re: Best deer processing

I’m in Metairie and here’s what I’ve found


1. Deer Depot sucked. Although it’s closed now, I must have missed the good ole days because literally everything I got for there including and especially the tamales was terrible. I had trouble giving the tamales away.

2. Chris’ Specialty Meats in Lakeview has great prices on ground. Tell them you want flat frozen 1 lb plastic bags of their beef mix and you’ll have great ground meat for under market value. This is what I do with my quarters.

3. Saia on the NS does fresh sausage. If you have a deer and a hog, they will use both to make you some great hot sausage, jalapeño cheddar, and breakfast links. My buddy gets them from there and I’ve tried it. It’s good but I couldn’t get a deer there last season. Probably going to try this season.

3. Fortenberry is about 45-60 minutes away and I would like to try them but they are always slammed

4. There is a place in Franklinton that I’d like to try. C&C Smokehouse and I’d like to try them for smoked sausage. LINK

5. LeBlanc’s in Morganza has the best burritos I’ve had. Simple and delicious. All you have to do is take the frozen and microwave for 2 minutes then finish in a frying pan with oil. Worth the 2 hour drive if you want burritos and tamales LINK

6. Butcher Block in Belle Chasse will take your deer but they are extremely expensive. Probably the best processor though as they are gourmet.

Others please chime in, these are the best options I’ve found through research and tasting.