RE: Do you butcher your own deer
I started to do my owm deer 5 years ago when I would take 5 to 6 deer per year. I really enjoy it. I get to spend more quality time with my father & family, and it makes watching the Detroit Lions barable. $100.00 per animal the processor charged was to much for me. I always take the left overmeat (I am not as efficient as some of you) and bring them to the processor for venison sausage. Great links for videos, that will save me at least an hour or two processing time. I d have all the "toys" (vacuum packers, grinders, knives, etc...), but any good knive, zip lock bags and freezer paper can get people started IMHO. I have noticed the Vacuum packing machines stop the freezer burn better and make the meat taste better after a couple months sitting in the freezer (again all IMHO).
Questions for the experts: From the large back ham which contains the rounds & sirloins, whatare the steps / cuts to seperate these individual cuts of meat?