Phillips Meats

Phillips Meats is a custom meat processing facility located in Zanesville, Ohio. They process beef, pork, lamb, goat, and deer for local farmers and hunters throughout the region.

The family-owned business was founded in 1974 by Dale Phillips' parents and taken over by Dale and Roxann Phillips in 1998. What started as a mom-and-pop shop has grown into a state-of-the-art processing plant operating under full federal inspection. In 2017, Phillips Meats earned the USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection Permit, allowing them to sell across state lines. The facility operates a retail store and partners with major retailers including Kroger. They are known for their Homestyle Classics brand of hot dogs, smoked meats, and lunch meats. All beef and pork products are sourced from local farmers and livestock auctions and processed in-house.

All deer must be field dressed before arriving at the shop. They do not offer after-hours deer drop-off. Hunters should bring their deer during regular business hours. All processed meat must be picked up within 30 days. Mounts must be picked up within 24 hours from the first call, as they cannot keep hides in their cooler.

For current drop-off times, processing timelines, or specific requirements, hunters should contact Phillips Meats directly. Business policies may have changed since this listing was created, and we cannot guarantee all information remains accurate.

Standard Deer Processing

They provide standard deer processing services that include skinning, cutting, and packaging. Additional options are available for rush processing, round slicing for jerky preparation, converting deer meat into stew meat, and converting round steaks into cube steaks. Hunters can also have whole deer boned out specifically for bologna production. They offer grinding services for brought-in meat.

Taxidermy Services

Phillips Meats offers skinning services for taxidermy purposes. They can skin deer taxidermy-ready or specifically for mounting. They also provide square cuts, with whole head service at no additional charge. Mounts must be picked up within 24 hours of notification.

Specialty Venison Products

They produce various specialty items from venison:

• Summer sausage (regular or jalapeño peppers and cheese)
• Deer bacon
• Snack sticks (regular, hot, or dill flavored)

Phillips Meats no longer offers deer jerky or deer dogs.

Burger Enhancement Options

Hunters can customize their ground venison burger by adding beef trimmings, pork trimmings, bacon, or sausage seasoning to enhance flavor and fat content.

Retail Store

The retail store is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The store offers a large selection of prepackaged meats, meat packs, and weekly specials. They accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, and EBT cards.

Customer Reviews

Customer reviews are highly positive, with an overall rating of approximately 4.5 to 5.0 stars across multiple platforms. Customers consistently praise the exceptional cleanliness of the facility, with one reviewer noting it was "spotless very clean." Customer service receives frequent commendation, with staff described as courteous and willing to go above and beyond—one family was given a facility tour where staff answered all their questions. Professional butchers who have reviewed the facility confirm it is an excellent meat shop with high-quality products and well-executed cuts. Deer processing customers specifically praise the excellent cuts and note that the hot sticks are "the best." The facility is described as modern and clean with easy accessibility, plenty of parking, and a loading area for large quantities. Multiple reviewers mention they return year after year for both hog and deer processing, citing excellent product quality, friendly staff, and good packaging. The pricing is described as amazing and fair for the quality provided.

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