Mitchell's Meat Processing

06/17/2026

Due to the Federal Holiday, we will be CLOSED for all services THIS FRIDAY!

We will see you by 5pm Thursday or 8-12pm on Saturday for processing pickups!

06/15/2026

This may look like a simple picture of two scales, but to our processing team—especially our labelers—it's the end of a nearly 6-month battle with scale software and printer issues.

Since January, we've been running on a single scale at the end of the line, slowing things down considerably. Through every frustration, our team just kept pushing forward.

A huge THANK YOU to our staff for their perseverance, dedication, and commitment to delivering a great product no matter the circumstances!

06/14/2026

Happy Sunday, folks! Another NEGATIVE E-coli test in the books makes a great way to start the day!!

06/05/2026

Traning the newly weaned steers and heifer to follow the chop bucket after they snuck out onto the summer annual field...

I think it worked since when I turned around after closing the gate, I found this purdy boy with his head in the bucket 😅

What are y'all up to on this GORGEOUS summer day?!?

06/04/2026

SHOUTING FROM THE ROOFTOP (well really the parking lot) A HUMONGOUS THANK YOU to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for listening to us and EXTENDING DEER SEASON THIS YEAR to help with overpopulation in our area... Every little bit helps!

Hunters, we cannot WAIT to see you in AUGUST after the early hunting weekend the 22nd-23rd!!!

06/03/2026

If you're in the Walnut Cove area, we'd LOVE to have you up to Mitchell's Butchery to try out our new "sandwich and more" shop at The Eatery at Mitchell‘s Butchery!!

06/03/2026

For all of our Goat People out there... The National Conference is coming up in September and early registration goes through June 15th!!

06/02/2026

The NC Cooperative Extension is hosting a 5-County Beef Tour on Tuesday, June 16th!

The 2026 5-County Beef Tour will be conducted Tuesday, June 16th (rain or shine), beginning at 7:30 a.m. with check-in at the Franklin County Center Annex, 103 S. Bickett Blvd, in Louisburg (Ag Center).

We are carpooling to three innovative beef cattle farms. $30 per person fee to attend and participate with beef lunch included. Registration is required by Friday, June 12th.

Visit our website for more information or contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, Extension Agent, Martha Mobley, [email protected] or the Sampson County Cooperative Extension office, 910-592-7161, Extension Agent Paul Gonzalez, [email protected].

If interested, you can register here:

This year, the 5-County Beef Tour is hosted by NC Cooperative Extension-Franklin County, Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 am-3pm & includes lunch.

06/02/2026

Tidbit Tuesday!

Did you know that beef tallow is making a comeback in kitchens everywhere?

Many people prefer cooking with tallow because it's a natural cooking fat with a high smoke point and rich flavor, making it great for frying, roasting, and sautéing. And the health benefits of tallow far surpass anything you'd get from seed oils or the like!

And the best part? It's easy to make your own and we've got everything you need to get started:
Beef Fat (non-separated) – $2/lb
Ground Leaf Fat – $5/lb

How to Render Tallow at Home

1️⃣ Chop:
Cut your beef fat into very small pieces and clean of as much meat as you can so it renders evenly. (Or save yourself some work and grab our ground leaf fat!)

2️⃣ Simmer
Place the fat in a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. Add a splash of water to prevent sticking and let it melt slowly for about 2 hours. Low and slow is the key—don't let it fry or burn.

3️⃣ Strain
When the cracklings turn golden brown, strain the liquid fat through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

4️⃣ Cool
Pour the liquid into a heat-safe jar and let it cool. As it solidifies, you'll have beautiful creamy-white tallow ready for cooking.

*Store it in the pantry for several months or in the refrigerator for up to a year.

Give us a text, call, or email and we can put an order together for you before you get here!

06/01/2026

Summer is officially here and as you all turn your attention to working your fields, we start to lighten up here for processing!

So, if you need a spot, we've got you!

Text: 336-310-9538
Phone: 336-591-7420
Email: [email protected]