Family-Owned in Long Grove, Iowa · Since 1987
Your Local
Butcher Shop
USDA-inspected processing for farmers, bulk beef for families, premium beef tallow, and all-natural dog treats - all under one roof.
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1/8 Beef · ~55 lbs
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Snack Sticks & Sausage, Made the Right Way
Small-batch snack sticks and sausage crafted in-house with all-natural ingredients — no fillers, no shortcuts. Perfect for game day, road trips, hunting camp, or stocking the freezer. Reach out for current flavors, pricing, and availability.
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All-Natural Snack Sticks
Hand-crafted snack sticks in a rotating lineup of flavors. All-natural, no fillers. Ask about current flavors and pricing.
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Fresh Sausage & Bratwurst
House-made sausage and brats in seasonal flavors. All-natural ingredients, made in small batches at our USDA facility.
USDA Inspected
Certified processing facility
35+ Years
Serving the Quad Cities
Family Owned
Long Grove, Iowa
Ships Nationwide
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USDA-Inspected
Custom Processing
Proud to be one of the few USDA-inspected custom processing facilities in the region.
Quality You Can Verify
USDA inspection means third-party accountability on every cut. No shortcuts.
Transparent Pricing
Clear per-pound pricing. No hidden fees. You see what you pay for.
Reliable Scheduling
We respect your timeline. Book your date, drop off your animal, pick up your product.
Family-Run, Not Corporate
You work directly with the Baetke family. We know your name and your specs.
Serving the region from Rockford to Dubuque, Iowa City, Burlington & Galesburg.
1/8 Beef Package
55 lbs of total beef
What's Included
Pickup at our shop in Long Grove, IA
Stock Your Freezer. Know Your Source.
Skip the grocery store markup. Get premium, locally-raised beef cut and packaged just for your family - at a fraction of what you'd pay per pound at the store.
Ready for more freezer space? Step up to a quarter of a cow, half a cow, or a whole cow, or compare every option on our bulk beef shares page. New to bulk buying? Start with our bulk beef buying guide.
We're Hiring!
Butcher Shop Team Member (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Baetke Custom Cuts · Long Grove, IA · 30–40 hours per week
Responsibilities
Assisting with meat preparation and processing
Smokehouse production: sausage, snack sticks, jerky, and value-added products
Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
Supporting day-to-day shop operations
Qualifications
Butcher shop, meat processing, or smokehouse experience preferred (not required)
Willingness to learn and take direction
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
All-Natural Dog Treats. Zero Waste.
We use the whole animal. The same premium beef and pork we process for families becomes single-ingredient treats for your dog. No fillers, no preservatives, no waste.
Single Ingredient
Pure meat, nothing else
Human-Grade
Same quality we sell families
Ships Nationwide
Flat rate shipping
Whole-Animal
Zero waste philosophy
The Farm to Tail Philosophy
Every part of the animal has value. Here's how we turn butchering byproducts into premium nutrition for your pets.
Whole-Animal Usage
Organs, bones, and trimmings that would otherwise go to waste become high-value treats and chews. Nothing is thrown away.
Sustainability
By using the entire animal, we reduce waste and create products that are both economically and environmentally responsible.
Full Transparency
Every treat is made in our Long Grove facility. You can visit, ask questions, and see exactly where your dog's food comes from.
What Does "USDA Inspected" Actually Mean?
It means a federal inspector is physically present in our facility during processing. Every animal is inspected before and after slaughter. Every cut meets federal food safety standards. This isn't a label we bought - it's a standard we maintain every single day.
For Farmers
USDA inspection lets you legally sell your meat at farmer's markets and to restaurants.
For Families
It means the beef in your freezer was processed under the highest safety standards in the country.
For Pet Owners
The same facility that processes human food makes your dog's treats. Same standards, same care.
Where Our Beef Comes From
We work directly with local farms in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Our beef is raised on pasture, finished on grain, and processed right here in Long Grove. No middlemen. No mystery. You can ask us the name of the farm - we'll tell you.
Glenn Mommsen on Baetke Custom Cuts
Hear directly from one of the local farmers we work with.
"Real farmers. Real relationships. Real meat."
— Glenn Mommsen
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from Google
Leslie Hernandez
4 months ago
Wish I could give more stars! lovely family & fantastic business. Bought multiple cows in previous years and now our first hog, we will continue to support and highly recommend. 💕☺️
Steven Kurtz
3 months ago
They did a great job on the 1/2 beef we had processed
Ashlynn Frenell
3 years ago
We send all our cut beef to Baetke! They are amazing to work with and do a GREAT job!
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're a farmer, a family looking to stock the freezer, or a dog owner who wants better treats - we've got you covered.