I'm Done With Deer Processing

[Grant2]

With the prices going up every year to have a deer processed it time to start doing my own. I have a big smoker and have made sausage many times, so I guess now is a good time to start doing my own. Couple friends had their deer processed and the money was crazy at what they charge. I know they had quite a bit of sausage and pencil sticks done, but the rest was hamburger and steaks which only takes seconds to cut and package. I know they work hard for their money, but the prices have gotten way up there these days.

[jmeghunts]

With the prices going up every year to have a deer processed it time to start doing my own. I have a big smoker and have made sausage many times, so I guess now is a good time to start doing my own. Couple friends had their deer processed and the money was crazy at what they charge. I know they had quite a bit of sausage and pencil sticks done, but the rest was hamburger and steaks which only takes seconds to cut and package. I know they work hard for their money, but the prices have gotten way up there these days.

You've made a wise choice.

[panhandlehunter]

Yep. I started doing my own a few years ago. I've already made the money I spent on equipment back.

[popup_menace]

Making my own sausage and hamburger meat always makes me feel a bit more proud of the accomplishment. Especially since we use a hand crank grinder!

[Double-O-Dave]

Same conclusion I drew this year about processing our own deer. Wish me luck, I'm trying to make my first batch of deer jerky tonight. Next is sausage making.

Regards,

Dave

[Grant2]

I know if you take 5 deer to have done your bill alone will pay for all the equipment you would need. You would only need your smoker for the sausage.

[IvoryRoot]

Will definitely save you some coin. I’ve always done my own but with three kids and being busy this time of year it’s just easier to pay someone.

[BrianL]

I made the same decision several years back, then few years later I stopped shooting them so I wouldn't have to process them. Now I just go to stand and watch deer, and hope for a pig or coyote to come by so I can shoot something.

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[Grant2]

I know it's definitely a lot of work, but a few buddies and beer we will get it done LOL!

[Ishi&Elvis]

I have never paid a dime to process mine. My deer, my trimmings, my steaks, my sausage, my time. You have chosen wisely.

[Bazo]

I've been thinking about doing this too. What's the mix ratio when making burger out of deer?

[AgHntr10]

I do everything but my own smoked sausage. I just don't have the setup or experience/recipe to do it. One day I will build a smoker and see what I can do but for now I will keep taking it to the coon *** that has it down!

[glen]

Since I turn everything into hamburger I go straight from the hoof to bagged and in freezer. I just hang skinned deer next to me and cut off strips and chunks grind with chili blade into ice chest. Then I grind some brisket into chest. Take mortar mixer on drill and mix up. Run meat through a second time on hamburger blade and bagging tube and straight to freezer in 1# marked packages.

And it isn't much more work. I do it at the house but you could travel with grinder and easily come home with processed hamburger from your trip.

[AgHntr10]

I've been thinking about doing this too. What's the mix ratio when making burger out of deer?

I buy briskets when HEB puts them on sale and go about 50/50 but not exact. I just weigh the deer then buy as many briskets as I need to cover that and error on the side of more beef.

[Calrob]

Making my own sausage and hamburger meat always makes me feel a bit more proud of the accomplishment. Especially since we use a hand crank grinder!

Ive got a hand crank grinder too.... took the handle off, put a belt and a chevy alternator on it. Its electric now!