Went and got a Pork Belly from them. Asked for the already skinned one. Well shame on me, I didnt check to ensure I got the right one until got home. They gave me one with the skin still on. Ok, annoying but no biggie, just have to spend time skinning it. But while skinning it and preparing it for curing (I was making Bacon) i noticed that it was extremely fatty. I have been making bacon for years, and this had to be the worst pork belly I have ever purchased. It was almost literally nothing but fat. When all was said and done, after curing, smoking and slicing I was able to salvage only about a third of the entire pork belly. The rest was not edible as it was just a hunk of fat. I will not...
Read moreEvery year I get a roasting pig from Tooele Valley Meats for our Porktacular, and they are always top quality. Hair is removed and the pig is dressed. I usually crack the ribs so I can get the pig to lay flat. (I've never asked them to remove the spine which is what some people recommend)
This is not some shiny butcher's shop with glass and stainless steel, but if you ask nicely, they'll carry the pig out to the car for you.
The pigs are generally processed on Wednesdays, but if you call ahead you can schedule to pick up a roaster Monday...
Read moreWe got a beef from Mascaro Ranch and they sent it to this butcher. It was my first time getting a beef from them. When I called they were helpful in selecting the cuts as they went down a list of questions. After aging, cutting and freezing my beef was ready to pick up in 19 days. The beef was in boxes between 50 and 55 lbs each and each package was clearly marked. Since it was the first time I had several questions, and they were friendly and helpful answering...
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