To Our Valued Customers and Livestock Producers,
Effective September 1, 2023 there will be a $0.03/lb increase to our processing rates for beef and pork. Price increases are not something we take lightly and are the result of careful thought and consideration. However, they are necessary to keep us operating within the current climate and rise in inflation for supplies and labor. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. The new rates will be:
Beef Processing for Whole and Half: $0.68 / lb.
Beef Processing for Thirds and Split Halves: $0.71 / lb.
Beef Processing for Eighths: $0.73 / lb.
Pork Processing for Whole: $0.68 / lb.
Pork Processing for Half: $0.71 / lb.
If you have any questions, please call us at 616-878-1578 or email us at processing@byroncentermeats.com.
How It Works
We’re glad you have chosen Byron Center Meats as your custom meat processor!
We are proud to have West Michigan’s most experienced processing crew, using the latest technology to offer our customers the best cutting and packaging around. We have a state-of-the-art facility with equipment that exceeds all USDA requirements. In addition to daily federal inspections, our 77 years of experience cutting and packaging ensures you get your meat processed your way. Once processed, all your cuts will be vacuum sealed and labeled for your freezer.
How to Place Your Order:
Take a look at the guides and yield estimates on the left side of the page to help you prepare to give instructions.
You have several options for completing your order:
- Use the interactive online instruction forms below by selecting the species type to begin. It will walk you through each area of the animal.
- Call our staff at 616-878-1578 to go through instructions with a professional who can answer any questions you may have.
We will send you a text or give you a call as soon as your order is ready for pick-up. You will also receive a copy of your instructions with your product yield at time of checkout.
Are you a livestock producer? Please visit our producer’s page to learn more details about how to work with us!
**By choosing BCM as your processor, you are consenting to receive text messages concerning your order & pick-up information to the number provided by you through our online ordering form or the phone number provided by your producer. Keep in mind that standard message and data rates may apply and you can always reply STOP to opt out of future messages.
Fill Your Freezer with BCM Pork!
Tired of running out of meat in your freezer? You can order customer-processed whole or 1/2 pigs through Byron Center Meats to fill your freezer! Our pigs are local and all-natural— a healthy option for your family! Customize how you’d like your pork processed or choose our popular standard options. A whole pork equals 65 meals for a family of 4 including chops, roasts, sausage, steaks, ribs, and more.
Pricing (Meat and Processing):
– Whole Pigs: Avg. 200 lb. Hanging weight x $2.75 / lb. = approx. $550
– Half Pigs: Avg. 100 lb. Hanging weight x $2.85 / lb. = approx. $285
Extra items:
– Smoking: Smoked hams & other cuts is an $1.10/lb., smoked & sliced bacon is an extra $1.40/lb., sausage patties or links is an extra $1.30/lb.
How to Place Your Order: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “pork” and begin your online order by selecting “purchase from BCM”. The form will walk you through the cuts. You’ll need to call or stop in to place your deposit. $50 deposit per half is required. You’ll receive a text/call of completion in about 3-4 weeks!
2023 Fair Season Custom Processing Pricing
We are happy to support local fairs and 4-H carcass classes over the Summer season with custom processing of beef, pork, and lamb.
This work is in addition to our regular processing work week and does create more labor overtime costs. There is a $.05/lb. increase in the custom processing charges for fair carcass and market animals for beef and pork, and a $10/head increase on lambs.
See Inside Our Processing Facility
Get Started With Your Custom Processing Order!
Choose your species to see processing prices + begin placing your cutting instructions!
- Beef / Bison
Beef & Bison Processing
Current Beef & Bison Processing Pricing:
Whole or Half Beef Hanging Weight x $0.68/lb.
Split Halves (1/4 of beef) Hanging Weight x $0.71/lb.
Eighth Beef Hanging Weight x $0.73/lb.
**Additional charges apply for patties ($.70 per pound), grinding ($.15 per pound), and vacuum sealed one-pound packages ($.40 per pound).
**If you working with a producer, the kill and trucking charge may be distributed between all of their customers. If you have questions, please talk to your producer.
**Specialty items like jerky, summer sausage and beef bacon are also available (these items take longer to be processed) Please add specialty item requests in the comments section of your form. Please note that specialty items incur an additional charge.
See what cuts are available using the link below Beef Processing.pdf
**By choosing BCM as your processor, you are consenting to receive text messages concerning your order & pick-up information to the number provided by you through our online ordering form or the phone number provided by your producer. Keep in mind that standard message and data rates may apply and you can always reply STOP to opt out of future messages.
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- Pork
Pork Processing
Current Pork Processing Pricing:
Whole Pork Hanging Weight x $0.68/lb.
Half Pork Hanging Weight x $0.71/lb.
**Additional charges apply for patties ($1.30 per pound), grinding for sausage ($0.20 per pound), sausage/brat linking ($1.30 per pound).
**Smoking charges: our regular cure is $1.10 per pound and our all-natural cure is $1.40 per pound. Bacon slicing is an additional $0.35 per pound on top of smoking charge.
**By choosing BCM as your processor, you are consenting to receive text messages concerning your order & pick-up information to the number provided by you through our online ordering form or the phone number provided by your producer. Keep in mind that standard message and data rates may apply and you can always reply STOP to opt out of future messages.
Pork Smoked Meat Options
Regular Cure ($1.10 per pound)
- Uses added nitrates/nitrites to cure the meat. Industry standard. Ham will be smoked as one, semi-boneless, piece. It can then be left whole or cut into smaller roasts and ham steaks.
Natural Cure ($1.40 per pound)
- Uses naturally occurring nitrates/nitrites in celery juice powder. USDA procedure has a narrower time tolerance for chilling of these products. Due to this procedure, hams will be broken down into smaller, boneless pieces prior to smoking. They can still be made into ham steaks, but they will be smaller in size. Picnic hams must be cut in half prior to being smoked.
See what cuts are available using the link below. Pork Processing.pdf
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- Deer
Deer Processing
We are not processing deer and wild game this season including deer, elk, bear, and boar. We will continue to process your beef, pork, lamb, and bison in our USDA-inspected facility to our excellent standards. Please email us at info@byroncentermeats.com or call us at 616-878-1578 with any questions.
- Lamb & Goat
Lamb & Goat Processing
Current Lamb & Goat Processing Pricing: The custom processing charge for lambs or goats is $75 each for a whole and $40 each for a half.
The same form and cuts are available for lamb or goat. See what cuts are available using the link below Lamb Processing.pdf
**By choosing BCM as your processor, you are consenting to receive text messages concerning your order & pick-up information to the number provided by you through our online ordering form or the phone number provided by your producer. Keep in mind that standard message and data rates may apply and you can always reply STOP to opt out of future messages.
Click Here to Get Started!