Can I Request Specific Cuts Not in Standard Boxes?

By Anna Smith•

Short answer? No — but here's why that's actually good news for your kitchen.

I get this question a lot, and I respect the thinking behind it. You know what cuts you love. You know how many people you're feeding. You want control. That's smart cooking. But when it comes to pre-seasoned, pre-cooked meats like what we offer at True Nature Meats, the standard boxes are carefully designed to deliver something more valuable than customization: consistency, quality, and convenience that actually works.

Let me explain why, and more importantly, how to work with the system to get exactly what you need.

Why Standard Boxes Exist (And Why They Beat Custom Orders)

At True Nature Meats, every product you receive has been tested, refined, and proven before it ever reaches your door. That's not marketing talk — it's the result of decades sourcing from the world's finest ranches and working with top culinary professionals to perfect every recipe.

When you request a custom cut or portion size, you introduce variables that compromise three things:

  • Cooking precision. Our meats are pre-cooked to exact internal temperatures for optimal tenderness and safety. A custom cut would require different cooking times, different seasoning ratios, and different quality control standards. That's not something we can guarantee on a per-order basis.
  • Flavor balance. Each product — whether it's the Brazilian Garlic Steak or the Japanese Teriyaki Chicken — is seasoned in specific ratios for specific portion sizes. Change the portion, and the flavor profile shifts. The garlic becomes overwhelming, or the teriyaki glaze thins out. We don't want that for you.
  • Food safety. Pre-cooked meats are handled through strict HACCP protocols. Custom cuts would require separate processing lines, different packaging, and altered cold chain logistics. That's a food safety risk we won't take.

What You Can Do to Get the Meat You Want

Just because we don't do custom orders doesn't mean you're stuck. Here's how to think strategically about our standard boxes:

Mix and match within your order. Our product lineup includes everything from ribeye and sirloin to pulled pork, chicken thighs, and brisket. You can order multiple boxes of different products to build the variety you want. Need more steak? Order an extra box of New York Strip. Want lighter options? Add Mediterranean Chicken Breast or Pollo Asado Thighs.

Portion for your household. Each product is individually packaged and pre-cooked. That means you control portion sizes at serving time — not at ordering time. A single box of Wagyu Sirloin Steak can serve two adults generously, or stretch to four if you're pairing with sides. The flexibility is in your hands when you plate it, not when you click "buy."

Think about repurposing leftovers. One of the best-kept secrets of pre-cooked meats is how well they hold up for multiple meals. That Texas Smoked Brisket? Pile it high on tacos one night, toss it into scrambled eggs the next morning, and top a salad with it for lunch. You're not locked into one serving plan.

The Real Question: What's Your Goal?

When people ask for custom cuts, what they're usually after is one of these three things:

  • Specific portion sizes for meal prep. Solution: Our products are pre-portioned. Use one package per meal and adjust sides to match your calorie or protein goals.
  • A particular cut for a specific recipe. Solution: Check our full lineup. We cover steak, brisket, pork, chicken, and global flavors. Chances are, we have what you need.
  • Budget control. Solution: Standard boxes actually save you money. Custom processing adds cost. Our model keeps pricing honest and predictable.

The Bottom Line

You can't request custom cuts or portions outside our standard boxes — but you don't need to. Our products are designed to give you restaurant-quality results with zero guesswork. If you're unsure which box fits your needs, start with a variety order. Try the Ribeye Steak for indulgence, the Classic Sirloin for everyday reliability, and the Tennessee Pulled Pork for crowd-pleasing versatility.

Once you taste the difference that real sourcing, real smoking, and real seasoning make, you'll understand why the standard box isn't a limitation — it's a promise.

Need help choosing? Look at your weekly meal plan. Count the meals you want to cover. Then match those to our product descriptions. That's the smartest way to get exactly what you need — without the hassle of custom orders.

Now go make something memorable.

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