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Post by cracker4112 on Sept 29, 2023 9:10:24 GMT -5
I process my own deer from soup to nuts. It's a pain in the ass once we get home but the final product is worth it to me. Besides, in my humble opinion, nobody commercially produces a product in FL like those processors in the Midwest. Those boys flat out know what they're doing when it comes to deer processing, and they have a GREAT attitude. Like someone mentioned, I've run across some prima-donna dickhead processors down here, so if anyone does have a good one, I'm listening. My friend owns this company. I've had a lot of processed deer from GA and SC that were great and Alan does a much better job. He gives you back the same meat you drop off. He's located in Hillsborough County. alswildmeatprocessing.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referralI've used Al's for a few years now and he does a great job. Love his snack sticks and his jalapeno parmesan sausage is great. I'm glad season is almost upon us, my freezer is almost empty...
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Post by tampaspicer on Sept 29, 2023 10:21:28 GMT -5
His jalapeno smoked cheddar sausage is delicious as well.
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 29, 2023 11:15:56 GMT -5
Would you guys say it is worth a 4 hour drive?
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Post by tampaspicer on Sept 29, 2023 12:07:36 GMT -5
Would you guys say it is worth a 4 hour drive? One way probably not. It's about an hour from me and definitely worth it. Honestly the best processing I've had done and I've had several good processors over the years.
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Post by cracker4112 on Sept 29, 2023 12:09:47 GMT -5
Maybe if you saved up several deer but I’m not sure any processor is worth that kind of drive. I’ve never had sausage or ground meat that good!
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 29, 2023 12:58:12 GMT -5
Maybe if you saved up several deer but I’m not sure any processor is worth that kind of drive. I’ve never had sausage or ground meat that good! Agreed... now that I'm back to schlepping in FL I don't anticipate needing a whole lot of knife sharpening for a season. We went to Georgia last weekend with a buddy to his camp and my son and I both passed up several does and a decent number of bucks because we're still eating deer from last season. Didn't see a reason to kill a doe or small buck just to say we killed one at this point. Quite honestly, I was pretty proud my 13 year old has evolved as a hunter and was disciplined enough to pass up so many deer while hunting on his own. He let a pretty nice 8 point walk that most people wouldn't.
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Post by JS84 on Sept 29, 2023 14:38:02 GMT -5
I think a lot of folks here are familiar with Al's in Riverview
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Post by olmucky on Oct 5, 2023 15:26:07 GMT -5
We do ours here in FL 95% of the time.
As mentioned, up in the north, $60-75 for you to drop a gutted deer, you get burger, steaks, chops, roasts all cleaned cut and wrapped. Sausage etc is extra $
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Post by anumber1 on Oct 17, 2023 8:36:57 GMT -5
I process my own, I hav access to a large walk in cooler and all the ice I need.
we mostly grind all except backstrap and ribs, I like to deep fry ribs
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Post by anumber1 on Oct 17, 2023 8:38:08 GMT -5
I think a lot of folks here are familiar with Al's in Riverview is that Al Rogers?
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Post by JS84 on Oct 17, 2023 8:53:00 GMT -5
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Post by olmucky on Oct 18, 2023 7:19:40 GMT -5
We used this guy for our gator. He did an outstanding job. Gave us a tour of the place. Two walk-in coolers for your drop-off Clean packaging area. deer hog gator A good dude Inland crystal river
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Post by tampaspicer on Oct 18, 2023 9:03:23 GMT -5
With ice and plugged. No thank you.
You don't want your deer meat soaking in water. Ice in bags with the cooler unplugged is the correct way. Same concept as hanging it in a walk in cooler.
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Post by olmucky on Oct 18, 2023 16:22:11 GMT -5
That’s subjective.
I wouldn’t think he’s aging it in your cooler. But to each his own.
Either way, just passing on another option for a processor on the WC
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Post by tampaspicer on Oct 19, 2023 10:58:54 GMT -5
It is. I've had several processors over the year tell me it makes the meat too watery. I prefer to hang it in a cooler for a week or in my cooler so the water can drain out while keeping it cold.
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