THE STORY
THE FOOD YOU EAT CAN EITHER BE THE MOST SAFEST AND MOST POWERFUL FORM OF MEDICINE, OR THE SLOWEST FORM OF POISON. - Ann Wigmore
We are trying to take lessons from those who have come before us, and when we decided to open a butcher shop we thought a long time about how shops where run and operated before the industrial food revolution after World War II. It made sense that with more and more people focused on what they are eating, that we could go back to a simpler time when livestock was raised simply, locally, and sold purely.
And so the focus became animals sourced from local farms, that are naturally raising their animals with no hormones or antibiotics. Beef that is 100% Grass-fed, Pork that is raised on Non-GMO feed, Lamb that is pastured, and Organic and Free-Range Chickens. This is the way all animals were raised in the past, and we thought now is the time to bring “Better tasting food, that’s better for us”.
We are a whole-animal butcher shop, that fabricates everything in house. We personally visit each of the farms we represent, to meet the farmers, and see the way the animals are being raised. We also believe in a responsibility to our community and environment. We recycle in our shop, as well as compost, so that we can contribute to the circle of life, responsibly.
MEATS & MORE
TASTY DISHES PREPARED WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS
Below are some of our favorites that we like to show off. Please call or check our facebook page for availability. If you are looking for something special give us a call, we'd love to help!
Chicken Liver Paté
Testa
Garlic Scape
Lamb
Country Paté
Breakfast Terrine
Please call for availability as these change often and that there are likely additional options.
Smoking Goose
- Culatello
- Coppa
- Dodge City Salami
- Capocollo
La Quercia
- Prosciutto
- 3 kinds Americano
- Speck, Acorn Finish
- ‘NDujã
- Lomo
Olli
- Pepperoni
- Genoa Salami
Smoked Ham
Brined Turkey
Roast Beef
Pastrami
Mortadella
Please Call for Availability
Tenderloin
Porterhouse
Ribeye
N.Y. Strip
Flat Iron
Picaña
Tri Tip
Denver
Teres Major
Flank
Vacio
Top Blade
Sirloin
Check Eye
Skirt
Ranch
Brisket
Round
Short Ribs
Ground
Oxtails
Offal
Roasts
Tallow
1/8, 1/4, 1/2 Packages
Tenderloin
Loin
Fresh Belly
Chops
Butt
Ribs
Ground
Picnic
Shank
Hock
Fresh Ham
Trotter
Heads
Offal
Roasts
Lard
Porchetta
Roasters for Pig Roast
Loin Roast
Chops
Shoulder
Shank
Leg
Stew
Ribs
Ground
Offal
Whole Birds
Spatchcocked
Breast
Thighs
Legs
Wings
Feet
Bones
Please Call for Availability
A continuous rotation of different flavor sausages are always available
Elk
Bison
Veal
Capon
Game Birds
Goat
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Sandwich Service available for drop-off to local businesses
Is Available - Please Call
Is available for pickup or delivery
Please Call for information
Please Call for Availability
Daily Hot & Cold
Please Call for Specials
Please Call for Specials
Please Call for Specials
Please Call for Specials
Please Call for Specials
Please Call for Availability
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Hummus
Pimento Cheese Dip
Dairy
Eggs
Butter
Seasonal Produce
Please Call for Availability
Rufus Teague
- Meat Rub
- Spicy Meat Rub
- Steak Rub
Lillie's Q
- Hot Pepper
Eastern North Carolina
- Ivory
- Smoky
- Hot Smoky
- Carolina Gold
Please Call for Availability
Please Call for Availability
2 lb Beef Stew Meat
2 Cans Tomatoes
2 Quarts Stock
1 lb Assorted Cut Vegetables
Cheese
Spice Kit
Pint Raw Beans
$50, 1/2 size $25
2 lb Sirloin Steak
Spice Rub
1 lb Assorted Sausages
1 lb Potato Salad or Coleslaw
$50
4 lb Pork Spare Ribs
or Pork Chops
1 Bottle Lillie’s Q BBQ Sauce
1 lb Assorted Sausages
1 lb Coleslaw or Baked Beans
$50
Weekly Limitations Apply
2.5 lb Beef Roast
Root Vegetables
1 Quart Beef Stock
Bouquet Garni
$50
SPECIALTY
CUTS
CATERING
LUNCHES
RETAIL
BUTCHER BOX
I don’t know the key to success,
but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.
EVENTS
BUTCHERING WORKSHOPS - PORK, BEEF, LAMB, POULTRY
4/15
5/20
6/10
"DINNER WITH THE BUTCHER" SERIES
April 15 - Butcher’s Dinner - featuring The Cheese Lady
May 20 - Butcher’s Dinner - featuring Mokaya Chocolate Shop
June 10 - Butcher’s Dinner - featuring Harmony Brewing
More Coming Soon
TBD
PIG BUTCHERING WORKSHOP
Participants are treated with and selection of house-made Charcuterie while we meet each other and get ready for the event. We will work through, butchering a half a pig, talking about where everything comes from and the many different ways to cook all of the delicious parts.
We finish with another small treat, and you leave with about 5 pounds of pork that you helped make.
More Coming Soon
3/25
4/22
More Coming Soon
SAUSAGE MAKING CLASS 101
You will learn the basic techniques of making sausage and how to develop recipes. We will actually go through the process of preparing ingredients, grinding and making the mix, stuffing and twisting. You will leave with a couple pounds of the sausages that you helped make.
3/18
4/29
COOKING AND TECHNIQUE CLASS
April 29 - Brining & Smoking
TBD
FORK FEST
Local Food and Beverage Show at Romence Gardens.
5/6
BEEF BUTCHERING DEMO "RIB" PRIMAL
More to come soon...
TBD
CANNING AND PRESERVING
More to come soon...
Dates will be determined as inquires are received. Join our mailing list below to be notified as new classes and dates are announced.
GALLERY
DISCOVER OUR RESTAURANT AND OUR OFFER OF DELICIOUS MEATS & TREATS
You as a food buyer, have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit.
CONTACT
NEED MORE INFO? DON'T HESITATE TO ASK
We highly encourage and appreciate call-ahead orders. Because we are a whole animal-butcher shop some items have limited availability. We are happy to set an items aside for you to pick up, or to suggest a cut that will make a great substitution.
LOUISE EARL BUTCHER
1106 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506
Phone (616) 930 3602
Email info@louiseearlbutcher.com
Hours of operation
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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ABOUT US
Louise Earl Butcher is located in the Wealthy St. district of Uptown, a great area of South East Grand Rapids that has a thriving independent small business community, and wonderfully diverse community of residents. We invite you to explore the area of town we are lucky to operate our business in. Cheers from the Butcher Shop
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