Country Roads Meat Market

"Field to Freezer, the Right Way"

About Us

Country Roads Meat Market is a leading butcher shop located in Centerville, IA, and serving Appanoose County and the surrounding areas. Established in 2023, we specialize in providing high-quality local fresh meats, including brats, hamburgers, meat sticks, organic chicken, steaks, summer sausages, and more. Our butcher shop offers top-notch services such as beef processing, deer processing, lamb processing, hog processing, and meat processing. You can trust us for all your meat needs, whether it's for everyday enjoyment or special occasions. Visit our official Meat Locker for a wide selection of premium meats, or bring in your deer for expert processing. Country Roads Meat Market—your trusted destination for delicious meat products and exceptional service.

Our Story

Welcome to Country Roads Meat Market, your trusted local butcher shop in Centerville, IA, proudly serving Appanoose County and the surrounding communities since 2023. Built on a passion for quality and a commitment to supporting local agriculture, we specialize in providing fresh, locally sourced meats you can feel good about serving to your family.

Our journey into the meat business started with our background in selling fresh vegetables. As we grew, we saw an opportunity to expand and continue supporting local farmers in a new way. When a longtime butcher shop in town became available, we stepped in to carry on that tradition—bringing experience, dedication, and a fresh perspective to the community. Today, we’re proud to offer a full-service butcher shop that honors both quality craftsmanship and local roots.

What truly sets Country Roads Meat Market apart is our commitment to sourcing locally. We work closely with area farmers to ensure our meats are fresh, high-quality, and responsibly raised. From our beef to our poultry, everything we offer reflects our dedication to supporting local producers and delivering the best possible products to our customers. We’re also proud to supply local restaurants, helping bring farm-to-table quality throughout the community.

Inside our meat locker, you’ll find a wide variety of premium cuts and specialty items, including brats, hamburgers, meat sticks, organic chicken, steaks, and summer sausages. Whether you're planning a family dinner, stocking your freezer, or preparing for a special occasion, we have something to meet your needs.

Beyond our retail selection, we offer expert meat processing services with attention to detail and care. From beef and hog processing to deer and lamb, we ensure every cut is handled professionally and prepared to your specifications. Hunters and farmers alike trust us to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

At Country Roads Meat Market, customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in creating a friendly, welcoming environment where every customer feels valued. When you shop with us, you’re not just buying meat—you’re supporting a local business that’s deeply connected to its community.

Visit us at 22304 230th Ave, Centerville, IA 52544 or call +1 641-437-9043 to experience the difference of locally sourced, expertly prepared meats.

Areas Served

Appanoose County, IA | Centerville, IA | Moravia, IA

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Local Meats
Fresh Meats

Our Services include:

Butcher Shop: Premium cuts, expert craftsmanship, and locally sourced meats—your trusted neighborhood butcher.
Deer Processing: Efficient, clean, and custom deer processing to preserve your harvest with care and precision.
Beef Processing: Full-service beef processing with custom cut options to suit your family or business needs.
Hog Processing: From whole hog to specialty cuts, we offer expert pork processing with attention to detail.
Lamb Processing: Tender, flavorful lamb processing tailored to your preferences and handled with care.
Meat Processing: Custom meat processing for all types of livestock—quality, cleanliness, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Meat Market: Fresh, locally sourced meats available daily—steaks, sausages, roasts, and more.
Official Meat Locker: State-inspected meat locker offering secure, temperature-controlled storage for your processed meats.
Deer Hunting: Your hunting partner—offering field-to-freezer services and supplies for a successful season.

Our Products include:

Meat Sticks
Brats
Summer Sausages
Steaks
Hamburgers
Organic Chicken

Testimonials

On 3/31/2026 Doris Tuftee had this to say:
Our beef was cut up and packaged well. Staff was very good to deal with, and communicated well with us as we live several hours away. Would definitely recommend them.

On 3/22/2026 Mark Brown had this to say:
Great place.

On 3/5/2026 Lexis Frymoyer had this to say:
We took two beef here to be butchered and had a great experience from drop-off to pick-up. The facility is very clean, the meat is excellent, and the staff was incredibly nice and friendly. The kiddos even helped us get everything loaded up! We will definitely be back!

On 3/5/2026 Peggy Webb had this to say:
We bought a hog from a local farmer to be butchered. It was brought to Country Roads. The bacon and classic sausage recipe are EXCELLENT and exceeded our expectations. They were easy to work with in regards to how we wanted it all cut and packaged. We have another one going to be processed in a couple of months. They are hands down the best meat processor around. We have also bought several products from the meat case, as well as the coolers. Our family loves the jalapeño cheese meat sticks and sausage.

On 3/5/2026 Jennifer Grunig had this to say:
Delicious, fresh, local meat. You won’t regret stopping in. You won’t find better quality anywhere else and to top it off, the staff are top notch. Plan your stop soon!

Contact Us

Country Roads Meat Market
22304 230th Ave Centerville, IA 52544
Phone: (641) 437-9043
Email: countryroadsmeatmarket@gmail.com

Located in industrial park in Centerville

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Personal Checks, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, SNAP EBT

Our Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

News

Butcher Shop Course 104: T‑Bone, Porterhouse, or NY Strip & Filet — What’s the Difference?
We get this question every week, especially from customers ordering a quarter, half, or whole beef. So here’s a simple breakdown!
T‑Bones and Porterhouses both come from the short loin and are essentially the same steak with one key difference:
Each contains two steaks in one — the New York Strip on one side and the Tenderloin Filet on the other.
Porterhouse:
• Cut from the back of the loin
• Must have a filet measuring 1.25 inches or more
• Usually pricier because it includes a larger filet
T‑Bone:
• Cut from the front of the loin
• Filet side tapers smaller, so the filet portion is much smaller than on a Porterhouse
Important for quarter beef buyers:
You must choose bone‑in OR bone‑out.
• Bone‑in = T‑Bones/Porterhouses
• Bone‑out = NY Strips + Filets
You can’t get both from a quarter.
A half may allow some of each. A whole beef can definitely provide both.
A half typically yields 10–12 T‑Bones/Porterhouses depending on steak thickness. We cut 1" for the case, but special orders vary.
And just a reminder — T‑Bones and Ribeyes are completely different steaks from different areas.
If you’re enjoying our Butcher Shop series, let us know!
And tell us below — bone‑in or bone‑out? Which do you prefer and why?

Butcher Shop Course 102.... "Fat-Tallow-Lard, Is There a Difference?"
This week's Butcher Shop lesson will hopefully help our followers gain some insight on a VERY popular topic of today AND answer a very common question that we get often. This lesson is ALL about Fat!
We have more and more people calling the locker asking if we sell Fat, or do we sell Tallow, or when they have a beef or hog processed, they will ask, can we keep the fat, or can we keep the Tallow? So what is our answer?
First, let's give out some definitions that will hopefully clarify the differences.
Let's start with Beef Fat!
BEET FAT... is RAW fat. It has NOT been cooked or rendered. This is what we CAN keep for our customers when processing their beef or what we can keep and sell to customers from our Inspected Beef.
BEEF TALLOW... is Rendered Fat (cooked fat). We do not render Fat at our facility. This is a completely different process that requires more licensing, equipment and space.
What is the process of rendering? Melting or slow cooking Beef Fat to strain and separate the pure liquid fat from the meat scraps (cracklings).
When beef fat is rendered, it has a beefy flavor. The pure liquid fat is great for high temperature frying and currently, several restaurants and even home kitchens, are moving in the direction of using rendered beef fat for their cooking oil.
Is there a difference in any of the fat that comes off the beef? YES!
In the picture of the hanging carcass, you can see a blue box around a large amount of fat. This fat is known as the kidney or suet fat. It is very nutrient dense and it is the hardest fat on the beef. When we are asked to keep the organ fat for a customer, it is very hard to cut through. It is the best for making lotions, pastries, and candles. It is found on the inside of the carcass cavity and as you can see in the picture, it contains the kidney.
PORK FAT... is RAW fat, NOT rendered. We CAN keep this for customers who have a hog processed and we can also sell it to customers.
LARD... is Rendered (cooked) Pork Fat. Rendering the kidney fat from a hog, is the best fat for making pie crust and pastries. It has a very neutral taste and smell.
We do NOT make or sell Lard. Again, this takes more equipment, space and licensing, but if you would like to purchase pork Kidney fat, also known as "Leaf fat" we can help you with that!
So, if you are looking for the raw fat from a beef or hog and want to order several pounds so you can do the rendering at home, it is best to call ahead to place an order. This helps us to know we need to save some fat when trimming out the beef or hog.
If you have a beef or hog being processed and want us to save and package the fat, we will do this, BUT it does take extra time and more cutting and packaging. So, we will keep the 1st 20 lbs for no charge, but anything above 20 lbs we will charge $1/lb for the extra work of cutting it up and packaging.
These fats are especially popular during deer season as many people want to mix in some fat to the very lean deer meat. It is also very popular for those who have started their own business using beef tallow for skin care, lip balm and other health and beauty products.
In times past, farmers who butchered their own beef made good use of everything from the beef and the fat was very important.
We hope that this short course can help our followers to know the difference between Fat, Tallow and Lard.
Most well finished out beef and hogs will have a good layer of fat, which is good for those who want to keep it. Just before Thanksgiving we processed some American Guinea hogs, which were an old heritage breed. The farmer told us that these hogs were really raised for their fat. Some hogs had around 70+ pounds of fat, which was unheard of to us!
Do any of you render your own beef or hog fat at home? If you do, what are you making with it? Let us and all of our followers know your experiences with Renderimg fat. We would love to hear from YOU!

Info

Deer Processing Pricing
Deer Cutting Instructions
Lamb Processing Info
Pork Cutting Instructions
Beef Cutting Instructions
Beef Processing Prices
Pork Processing Prices
Map with Landmarks

FAQ

What specialty meat products do you offer?

We make all of our own locally raised beef, pork & chicken. We also offer brats, beef sticks, summer sausage, breakfast sausage, smoked brisket and roast beef.

Do you provide meat processing services?

Yes, we offer comprehensive processing services for cow, deer, lamb, and pig, along with general meat processing.

Can I bring in my own deer for processing?

Absolutely! We welcome you to bring your deer to our Meat Locker for expert processing.

Where are you located, and which areas do you serve?

We are located in Centerville, IA, and proudly serve Appanoose County and reach customers all across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri.

What makes your meats high-quality?

Our commitment to sourcing local, fresh products and prioritizing the best options ensures you receive the highest quality meats. We promote high quality meat and locally, as we do all processing here on site, cool the meat properly and offer it to our customers fresh. Our products do not have to travel and are not several days old once it is processed. This is where our high-quality comes from that our customers love!

Do you have an Retail Store?

Yes, we invite you to visit our official Meat Locker, where you can explore our wide selection of premium meats.

Can I purchase meats for special occasions or holidays?

Certainly! Our high-quality meats are perfect for everyday enjoyment and special occasions, ensuring a delicious experience every time. We appreciate our customers placing orders early to help us plan for the special occasion.

Do you take orders?

Yes we do, but we also appreciate at least a week or 2 advance notice to help us prepare.

Do you give bulk discounts?

No, we do not. We are purchasing the beef and hog directly from the farmer. We do not buy meat in bulk from a packer or company, therefore we are not able to give a bulk discount.

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