This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about butchering, smoking, curing, sausage making, and jerky production. From slaughtering and dressing to processing and preserving meat through methods like smoking, salting, and drying, author Philip Hasheider breaks each step down with clear instructions and helpful illustrations. You’ll learn how to handle a range of animals, beef, pork, venison, lamb, poultry, and goat, and how to turn different cuts into finished products such as sausages and jerky. Practical, detailed, and easy to follow, it’s an essential resource for anyone looking to confidently prepare and preserve their own meat.