ETA: bring the kids! They're welcome to join us. We have lots of animals around here to pet, and I have 9 & 11 year old boys that like to do boy stuff.
Come join us for a free, start-to-finish demonstration of how to process your own steer — from live animal to hanging beef to ready-to-eat cuts.
This event is designed specifically for homesteaders, new landowners, and anyone wanting to become more self-sufficient with their own meat animals. My goal is simple:
When you leave, I want you to feel confident that YOU can do this yourself — with basic equipment—no fancy butcher shop needed.
I’m not a professional butcher.
I’m just a fellow homesteader who has processed a lot of animals over the years and learned what works in the real world with simple tools. I’ll show you the exact methods and equipment I use on my own place.
⭐ What We’ll Cover
January 10 @ 9am — “Pasture to Hanging” Day
- Moving the steer from the corral
- Humane dispatch
- Field dressing & skinning
- Quartering
- Getting the carcass hung in the aging fridge
- The gear I use (basic, affordable, nothing fancy)
January 31 @ 9am — “Ready to Eat” Day
- Pulling the aged beef
- Breaking it down into primals and steaks
- Packaging & storing
- Tips to reduce waste and stretching every part of the steer
- How to save big money by doing it yourself
Hands-on participation is totally optional — get involved if you want to, or just watch and learn. No pressure either way.
You’ll see the entire process, start to finish.
📍 Location
264 Crockett Rd
Weatherford / Parker County
💲 Cost
Completely FREE — this is a community-building demo for fellow homesteaders.
🌦 Weather
Rain or shine
(Only canceled if weather becomes truly dangerous)
🎯 Who This Is For
- Homesteaders
- New landowners
- Families raising their first steer
- Anyone wanting to stop paying processor fees
- People curious about dry aging beef at home
- Anyone wanting real, practical skills
No experience needed — beginners especially welcome.
👥 What to Expect
- A friendly, down-to-earth environment
- Step-by-step explanations
- Zero judgment
- Real techniques used on real homesteads
- Plenty of time for questions
📅 You’re Invited
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to process a steer on your own homestead — with simple equipment, real-world techniques, and a supportive group of learners — come join us.
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