The first thing you’ll want to consider when shopping for butcher paper is what you’ll be using it on. If you want to wrap smoked meats during a cook, you’ll want to look for a butcher paper that is a good match for barbecue. These butcher papers usually do a good job of maintaining moisture while letting out steam – and this will keep your bark from getting too soggy. If you want to wrap cold foods like sandwiches or raw meats, you might look for butcher paper that helps food stay fresh and avoid contamination. Larger rolls of butcher paper might be ideal for crafts, wrapping packages, or to use as table runners. This isn’t to say that all types of butcher paper can’t be used for each of these different tasks – because different butcher paper options are so similar, they are also highly versatile. At the same time, for maximum performance, you might want to look for a butcher paper that’s specifically designed for the job you’re trying to do.
One thing you’ll notice as you begin shopping is that many butcher papers do not include a roll or dispenser. This is something you may want to purchase for yourself to have an easier time dispensing or rolling your butcher paper. The standard size is 18 inches, but you’ll want to buy a larger one if you plan to buy a roll of butcher paper that is 24 inches long.
This paper is durable and strong, and will trap smoke while releasing steam when used to wrap briskets, pork shoulders, and racks of ribs.
This butcher paper also works well for crafters, as the uncoated paper will absorb residual ink.
If you’re wrapping full-size briskets or racks of spare ribs, you might want the extra space allowed by this 24-inches wide option.
This paper is unwaxed and uncoated, allowing foods to soak in their juices for maximum flavor.
This butcher paper is unbleached, unwaxed, and uncoated. It has passed all US food safety certifications and is a great choice for storing food.
This butcher paper has the perfect balance of strength, moisture holdout, and breathability for perfect low and slow cooking.
You can use this butcher paper for wrapping food, but it’s also a great choice for wrapping packages to mail, or for making patterns for crafts.
This unwaxed and uncoated paper comes in an 18-inch by 100-foot roll.
This paper makes a great option for table runners, and with 400 feet of paper to unroll, you’ll have plenty to finish the job.
This paper is designed with a special internal structure to boost the paper’s wet strength. This keeps the paper from falling apart, even when it gets soaked with oil or water.
This paper protects the meat from the full assault of the smoker while maintaining high breathability to allow steam to escape from the wrapping. This keeps the meat and paper from getting too soggy.
This butcher paper is made with industrial grade 40# paper weight, and only the finest pulps are used in its construction.
A: It depends largely on what you’re planning to use the butcher paper for. White butcher paper is uncoated, FDA approved, and breathable. Pink or peach butcher paper might be helpful if you’re trying to mask blood or juices from raw meat while still allowing the meat warped inside to breathe. We should mention that there is a difference between peach-colored and peach-treated butcher paper. If you notice that butcher paper is peach-treated, this means that it is better equipped to preserve fresh-cut meats for storage by allowing the right amount of oxygen to sneak in. This helps preserve not only the taste of the meat but also the color.
A: This depends on how often you plan to use it, as well as what you plan to use it for. If you’re going to use butcher paper to wrap barbecued meat, and you cook outside once or twice a month, you may not want to buy as much. If you’re working at a meat market, or if you want to use butcher paper to decorate tables, you’ll likely need to purchase a larger quantity. Butcher paper doesn’t go bad, so you won’t need to worry about throwing away what you don’t use by a certain time. However, the larger rolls will take up more space in your kitchen or craft room, and depending on how much space you have available for use, you may not want to try and cram too much butcher paper inside of that room.