Deer Being Processed at Phillips Processing

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Deer season is upon us and hunters are out in
droves across southeastern Ohio in search of the perfect kill…and
eventually the perfect deer steak or snack stick. Phillips Homestyle
Classics Processing, of Zanesville, is accepting tagged deer to be
processed into the meat cut of the hunter’s choice. Owner Dale
Phillips says all meat is processed in an inspected facility.

“We make two
different flavors of snack sticks—regular and hot—and then we do
a Summer sausage and a jalapeno and cheese. We have spent a lot of
money on equipment—stainless steel, all this stuff. We are under
inspection, so you know—I mean, you’re assured that your deer is
going to be wholesome to eat.”

The most popular
items at Phillips Processing are available for the same prices as in
years past; however all deer must be checked prior to being dropped
off at the plant.

“Your butterfly
steaks will be your best, you know. Everybody has to have those and
the jalapeno and cheese for us—that’s our best seller. We haven’t
changed our pricing from the last couple of years. We’re 80 dollars
for standard processing.”

Phillips Processing
is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 5 and Saturday from 8 to noon. The
plant is located on Ridge Road in Zanesville.