Local butcher shops tend to be cheaper than some grocery store for fresh meats. Especially if you buy a lot
I buy fresh from ALDI but freeze at home if it doesn't have long enough on the use by
I get frozen turkey it’s only $2 a pound here for me. It’s better than some of the fresh turkey options I’ve bought. I also buy frozen fish I personally prefer it. I have kids and dinner plans get moved around so I never have to worry about things going bad in the fridge.
Fresh is always going to be better Slow cooking frozen helps the texture and taste though