There is a meat market in Portland called Gartner’s which, for traditional feed lot meat, is good. Their meat cutters are pros, and you can go in there and get whatever you want, however you want it. http://www.gartnersmeats.com/

If you want more ethical meat, your options in Salem are somewhat limited, although both Freddies and Safeway carries somewhat more “natural” lines, but I admit I’m suspect of the brands and wouldn’t put it past them to, frankly, lie.

There are a number of area farmers who butcher and sell sides or quarters. We’re planning to give that a try this year. You can find a number of them through Local Harvest: http://www.localharvest.org/