The only butchery courses in the Southeast. And the only one in the country taught by professional butchers.

 

Master Butcher Course

Our expertise is unmatched and we would like to share it with you.

  • Ever wanted to know how to cut and prepare your own meat?
  • Want to take your culinary skills to the next level by getting a deeper understanding of meats and the different cuts?
  • Want to "up" your sausage making skills or smoking skills?
  • Want to know how to save money by doing it your self?
  • Curious about what is going on behind the counter?

If any of these questions appeal to you then your in luck with The Ogeechee Master Butcher Classes. We are offering classes that can take you on a journey into the world of meat. It is a hands on experience for all levels, whether you are a youth interested in cooking or are looking to gain money saving expertise. We are the only meat cutting class in America that emphasize Hands on learning. Classes are offered for the big three: Poultry, Pork and Beef. And the best thing is: You can keep the Meat! A class whose homework is to eat your project is guaranteed to please anybody.

There are 5  different levels available to choose from that are open to all ages. Any class can be catered to the needs and desires of  students. Please contact us for more info. 

Each Class consists of :

  • One on one instruction with a highly trained professional meat cutting experts.
  • Hands on cutting of meat.
  • Informative lessons on:
    Safety, Equipment, Proper cutting techniques, Animal anatomy, Cuts and trimming, Meat Grading, Storage and saving, and more.
  • Learn basic knowledge of cuts and cutting techniques.
  • Ability to recognize cuts and be able to do basic cuts at home.
  • Keep some of the meat you cut
  • Q & A about the meat and grocery industry.
  • So much more!!  

Sausage Making 101: Fresh and Smoked 

Our all inclusive class on making sausage. For anyone wanting to take making their own sausages at home to the next level. The roughly four hour class includes but is not limited to:
  • Lesson on USDA grading and USDA cooking temperatures.
  • Lesson on equipment used in sausage making and safety.
  • Lesson on appropriate home equipment for sausage making and cooking.
  • Lesson on meat prep and seasoning for sausage making.
  • Lesson on the basics of sausage seasoning for the variety of meats: beef, pork, poultry, venison.
  • Sausage making with industry machines which will be transferable to home machines.
  • Lesson on sausage smoking and curing. 
  • Hands on lessons Proper stuffing and grinding techniques
  • Make over 5 different flavored sausages, some being more complicated processes
  • Hands on sausage making!
  • Smoking lessons and actual smoking sausages.
*Students take home a notebook with information they learned with charts, diagrams, and other useful information. Students also get secrete recipes for several great sausages. Students also take home a sampling of the sausage they made.
 
Cost $ 295


                                                                                      

Meat Processing 101: 

Our beginner's level. This class is great for beginners, youth who are interested in culinary/cooking, someone who wants to have a better understanding of meat cutting and processing or someone who wants to do it yourself. The roughly 3 hour course includes but is not limited to:

  • Lesson on animal anatomy and break down of cuts and where they come from on the animal. Also quick explanation of slaughter houses and their processes.
  • USDA Meat Grading and proper USDA cooking temperatures.
  • Lesson on equipment typically used in meat cutting and a safety breakdown.
  • Cutting. Selected pieces from the cow, pig and chicken will be presented to students and instruction of cutting will be given. Students will cut with instructor helping them with process.
  • Grinding. Proper grinding technique and fat ratios discussed
  • Packaging. Instruction on proper packaging and storage will be instructed as students pack their own products.
  • Included in lessons are interjections on proper cooking and handling information. 
*Students go home with notebook of information they learned which will include charts, diagrams and other useful information.  

Cost: $375


Meat Processing 120 Whole Hog:

This class is for someone who wants a total hands on experience and walk through of cutting their own meat. This four hour class includes but not limited to:

  • Lesson on animal anatomy and break down of cuts and where they come from on the animal. Also quick explanation of slaughter houses and their processes.
  • USDA Meat Grading and proper USDA cooking temperatures.
  • Lesson on equipment typically used in meat cutting and a safety breakdown.
  • Cutting. Students will be hands on as an instructor properly shows them how to break down a whole hog.
  • Sausage making. Run through of proper sausage making technique. And Students will be able to make and keep their own sausages.
  • Sausage making with industry machines which will be transferable to home machines. 
  • Hands on lessons Proper stuffing and grinding techniques
  • Hands on sausage making! .
  • Packaging. Instruction on proper packaging and storage will be instructed as students pack their own products. Students will vacuum pack and mark all the meat so it is ready for their home.
  • Lessons on proper cooking and handling as well as carving. As well as smoking instructions and which cuts are good for which cooking method.
*Students keep some of the meat they cut and get the note book full of information. The notebook includes diagrams, charts, and other useful information.  Poultry lesson will be added at no charge! As well as a top quality 6 inch boning knife.

Class size limited to 4.

Cost $569.

 Professional Classes

  • Looking to open your own Shop? 
  • Purchasing an existing butcher shop and want a crash course of industry's best practices and cutting? 
  • are you looking to train your employees in the art of butchery? 
  • Own a processing company and want to get a better understanding for the final stages of farm to plate? 
We can do that. Call now and ask about our consulting or crash training options to move your business in the right direction. Group pricing and Corporate Events available

*some consulting classes are not available to butchers/butcher shops within a 150 mile radius. Everyone who takes a consulting class must sign a "No competition clause/ Disclosure clause" to preserve our industry secretes, secrete recipes and our unique ways of being awesome. Case by case basis is available and we reserve the right to deny anyone from being able to take any of our classes for any reason including, but no limited to, your location being in competition with our location or future locations.  
The Master Butchers: 
 

Gary McClune

-Over 50 years experience in the meat and grocery field.

-trained over 100 butchers to work in the field.

-worked for major chain markets. 

-one of the last in the field to hold the now un-required mandatory certifications to be a butcher. 

-has a vast knowledge of cuts and where they come from.

Matthew McClune

-Bachelor's of Science Biology Degree from AASU.

-20 years experience in cutting, processing, and selling meat products. Has a vast knowledge of the retail and whole sale meat community.

-eager to teach and help people understand retail meat  better. 

-has vast knowledge of sausage making and smoking processes.

- HACCP certified