Whole Animal Butchery

At Brownsville Butcher & Pantry, we are proud to offer whole-animal procurement. We fabricate your request 100% in-house to provide a full selection of individual cuts—expertly butchered and packaged for your everyday cooking needs. This commitment provides significant savings to you while supporting local farmers, and reducing waste!

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WHOLE ANIMAL BUTCHERY

BEEF • PORK • LAMB

Savings & Economics

Buying whole animal is the most economical way to fill your freezers. By purchasing a whole animal, you save roughly 25% to 30% off retail prices. Example (Beef): For a 500lb animal, you would pay $4,625 for the whole animal. Compared to a retail value of $6,225, this offers a direct savings of $1,600—nearly 26% off the standard price. It is the most sustainable and cost-effective way to fill your freezer!

Connection to the Farm

When you purchase a whole animal sourced from a farm vetted by our standards, you are making an impact on multiple levels.

  • Traceability: Knowing exactly where your food comes from and how it was raised provides peace of mind.

  • Local Economy: You are directly supporting regional farmers and reducing the "food miles" animals travel.

  • Convenience: A stocked freezer means fewer trips to the grocery store.

Reducing Food Waste

Whole-animal sourcing is a direct action against food waste. By utilizing every part of the animal, you honor the animal and contribute to a more sustainable food system.

Food Security

We have all witnessed fluctuating food prices and occasional shortages. Purchasing a whole animal allows you to lock in a set price for an extended period, ensuring you have high-quality protein on hand even when grocery shelves are scarce.

Culinary Adventure

Bulk purchasing introduces you to unique, flavorful cuts rarely found in a standard meat case. This encourages you to experiment with new recipes and cooking methods, and provides a natural excuse to host gatherings and share the abundance with your community!

Supporting Local Business

Beyond supporting the farm, your bulk purchase supports Butcher & Pantry. By moving whole animals rather than thousands of individual retail cuts, we can streamline our operations and reduce waste at every stage of the process.

Example Cut Sheets

Below are some examples of the rough breakdowns included in our half or whole animal packages. Our program is built on a "get what you pay for" model; we absorb the 20%–30% of the animal that is inedible (such as connective tissue and bones) so you are only paying for the usable meat you receive. However, if you are interested in keeping these parts for stocks, soups, or to supplement your pets' diets, just let us know and we will include them!

BEEF CUTS & PRICING

Whole: 500lb @ $10.15/lb =$5,075.00

Half: 250lb @ $12.45/lb = $3,112.50

PORK CUTS & PRICING

Whole: 200lb @ $7.25/Ib = $1,450.00

Half: 100lb @ $8.75/lb = $875.00

LAMB CUTS & PRICING

Whole: 40lb @ $16.50/lb = $660.00

Book a Consultation

If you're interested in learning more, we are currently offering in-person consultations with our expert butchers. We will walk you through all the available cuts and guide you in the right direction to help fill your freezer with abundance! Please fill out the form below, and we will reach out to schedule your in-person session at our store.