Steaks, Roasts, Ground Meat & More
What to Expect When Having an Animal Custom Processed
Having an animal custom processed gives you more control over the meat that ultimately goes into your freezer. Instead of purchasing predetermined cuts, you can make decisions about steaks, roasts, ground meat, package sizes, and other processing options based on how your household actually cooks.
If you have never worked with a custom meat processor before, some parts of the process may be unfamiliar. Understanding what happens from scheduling through pickup can make it much easier to prepare for your appointment and make confident decisions about your order.
- TL;DR
- Custom processing allows you to choose how your animal is cut and packaged.
- You will need to provide cutting instructions based on the type of animal being processed.
- Finished take-home weight will be lower than live and hanging weight.
- Planning your freezer space before pickup is important.
Your Guide to Custom Meat Processing
Understanding the custom meat processing process can help you prepare for your order. From scheduling and selecting cuts to packaging and freezer storage, Turk Brothers Custom Meats helps you know what to expect every step of the way.
What Happens Before Your Processing Appointment?
Before your appointment, it’s also helpful to start thinking about your cutting instructions. Consider what types of meals your household prepares, which cuts you use most frequently, and how much freezer space you have available.
What Cutting Decisions Will You Need to Make?
Hog processing can involve choices about pork chops, roasts, ribs, ham, bacon, sausage, brats, and other products. Thinking about how you normally cook can help you choose options you’ll actually use.
What Happens After the Animal Is Processed?
Once it is ready, we follow your cutting instructions to prepare your order. Your finished meat is vacuum sealed and prepared for freezer storage.
Why Is the Take-Home Weight Lower Than the Animal’s Original Weight?
Additional weight is lost as the meat is aged, trimmed, deboned, cut, and prepared. Your individual cutting instructions also affect how much packaged meat you ultimately receive.
Whole, Half Or Quarter Beef
How Should You Prepare for Pickup?
Make sure you have adequate freezer space before bringing your finished order home. A whole, half, or quarter beef can represent a substantial amount of packaged meat, and larger pork orders also require adequate storage. Having your freezer cleaned, organized, and ready beforehand makes pickup much easier. Keep the meat frozen once you get it home and organize the packages in a way that allows you to easily find and rotate different cuts.
Have A Question? We Are Here To Help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about custom meat processing? Turk Brothers Custom Meats answers common questions about cutting instructions, processing options, and freezer-ready packaging to help you prepare your order with confidence.
Yes. Custom processing allows you to provide cutting instructions based on your preferences and the available options for the animal being processed.
Yes. Our finished custom-processed meat is vacuum sealed and prepared for freezer storage.
You don't need to already know every cut or processing option. Think about how your household normally cooks and which types of meat you use most often. We can help explain the available processing options when you're preparing your order.
