Get adventurous in the kitchen, and try different meat cuts that are big on flavor but smaller on your budget.

When grocery shopping, we all want to get the most for our dollar, especially at the meat case.

You can still find great deals on high-quality meat, including beef and pork, says Terry Houser, an Iowa State University (ISU) Extension meat specialist and head of the ISU Meat Lab.

If you’re willing to try different cuts and cooking methods, you can save money and enjoy great-tasting, protein-packed beef and pork at home, Houser says. He offers tips for finding the best value for your money when shopping at the meat counter.

First, different cuts of meat require different cooking methods, Houser says. Cuts from the rib or loin, including sirloin or rib-eye steaks, are more tender and perfect for ...