CARCASS UTILIZATION

DEFINITION Carcass - the dead body of an animal, esp one that has been slaughtered for food, with the head, limbs, and entrails removed. The Carcass includes the following components: lean muscle tissues, bones, fats, connective tissues, and offal (offal is not part of the carcass, it is the edible by-products produced in creating the carcass). Utilize - to put to use; make practical or profitable use of

Why Should We Worry About It? Our active participation helps local economy by creating jobs & income for both processors and distributers Local business stability by reducing waste Helping create a more sustainable food system Better traceability from farm to table Carbon Footprint

CHALLENGES Pricing Determining which products to use Developing new products/test Menus & Recipes Establishing how much of a product to use Keeping a eye on inventory levels and usages

WHAT WE COULD DO VS CAN DO COULD DO: Specialty cured meats, Pork Rinds, pickled pigs feet, Head Cheese, etc. etc… CAN DO: Whole muscle meat, Ground meat, Brats, Italian Sausage, Breakfast sausage, brat patties, Bacon, Hams, Ribs, Soup stock.

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WHERE TO START LOCAL MEAT LOCKER LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR DETERMINE USAGES TAKE IT SLOW

QUESTIONS? Contact Information: Executive Chef Caleb Timp Purchasing Specialist Curtis Raddatz