TNL Meat Processing Mena, Arkansas
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Domestic processing

Beef, pork & other livestock

Every animal and cutting order is different. These examples provide a general idea of common yields and cuts.

A note about return weight Please keep in mind that all weights and quantities are approximate. Return weight depends on the makeup of the individual animal, as well as trim preferences and the cutting order. For example, a cow carrying more fat may yield less packaged meat than a leaner animal of the same live weight.

Beef

A 1,000-pound steer

Approximate hanging weight
610 lb
Approximate retail cuts
430 lb

Example quarter-beef order

  • 2–3 chuck roasts, approximately 4 lb each
  • 1 rump roast, approximately 3–4 lb
  • 1 Pikes Peak roast, approximately 3–4 lb
  • Half of a brisket
  • 8 one-inch ribeyes
  • 6 one-inch sirloin steaks
  • 8 one-inch T-bone steaks
  • 2 filet mignon steaks, approximately 1¼ inches thick
  • 8 thin-sliced and tenderized round steaks
  • 25–30 rolls of hamburger
Diagram showing approximate beef yield from a 1,000-pound steer
Approximate beef yield reference

Pork

A 250-pound hog

Approximate hanging weight
180 lb
Approximate retail cuts
144 lb

Example whole-hog order

  • 2 hams
  • 2 pork loins
  • Approximately 23 lb of fresh side bacon
  • Approximately 6 lb of spare ribs
  • Approximately 9 lb of Boston butt
  • Approximately 12 lb of fresh picnic
  • Approximately 3 lb of jowl
  • Optional feet, head, backfat, and trim
  • Breakfast sausage options are available
Diagram showing approximate pork yield from a 250-pound hog
Approximate pork yield reference

Plan your cutting order

Cutting Order Forms

See what our cutting order forms look like before drop-off. View a PDF or download a copy to review your options.

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Wild Game

Review wild game cuts and specialty products.

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These forms are available for review; downloading a form does not submit an order. We prefer to take your cutting order in the office at drop-off during business hours. If you drop off after hours, please call the next business day.

Planning an order

Talk through your cutting order.

Package sizes, steak thickness, roast sizes, and specialty requests can be discussed when your order is scheduled.

Scheduling information