal Item) | $6.19 |
| Shank Cross-Cuts (Seasonal Item) | $4.69 |
Pork Price List
| Pork Roasts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Shoulder Blade Roast | $2.39 |
| Boneless Boston Butt Roast | $3.49 |
| Boneless Whole Tenderloin | $3.89 |
| Heat-and-Eat Pork Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. Cooked Shredded Pork (Seasonal Item) | $6.99 |
| 5 lb. Cooked Shredded Pork (Seasonal Item) | $5.29 |
| Pork with BBQ Sauce (1 lb.) (Seasonal Item) | $5.99 |
| Pork with BBQ Sauce (5 lb.) (Seasonal Item) | $5.99 |
| Pork Steaks/Chops | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Blade Steak | $1.59 |
| Boneless Pork Loin Chops (4-pack) | $2.89 |
| Bone-In Rib and Loin Chops (2-pack) | $2.59 |
| Smoked Pork Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Smoked Sliced Bacon (12 slices) | $5.92 |
| Smoked Bacon Ends and Pieces | $4.60 |
| Smoked Peppered Bacon (12 slices) | $6.25 |
| Smoked Cinnamon Sugar Bacon (12 slices) | $6.25 |
| Canadian-Style Bacon | $7.25 |
| Smoked Pork Chops (2-pack) | $5.59 |
| Smoked Pork Hocks | $3.39 |
| Pork Ribs | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Back Ribs | $3.49 |
| Spareribs | $3.75 |
| Ground Pork | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. Ground Pork Chubs | $2.99 |
| Pork Other/Variety Cuts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Skin-On Belly | $3.93 |
| Pork Hock | $1.89 |
| Pork Heart | $2.99 |
| Pork Kidneys | $2.99 |
Lamb Price List
| Lamb Roasts | $/lb. |
| Boneless Lamb Shoulder | $6.70 |
| Bone-In American Style Leg Roast | $5.19 |
| Boneless Sirloin Off Leg Roast | $9.29 |
| Rib Rack | $7.89 |
| Lamb Chops | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Rib and Loin Chops (4-pack) | $9.59 |
| Sirloin Leg Chops (2-pack) | $6.95 |
| Ground Lamb | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. Ground Lamb Chub | $5.87 |
| Lamb Other/Variety Cuts | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Leg Shank | $5.99 |
| Bone-In Riblets | $3.49 |
| Bone-In Neck Slices (2-pack) | $3.09 |
| Lamb Heart | $2.99 |
| Lamb Kidney | $2.89 |
| Lamb Liver | $2.99 |
Processed Meats Price List
| Sausage Links | $/lb. |
| Smoked Sausage (Pack of 5) | $5.99 |
| Andouille (Pack of 5) | $5.99 |
| Southwest Style Smoked Sausage (Pack of 5) | $5.99 |
| Smoked Sausage with Mozzarella (Pack of 5) | $5.99 |
| Polish Sausage (Pack of 5) | $5.99 |
| Mild Italian Sausage (Links) | $5.35 |
| Maple Breakfast Links | $5.80 |
| BRATS (Raw Linked Sausages) | $/lb. |
| Fresh Bratwursts (5 pack) | $5.48 |
| Jalepeno Popper Brats (5 pack) | $6.47 |
| Wieners/Frankfurters | $/lb. |
| Natural Casing Wieners (8-pack) | $6.03 |
| Ground Sausage | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Pork Sausage (2 lb. Chub) | $6.58 |
| Mild Italian Sausage (1 lb. Chub) | $5.35 |
| Maple Sausage (1 lb. Chub) | $5.05 |
| Summer Sausages (8oz. Sticks) | $/lb. |
| Summer Sausage (Garlic Pepper) | $9.59 |
| Summer Sausage (Jalapeno Cheddar) | $9.59 |
| Ready-To-Eat Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Original Beef Jerky (4 oz. packs) | $18.99/lb. |
| Sweet and Spicy Beef Jerky (4 oz. packs) | $18.99/lb. |
| Summer Sausage Snack Sticks (5-pack) | $9.45 |
| Sweet Heat Snack Sticks (5-pack) | $9.45 |
| Jalapeno Snack Sticks (5-pack) | $9.45 |
| Heat-and-Eat Processed Meat Items | $/lb. |
|---|---|
| Meatballs (Frozen) | $8.79 |