Wild Game Processing
Wild Game Processing
Wild Game Processing
Q. What are the minimum weights for sausage?
A. Most of our sausage products have a 10lb minimum. Some are 5lbs. The dried venison and whole muscle jerky require muscles from the hind quarter. You can find a full list on our wild game processing page.
Q. Do you process year round?
A. Yes we do. Many people bring in several small batches a year instead of having it all done at once.
Q. Do you process bear, moose, elk, etc...?
A. We do process all species of wild game but those other than deer must be brought in skinned, quartered, or boneless. Our duck and goose sausage has become one of our most popular ways for hunters to utilize their ducks and geese.
Q. Can we bring meat in frozen?
A. Yes, we accept both fresh and frozen meat. Please transport meat in food safe bags or containers, do NOT use black or brown garbage bags. We do check all frozen meat for freezer burn.
Q. What if I don't have enough for the minimum required weight?
A. If you don't have enough meat for a minimum batch, you can purchase beef trim from us to make up the difference.
Q. Do I get my own meat back?
A. You always get your own cuts back but there is mixing on sausage products. We do everything in 100# batches but feel assured that quality is our top priority. All of the wild game that comes in is checked at least 3 different times for quality and freshness. Every product we make has our name on it and if you're not happy with it, you won't be back. At Haens we look at every product and ask ourselves one question: would I feed this to my own family?
Q. What do you add to my venison?
A. We add pork to most of our sausage products according to our recipes. Try them all if you like!
Q. What meat is best to mix with ground venison?
A. We have about the same amount of people who add beef as we do people who add pork. Some people prefer nothing added. It's really personal preference. Beef will keep it leaner, pork adds more fat making it softer and juicier.
Q. When will my order be done?
A. We will call you when your order is done. Turn around times depend on items in the order and the time of year. Please make sure we have the correct phone number on your order.
