Nuvori™ Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game
The go-to guide for anyone who raises animals or hunts their own food. Clear instructions, easy illustrations, and 30+ recipes — everything you need from harvest to freezer.
Process any animal — beef, pork, lamb, venison, and more
Step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow illustrations
Written by a veterinarian with 30+ years of hands-on experience
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUTCHER
7 comprehensive chapters guide you from understanding when to harvest, to skinning, field dressing, and finishing cuts — all backed by 30+ years of veterinary expertise.
THIS BOOK HELPS WITH
- Save hundreds on processing fees
- Butcher animals with confidence
- Know exactly what goes into your family's food
- Handle any animal from harvest to freezer
Veterinarian-Written
Written by John J. Mettler Jr., DVM — 30+ years working with large animals. Real expertise, plain language.
Every Animal Covered
Beef, pork, lamb, poultry, rabbit, venison — one book handles them all.
Practical From Page One
Step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations make every process simple to follow, even for beginners.
30+ Recipes Included
Aging, curing, smoking, pickling — learn how to use every part of what you harvest.
RISK-FREE Guarantee
We're so confident this book will give you the skills and confidence to process your own meat that we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. Not satisfied? Return it for a full refund — no questions asked.
CLAIM NOWRISK-FREE Guarantee
We're so confident this book will give you the skills and confidence to process your own meat that we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. Not satisfied? Return it for a full refund — no questions asked.
CLAIM NOWTrustPilot Reviews
"Finally Processed My First Deer"
I've been hunting for years but always took my deer to a processor. This book gave me the confidence to do it myself for the first time. The illustrations make every step crystal clear. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
"Every Homesteader Needs This"
We raise pigs and chickens and this book has been on our shelf for two years now. It's the first thing I grab when processing season comes around. Straightforward, honest, and covers everything you need.
"Bought It for My Son, We Both Use It"
Got this for my son when he started raising his own lambs. Now we both refer to it regularly. The venison chapter alone was worth the price. Great resource for any family that takes food seriously.
"Clear, No-Nonsense Instructions"
I was nervous about butchering my own chickens for the first time. This book walked me through it so clearly I felt calm the entire time. No fluff, no unnecessary detail — just exactly what you need to know.
"Worth Every Penny and Then Some"
I've saved hundreds of dollars processing my own hogs since getting this book. The instructions are easy to follow and the recipes in the back are a bonus I didn't expect. Highly recommend to anyone on a homestead.
"The Only Book You Need"
I've looked at other butchering guides and nothing comes close to this one. The fact that it's written by a vet makes a huge difference — you can tell every instruction comes from real knowledge. Mine is dog-eared and stained from use.
"Bought Three — One for Each of My Brothers"
All three of us hunt and farm. When I found this book I immediately ordered copies for my brothers. We've all used it and it's become the go-to reference in all three households. Practical, durable, and genuinely useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
This book is written by a veterinarian with over 30 years of large animal experience — not a chef or hobbyist. That means the guidance is rooted in real anatomical knowledge and practical field experience. It covers more animals than most guides and has been revised and updated to stay current.
Not at all. Hunters, homesteaders, and anyone who wants to process their own game or livestock will find this useful. If you've ever taken an animal to a processor and wanted to do it yourself, this book is for you.
Immediately. The book is structured to be picked up and used on the day you need it. Each animal has its own chapter with step-by-step instructions you can follow in real time. No prior knowledge required.
This book was written with beginners in mind. The language is plain, the illustrations are clear, and the steps are broken down so anyone can follow along. Thousands of first-timers have used it successfully.
Yes. The book covers contamination prevention, proper aging, chronic wasting disease in deer, and spoilage avoidance in detail. Food safety is built into every chapter, not just an afterthought.
We stand behind this book completely. If you're not satisfied for any reason within 90 days of purchase, return it for a full refund — no questions asked. Zero risk.