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Butcher Shops in Kentucky

191 shops in 116 cities and towns across Kentucky. Pick a city for the full list with phone numbers and a map, or scroll down for the smaller towns.

Kentucky has about 4,588,372 residents, so that's 4.2 butcher shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

191shops
116cities & towns
98%list a phone
91with a website

Across Kentucky, of the 191 butcher shops we list, 188 give a phone number, 20 publish opening hours and 91 have a website. No national chains here — every shop on this page is independent.

The Best Butcher Shops in Kentucky — our 2026 data-driven ranking

Cities

Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.

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Other towns in Kentucky

One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.

  1. Tender Cut Meats Meat MarketAlbany

    36 Static Ln, Albany, KY 42602-7742

  2. Hart Farms Meat ProcessingAlmo

    835 Charley Miller Rd, Almo, KY 42020-9309

  3. Kirby and Poe Meat ProcessorsAlvaton

    Kirby and Poe Meat Processors, 581 Kirby Poe Rd, Alvaton, KY 42122-9627

  4. AW Meat HouseArgillite

    494 Logtown Rd, Argillite, KY 41121-9036

  5. White's Custom MeatsAshland

    2004 6th St, Ashland, KY 41101-2472

  6. Hardison Farms Farm Fresh MeatsAuburn

    113 E Main St, Auburn, KY 42206-5106

  7. Carniceria Cuautepec #2Beaver Dam

    1200 N Main St, Beaver Dam, KY 42320-8954

  8. The Butcher ShopBelfry

    310 Pecco Holw, Belfry, KY 41514-7201

  9. Johnson's Custom MeatsBooneville

    86 Johnson Branch Rd, Booneville, KY 41314-9551

  10. Old Breeding StoreBreeding

    35 Post Office Ln, Breeding, KY 42715-9998

  11. Beef & Bacon Custom ProcessingCalhoun

    2887 McGee Chapel Rd, Calhoun, KY 42327

  12. R & R Meat CoCalvert City

    10027 US Highway 62, Calvert City, KY 42029-9033

  13. Trackside Butcher ShoppeCampbellsburg

    7432 Carrollton Rd, Campbellsburg, KY 40011-7564

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

  14. Ray Custom Meat ProcessingCaneyville

    181 Tommy Ray Rd, Caneyville, KY 42721-9067

  15. Farmstead Butcher BlockCentral City

    3060 Cleaton Rd, Central City, KY 42330-5568

    House-made sausageGame processing
  16. T&K Custom Meat ProcessingCorinth

    1300 Shiloh Rd, Corinth, KY 41010-2360

  17. Chuckwagon Larry’s Meat ProcessingCornettsville

    158 Settlement Rd, Cornettsville, KY 41731

  18. Crestwood MeatsCrestwood

    6554 W Highway 146, Crestwood, KY 40014-9767

  19. La MichoacanaDanville

    1306 Hustonville Rd, Danville, KY 40422-2422

  20. Beutel's ProcessingDry Ridge

    2785 Arnolds Creek Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

  21. Cutter's Ridge Meat ProcessingEastview

    Eastview, KY

  22. P & H Cattle CompanyEddyville

    647 W Dale Ave, Eddyville, KY 42038-8024

  23. Fairview Custom ButcheringElkton

    753 Britmart Rd, Elkton, KY 42220-9134

  24. Blue Grass Quality MeatsErlanger

    2648 Crescent Springs Pike, Erlanger, KY 41017-1505

  25. Fancy Farm's Butcher Block/ Stahr FoodsFancy Farm

    21 Stahr Rd, Fancy Farm, KY 42039-9383

  26. Downing Cattle CompanyFountain Run

    405 Slaughter House Rd, Fountain Run, KY 42133-9405

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

  27. Western Kentucky Meat LockerFulton

    71 State Route 239 S, Fulton, KY 42041-7404

  28. Garrison Meat ProcessingGarrison

    10074 E Ky 10, Garrison, KY 41141-9160

  29. Whitlock ProcessingGreenup

    2729 Allcorn Rd, Greenup, KY 41144-9084

  30. Scott HamsGreenville

    1301 Scott Rd, Greenville, KY 42345-4683

  31. Gabriel's Amish Market & DeliHartford

    1350 S Main St, Hartford, KY 42347

  32. Yoder's Slaughter HouseHickory

    1194 State Route 1213 N, Hickory, KY 42051-9241

  33. Sades AcresHustonville

    2560 Upper Brush Creek Rd, Hustonville, KY 40437

    House-made sausage
  34. Farm 2 FiletInez

    11 Little Lick Br Rd, Inez, KY 41224-8610

  35. Sherwood Acres Beef - Belted GallowayLa Grange

    215 Parker Dr, La Grange, KY 40031-1269

    Local farms
  36. Harv’s Butcher ShopLancaster

    95 White Oak Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444-7336

    Wed 11am-5pm, Thu 11am-5pm, Fri 11am-5pm

  37. Lebanon Meat MarketLebanon

    1125 Loretto Rd, Lebanon, KY 40033

  38. Poppy's Meat ShopLedbetter

    1580 US Highway 60 W, Ledbetter, KY 42058-9525

  39. Loretto Butcher ShopLoretto

    700 Spencer Hamilton Rd, Loretto, KY 40037-7055

  40. Calhoun's Custom MeatsMadisonville

    1005 Pride Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431-1258

    Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-4pm

    Custom cuts
  41. H and M ButcheringManchester

    553 Bowling Branch Rd, Manchester, KY 40962-5213

  42. Burnett MeatsMelber

    1580 Penny Corner Rd, Melber, KY 42069-8952

    from 12pm-1pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  43. Foothills Country MeatsMonticello

    4375 W Highway 90, Monticello, KY 42633-3398

  44. Gav's Meat ProcessingMorgantown

    3300 Bowling Green Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261-8220

  45. The Old Fashion Butcher BlockMt Sterling

    1354 Indian Mound Dr, Mt Sterling, KY 40353-1518

  46. Galan's Meat Market & DeliMt Washington

    435 N Bardstown Rd, Mt Washington, KY 40047-7855

  47. Back Country MeatsMunfordville

    365 Logsdon Valley Cemetery Rd, Munfordville, KY 42765-8167

  48. Faubush Meat Shop, LLCNancy

    4893 Highway 196, Nancy, KY 42544

  49. BD Meat ProcessingNew Concord

    1939 Buffalo Rd, New Concord, KY 42076-9451

  50. Ebert's Meat MarketNewport

    939 Monmouth St Unit A, Newport, KY 41071-2691

  51. Oil Springs SuperetteOil Springs

    8085 Ky Route 40 W, Oil Springs, KY 41238-8987

  52. Rudy's Deer ProcessingPaducah

    1471 Clarkline Rd, Paducah, KY 42003-8708

  53. Webb's Butcher BlockPayneville

    1910 Rhodelia Rd, Payneville, KY 40157-7539

    House-made sausageGame processing
  54. Halsey Meat ProcessingPine Ridge

    67 Miller Rd, Pine Ridge, KY 41360-8823

  55. B&H Butcher BlockPrinceton

    479 US HWY 62w , Princeton, KY 42445

  56. Bone's Family Meat ProcessingRaccoon

    134 Luke Varney Holw, Raccoon, KY 41557-8444

  57. Yoders Specialty MeatsRockfield

    185 Garretts Way, Rockfield, KY 42274-9692

  58. Hi View MeatsSadieville

    6325 Cincinnati Rd, Sadieville, KY 40370

    Game processing
  59. VanHoose SlaughterhouseSalyersville

    5690 flatfork Rd, Salyersville, KY 41426

  60. Summit Meats and Meat ProcessingScience Hill

    244 Ware Rd, Science Hill, KY 42553-9107

    Friday 7am-5pm

    Dry-aged beef
  61. Yoder's Custom ButcheringSebree

    2810 US Highway 41 S, Sebree, KY 42455-9247

  62. Browns ProcessingSedalia

    11650 KY-303, Sedalia, KY 42079

  63. Cedar Creek Beef CompanyShepherdsville

    936 Forest Hill Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165-6485

  64. Purnell FB Sausage Co InSimpsonville

    6931 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067-6511

    House-made sausage
  65. John's Custom MeatsSmiths Grove

    5068 Hydro Pondsville Rd, Smiths Grove, KY 42171

  66. Guthrie's Butcher ShopSomerset

    650 S Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501-3501

    Custom cuts
  67. Meacham HamsSturgis

    705 Onan Dyer Rd, Sturgis, KY 42459

  68. Patterson's Butcher ShopTompkinsville

    1010 Ebenezer Rd, Tompkinsville, KY 42167-9158

    Game processing
  69. Johnson's Country HamUnion

    9953 Old Union Rd, Union, KY 41091-9515

  70. Jim David MeatsUniontown

    350 T Frank Wathen Rd, Uniontown, KY 42461-5373

  71. McCain's Wild Game ProcessingVine Grove

    220 Burns Rd, Vine Grove, KY 40175-9783

  72. Brooks MeatsWalton

    106 N Main St, Walton, KY 41094-1113

  73. Harmon Brothers Meats IncWarsaw

    425 Ambrose Rd, Warsaw, KY 41095-9226

  74. Appalachian MeatsWest Liberty

    194 Rocky Branch Rd, West Liberty, KY 41472-7828

  75. Hughes Market Meat ProcessingWest Paducah

    8705 Ogden Landing Rd, West Paducah, KY 42086-9420

  76. Fair's Custom Meat ProcessingWilliamstown

    6855 Stewartsville Rd, Williamstown, KY 41097-3171

  77. Chandlers Deer ProcessingWinchester

    1489 Pilot View Rd, Winchester, KY 40391-7511

Guides for shop shoppers

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Good to know about butcher shops in Kentucky

What is hanging weight?

Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Kentucky, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 191 meat processors across Kentucky on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.

How to make sausage at home?

To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 191 specialized meat markets listed across Kentucky on ButcherAtlas.

How to cook venison backstrap?

Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in Kentucky, consult one of the 191 butcher shops on ButcherAtlas.

How long do meats last in freezer?

Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 191 butchers in Kentucky on ButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.

Who has prime rib on sale this week?

Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across Kentucky on ButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.