Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game: Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb, Poultry, Rabbit, Venison

Name: Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game: Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb, Poultry, Rabbit, Venison
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1649 reviews)
Author: John J. Mettler

by John J. Mettler

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4.7 (1,649)

4.7 stars from 1,649 reviews. Top 84% of Nonfiction books we track.

193 pages~3.2 hr readPublished by Storey Publishing, LLCPublished 1986-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You raise your own livestock or hunt regularly and want to process your animals yourself rather than paying butchers.
You're interested in nose-to-tail cooking and want to understand exactly where each cut comes from and how to maximize it.
You value food self-sufficiency and are willing to learn practical skills that save money and improve meat quality.

Maybe not for you if...

You're squeamish about the realities of meat production or prefer not to think about where your food comes from.
You live in an apartment or flat with no space, equipment, or legal ability to butcher at home.
You're looking for a cookbook with recipes rather than a technical manual about the actual butchering process.

About this book

This guide covers the fundamentals of butchering, addressing beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, rabbit, and venison. John J. Mettler Jr. provides step-by-step instructions for the slaughtering and butchering process, making the techniques accessible to those new to the practice. The book includes guidance on field dressing game, as well as methods for salting, smoking, and curing meat. By learning to butcher your own meat, you can produce expert cuts and achieve superior flavor.

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$2.99 – $11.99

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,649 reviews

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