Rihm Foods, Meat Plant

Rihm Foods is a custom meat processing plant located in Cambridge City, Indiana. They process beef, pork, and deer for hunters and farmers throughout the region.

This family-owned and operated business has been serving customers since 1926. They operate both a meat processing facility and a retail lobby where customers can purchase meats, frozen seafood, vegetables, gourmet cheeses, seasonings, salsas, barbecue sauce, and local honey. Rihm Foods is known for their custom-cured smoked hams, hickory-smoked bacon, and venison summer sausage.

Hunters must bring clean, boneless, fat-free deer meat that is either fresh or frozen. The meat must be from the current hunting season, and if frozen, not over eight weeks old. Rihm Foods requires that meat be transported in clear plastic food-grade bags or containers such as Zip-Lock bags, plastic containers, or buckets. They will not accept meat in grocery bags or trash bags due to chemicals, scents, or pesticides in these bags. Hunters must have their DNR deer confirmation number ready before checking in meat. Deer hams for smoking should be whole and bone-in. The business reserves the right to refuse any meat that is not clean or does not smell fresh.

For current information on drop-off times, processing timelines, or specific requirements, hunters should contact Rihm Foods directly. Business policies and hours may have changed since this listing was created, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information.

Specialty Processing Services

They transform boneless deer meat into various specialty products. All finished products are vacuum-packed to maximize freshness and freezer life. Available options include:

• Summer sausage (regular, with cheddar cheese, or with jalapeño cheese)
• Salami (Hunter's Blend)
• Sweet bologna
• Hot dogs (noted as a new favorite item)
• Snack sticks (regular, honey BBQ, honey habanero, or jalapeño and cheese)
• Jerky (hot, BBQ, or mild)
• Hickory smoked deer hams
• Smoked sausage links (regular or with cheddar cheese and jalapeño)
• Cooked brats (regular or with cheddar cheese and jalapeño)

All sausage rolls are made in 2-pound sizes. The sugar-cured smoked deer ham was developed after requests from hunters and is fully cooked, ready to eat as-is or reheated with glaze for holiday dinners.

Processing Yield Information

Hunters should understand the meat-to-product ratios when planning their processing: It takes 1.5 pounds of deer meat to make a 2-pound roll of sausage It takes 2.5 pounds of deer meat to make 1 pound of jerky It takes 1 pound of deer meat to make 1 pound of snack sticks Finished weight on smoked sausage and brats will be 25% more than the raw meat brought in

Retail Location

The retail lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. They are closed on Sundays. In addition to processing services, customers can purchase a variety of retail products including meat bundles that are available for pre-order due to high demand.

Customer Reviews

Customer feedback indicates that Rihm Foods produces high-quality venison products. The business is recognized for their venison summer sausage, which is described as a favorite among hunters. Their products have won IMP (Indiana Meat Packers) awards. Customers praise the quality of their deer processing, with one review noting that the venison chili made from meat processed at Rihm Foods was delicious. The business is known for combining farm-raised venison with lean Indiana pork to create mild, pleasant-tasting products.

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