Deer processing question

[Tx_Wader]

Used to process all of our deer and hogs myself. Now though I have two processors who do it just the way I want to and I use them.

I do not have the time available to do it myself anymore.

[bollomb]

its all about the quality of the finished product for me. I only use a processor for sausage though. I process everything else myself. I just don't have the time for sausage. I've used quite of few of the local houston area guys and I wasn't overly impressed. found one near beaumont that, to date, is the best hands down on sausage. They aren't cheap but I'll pay for quality. it's a dying art and there is room out there for more processors especially for wild hogs. i noted one of the comments above about a processor not using wild hog meat which i'll never understand. We eat so much wild hog I could keep a guy busy just with pork.

From what I gather, it all has to do with the USDA. A lot less red tape if you use pork from a verified facility VS from a wild hog

[OldRiverRat]

From what I gather, it all has to do with the USDA. A lot less red tape if you use pork from a verified facility VS from a wild hog

that may very well be true, i understand there may be additional restrictions with wild pork but it's strange because i've noticed it's about 50/50 on processors that will take it. another opportunity for someone because that industry (hog hunting) is growing with the hog population. I looked into trying to ship wild hog to Europe about 10-12 years ago, the europeans were already on the "organic" kick and were paying ridiculous money for it. unfortunately there were some fda hurdles. i was just going to ship it over in a refer container.

[braggjr]

I prefer to process it myself.

[r_u_sharp_2]

Unlike a lot of the people responding... I use a processor.

I was on the lookout for a new processor for the last couple years.

I will now only use Republic Butcher Co in Round Rock.

1. Get your deer back
2. Quality of product
3. Open year round
4. Convenient location and optional drop off at my taxidermist shop
5. He is a trained chef- second vote for quality of product.

Dont think I would entertain using another since I am happy. Two years ago.. I would have tried as many as it took to find a good processor that I trust.

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[randal]

I use Joshua deer processing because the place is always super clean, and they vacuum pack everything for no extra money