Meat Processors in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Lebanon County hunters typically head to the agricultural lands around Myerstown and the foothills of Blue Mountain for deer and small game. When you get a deer down, you need a reliable spot to handle the butchering, especially during the busy rifle season. Local processors in this area understand how to break down a carcass properly to ensure you get the most meat back for your freezer.

One primary option in the county is Bur-Pak Family Foods, Inc., located in Myerstown. They handle standard cuts and can help turn your harvest into steaks, roasts, or ground meat. It is always smart to call ahead during the late season to check their current cooler space and drop-off hours. Having a plan for your meat before you head into the woods saves time when you are hauling a heavy deer out.

1 meat processor in Lebanon County

Serving Myerstown.

Using meat processors in Lebanon County

A processor skins, quarters, ages, cuts and packages your animal, and can turn trim into sausage, snack sticks or jerky. Many shops post cut sheets in advance and cap how many animals they take per day during peak weeks.

What to ask before you commit

  • Are you accepting deer right now, and is there a daily cap?
  • Do I get my own animal back, or is trim pooled?
  • What is the base price and what do specialty products cost per pound?
  • Do you have after-hours drop-off, and does the animal need to be field dressed?
  • How long until pickup, and how is the meat packaged?

What it usually costs

Basic cut-and-wrap is often a flat fee per animal, with sausage, sticks and jerky charged per pound on top. Specialty products regularly cost more than the base processing itself.

Timing matters

Warm weather is the enemy. Field dress immediately, keep the carcass shaded and open to airflow, and get it to the processor the same day when temperatures are above the 40s.

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