Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game by John J. Mettler
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Book Reviews of Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game
Book Review: A valued meat hand Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best, if not the best, informational/instruction book I have ever read. It covers every step with great detail. Anyone who even considers cutting up thier own meat, ( and in these's days with all the tainted meat in the stores, who doesn't? ) should buy this book.
I consider this a must for sportsman that hunt, as well as for anyone that raises thier own animals. We don't raise our own beef, however we do often buy a quarter, or a side from the butcher, and cut it up our self, thus insuring a clean environment, and safe meat. I also hunt, and have cut up my own venison for years, and still learned some valuable tips as to how to improve the process.
I highly recommend BASIC BUTCHERING OF LIVESTOCK & GAME by John J. Mettler.
Book Review: Where is the button for 10 stars?
Summary: 5 Stars
Every now and then you come across a book which is right on the spot. It's written by someone who is willing and capable to share his/her wealth of knowledge in a CLEAR way. This is one of those few books. From beef to rabbit, from pork to deer it teaches how to butcher. I read it a few times, I bought a whole lamb (with hide and guts) and I butchered it. I wouldn't say I made a work of art but all the cuts are there: back legs roasts. racks, riblets, roasts, trimmings. Don't expect instruction on fancy cuts: it's not the purpose of this book. The need of a power saw is slightly understated, though. If you butcher a large animal and you are not Hulk-sized, you may want to get one ... Absolutely recommended.Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
Coming from a family of hunters, fisherman, as well as a family that has always grown much of their own food, be it a vegetable garden, or hens for eggs, angus for beef, the occasional pig, sheep, I firmly believe that women (I am one) should know as much about self sufficiency living as possible. This includes knowing how to raise healthy meat animals and how to slaughter them in the most humane and sanitary way possible. I like this book because its easy to read and follow and cover just about every domestic animal I have ever raised for meat, as well as most of the wild game I have had.Book Review: Excellent. Well worth the price.
Summary: 5 Stars
My experience with the slaughter and butchery of mammals is pretty much limited to chickens, turkeys, and a few rabbits, but I definitely want to go beyond this. Before attempting anything like a pig or a lamb, I might want to read several books but this particular publication has to be the best possible introduction. Th writing is clear and straight-forward and the text is amply illustrated with great hand-drawn sketches that are even more effective than actual photographs in my opinion. Kudos to the author for a great book for the beginner.Book Review: Excellent information - not outdated at all.
Summary: 5 Stars
For any person living off the grid or desiring to do so, this book will provide invaluable information on how to slaughter when you can't just drive to the market or drag it to a processing house. I would have liked to have seen more information on "Walton" preserving, as I like to be able to live without all of the conveniences of city life. I like the idea of being able to fend for myself, and I would not hesitate to use this as a guide for my first steer. His rabbit method is quite similar to mine (I use two pegs).