Custom Pork Processing In Eugene, OR

WAYS TO MAKE CUSTOM Pork PROCESSING EASY

Book Early

Book your butcher date at least a year in advance, especially if you are wanting June-November.

Have Names And Numbers Ready

If you have people who have purchased a share from you, have the list of names and numbers ready to give the butcher when they come to harvest your animal.

Call Us For Weight Of Animals

If we do not call you with weights of your animals the day we harvest them, call the office the next morning. Sometimes the butcher gets back late or is with other customers.

Place Your Online Order Or Call Prior To date

Have your customers call in their cutting instructions or have them put it in online prior to, the day the animal is harvested, or within 24-48 hours. Do not wait for us to call as there are times we are tied up calling or helping other customers.

Avoid Late Fees And Confusion

Explain to your customers that in the event that we have tried to call and never received a return phone call that their order will then be cut a standard cut.

Also explain that when they are given a pick up date that it needs to be picked up within 5 business days to avoid the late fee unless prior arrangements have been made.

We appreciate your business and we strive to make the processing of your animal as easy as we can, these are just a few tips that help with that process.

Pork Processing FAQ In Eugene, OR

How much does pork processing cost in Eugene, OR?

At 4-Star Meat Co., standard pork cut and wrap is currently listed at $1.00 per pound based on hanging weight. Customers who want pork chops individually packaged can add $0.10 per pound. Additional charges apply for curing bacon, ham and other specialty processing services. Because processing prices are subject to change, we recommend confirming current pricing when placing your order.

Our goal is to provide straightforward, professional pork processing for farmers, livestock owners and families throughout Eugene, OR and surrounding communities.

Can I choose how my pork is cut and packaged?

Yes. Custom processing allows you to choose cuts and packaging based on how you plan to use your pork. At 4-Star Meat Co., customers can submit a pork processing cut sheet and provide their processing instructions before their scheduled date.

Depending on your processing order, your hog can be prepared into a variety of useful cuts and products. Providing your instructions ahead of time helps our team process and package your pork according to your preferences while reducing delays or confusion.

Can 4-Star Meat Co. cure bacon and ham?

Yes. We offer curing options for customers who want to turn portions of their processed hog into bacon, ham and other specialty products. Our pork-processing pricing currently lists regular, pepper and maple bacon curing at $1.00 per pound, while nitrite-free curing is $1.25 per pound. Nitrite-free ham or bacon curing is also available, although honey cure for ham is not currently offered.

Curing gives you another way to customize your pork processing order and make the most of your animal. Ask our team about available options when completing your processing instructions.

How far in advance should I schedule pork processing?

We recommend booking your pork processing as early as possible. Our pork-processing guidelines specifically encourage customers to book early, have the names and phone numbers of everyone involved ready, contact us for the animal's weight, and place the processing order before the scheduled date.

Planning ahead is especially important when coordinating livestock slaughter and custom processing. Getting your information and cutting instructions to us early helps avoid late fees, scheduling problems and confusion.

Does 4-Star Meat Co. offer mobile slaughter for hogs?

Yes. 4-Star Meat Co. provides mobile slaughter and custom meat processing in Eugene, OR and surrounding areas, including processing for pork. Our mobile service allows livestock to be slaughtered at your location, eliminating the need to transport the live animal to our processing facility.

After slaughter, our experienced team can handle custom cutting and packaging according to your processing instructions. We operate a state-licensed facility and focus on careful handling, food safety, meat quality and dependable service throughout the process.