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I thought with the season coming up, and my freezer being empty, the timing was right to ask this question. The majority of my experience has been in New England with whitetails, and we used primarily pork butt or jowls when we made sausage. I guess one reason being that pork was much more available. That being said, I have had some deer and elk with beef, but not a whole lot and can't speak "educated" on the topic.
What do you prefer, and why?
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I prefer pork butt since I would rather add meat than fat. My brother prefers beef suet for the flavor so we add both when we can.
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I prefer beef suet for burger meat. about 5%, just enough to hold patties together.
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The old guy in Hobart who had a butcher shop told me years ago to use beef fat because it lasts longer in the freezer than pork fat.
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Pork only. Beef gets rank and ruins the flavor of your game meat. Then it's dog food.
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Pork only beef isn't half as tasty
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We have always used prok butt and bacon. Best tasting burger you will ever eat
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Always used pork butt until recently changing over to beef brisket or angus chuck. I add about 30%. I will continue to use the brisket for my burger, but will continue to use pork butt for our sausage. Just play with it until you find the fat level and flavor you like best.
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Pork butt.
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I prefer pork
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Fat cap off a prime rib............The bacon added is also VERY tasty. Hobart guy was right...... beef fat lasts longer in the freezer before going rancid.That was one of the first things I learned after being in the meat business for 35 years. A lot depends on your personal taste and how long it's going to be in the freezer.
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Pork butts and shoulder here!
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Only beef fat for burger. With pork you really can't eat your burgers a little on the rare side. Pork though for all sausages.
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So if I want to get the fat cap off of Prime Rib.... will the butcher sell it to me, and at what price?
Live in Bellevue area... wonder if QFC will sell just the fat... butcher there said he uses Pork shoulder for his Elk.... will have to ask him about beef fat next time.
Unless one of y'all knows the answer?
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