Field & Forest
to Table Meats

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Little Butcher Shop brings a decades long family tradition of delivering superior wild and farm meats to Northern Idahoans in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho.

Little Shop, Big Flavor!

Little Butcher Shop is a locally owned and operated private consumption butcher specializing in wild game and farm stock aged meats.

We believe that if you had a hand in the hunting or raising of the animal, you deserve a choice in the processing.

That’s why we offer custom, premium-quality cuts and offer a game-changing taste changer in our tendering process where we carefully age for a specific period under controlled temperature and humid conditions.

You will notice the difference!

Little Butcher Shop Specializes In:

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Field to Table

Farm Animal Services

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Forest to Table

Wild Game Services

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Concierge Services

Apportionment Packaging, Custom Recipes, Vacuum Sealing and Butcher Classes

A Tradition of Taste

Little Butcher Shop is an organic extension of a family’s deep appreciation of nature, passion for hunting, and long history of butchering. Stephen Ferris might be the head butcher, but his daughters and wife are equally involved in the process.

The Ferris kids, ages 9 and 11, have been hunting since they could stand up, so they’re not shy about getting their hands dirty. In fact, they probably have enough experience in the field to put even veteran hunters a run for their money.

Stephen’s wife has always had a knack for transforming raw ingredients into heavenly dishes that bring out the rich flavors from various cuts of meat. She’s the mastermind behind Little Butcher Shop’s savory recipes which pack a flavorful South American flair only she can bring.

Together, the Ferris family runs Little Butcher Shop with a genuine excitement for butchering and an unwavering commitment to giving clients cuts of unrivaled quality and taste. The plan is to keep Little Butcher Shop within the family by passing the torch to the Ferris daughters.
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Our famous Wild game & Farm animal recipes

New recipe recipe

Pork Liver & Onion Pate

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Cold-Smoked Headcheese Sausage

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Hungarian Garlic Sausage

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Allen Hapigood Testimonial
11.07.2024

Awesome family owned butcher shop! Great guy, always responds.

Awesome family owned butcher shop! Great guy, always responds.

Todd Wojcik Hapigood Testimonial
08.25.2024

Once again, Stephen impresses. Spot on with processing our pigs and lambs. If you want a job well done from your farm to your table,...

Once again, Stephen impresses. Spot on with processing our pigs and lambs. If you want a job well done from your farm to your table, then you want to talk with Stephen! Great job, thank you.

Jordi Hapigood Testimonial
08.19.2024

We met Stephen after he was hired to harvest our son's 4h Market goat and were instantly impressed with his kindness and compassion. We decided...

We met Stephen after he was hired to harvest our son’s 4h Market goat and were instantly impressed with his kindness and compassion. We decided to have him harvest our alternate market animal, a lamb. He was punctual, efficient, and considerate. He even took the time to talk us through what he was doing and why! This guy really knows his stuff! You will not be disappointed! We will be constant returning customers!

Jim & Libby Hapigood Testimonial
03.15.2024

Once again, The Little Butcher Shop did an awesome job! We have had Stephen come to our Ranch several times to Butcher steer. This time...

Once again, The Little Butcher Shop did an awesome job! We have had Stephen come to our Ranch several times to Butcher steer. This time we asked him to Butcher 2 hogs we purchased at a local ranch. He is punctual, professional and friendly. Our meat always turns out fabulous! Thank you Stephen!

Todd Wojcik Hapigood Testimonial
02.07.2024

Stephen handled our animal professionally and efficiently at our property. After properly aging our meat, his suggestions for the butchering are exactly what a family...

Stephen handled our animal professionally and efficiently at our property. After properly aging our meat, his suggestions for the butchering are exactly what a family of five wants to put on their dinner table to eat with family and friends. Looking forward to a fall harvesting and utilizing The Little Butcher Shop once again.

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01.05.2024

Stephen, We served the marvelous front pork shoulder you cured as part of our Rose Bowl charcuterie spread. Wow! It was the most amazing ham...

Stephen, We served the marvelous front pork shoulder you cured as part of our Rose Bowl charcuterie spread. Wow! It was the most amazing ham I’ve ever tasted. Everyone wanted to know where it came from and how it was cured. Thanks so much for making us that little treat!

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Top Questions&Answers

What does Field & Forest to Table Meats mean?

Field & Forest to Table Meats is our tasty wild game and farm stock spin on the farm-to-table movement. By shortening the gap between the hunt and the first bite, we’re reconnecting people with their culinary roots. As a private consumption butcher, Little Butcher Shop places a focus on quality over quantity, flavor over fluff, and satisfaction over speed.

What kind of animals do you butcher?

Whether it walks, runs, crawls, or prances, we can butcher it! As long as it’s legal to hunt or raise on a ranch, we’ve got the equipment and expertise to get the highest-quality meat out of any animal. We do prioritize some animals during the height of hunting season over domestic animals due to our capacity limitations.

Would you teach me how to butcher an animal?

Absolutely! At Little Butcher Shop, we’re dedicated to preserving the lost art of butchering. But, that doesn’t mean we’re keeping it for ourselves. We’re more than happy to take the time to show hunters, farmers, and other customers how to butcher your animal effectively, sustainably, and safely. Over the past 30 years, we’ve gained with experience butchering techniques that result in the highest-quality cuts of meat no matter the animal. Our philosophy is you butcher your animal the way you are going to serve it at your dinner table.

How long does it take to have an animal butchered?

It varies based on a variety of factors including the type of animal and the requested cuts. Generally, we’re able to turn out custom cuts of meat for clients within a few weeks of receiving the animal. Keep in mind that our focus is quality over quantity. As a boutique provider of finely aged meats, we take the time necessary to produce personalized cuts with true flavor. This hands-on process might take a little bit more time than meat produced for mass consumption, but the real difference lies in the flavor and tenderness. So, it’s a difference you can taste!

How much do you charge for butchering?

We take a custom-tailored approach to butchering which means everyone receives a unique price based on their specific needs, so it’s not possible to give a single price. Unlike many butchers, Little Butcher Shop gives prices based on hanging weight as opposed to farm weight. That means you’re only paying for what you can actually use. The guts, hooves, head, and other “throw-away” parts aren’t factored into the price.

What cuts of meat do you offer?

Anything and everything! If you crave it, we can deliver it. Seriously! Whether you want venison saddles, elk tenderloins, bear chucks, or any other kind of cut, we’ve got you covered. We focus on private vs mass consumption which means the butchering process is catered to your unique tastes and preferences. That’s all there is to it!

How long do you age meats?

We age meats at various lengths depending on the type of animal and the preferences of each customer. On average, Little Butcher Shop meats are hung up for a few weeks which allows the true flavors to come out. To give you an idea of what that means, the meats you buy at the store are usually only aged for a week which is why they’re usually lacking in flavor.

Do you offer to pick up the animal?

Sure! If you don’t have the time, means, or desire to bring the animal over to the Little Butcher Shop, we can come pick it up. We’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule by finding a date and time that works best for you. If you think that’s convenient, you can even get the final cuts delivered directly to your house too!

What kind of safety measures do you have in place?

We have extensive safety protocols in place to ensure the final cuts are perfectly safe to eat with sufficient preparation of course! We won’t bore you with the details, but Little Butcher Shop uses a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) strategy to optimize food safety so our clients always get the absolute best.

Do you offer custom orders?

At Little Butcher Shop, every order is a custom order! As boutique butchers, we only handle one animal at a time. This means all our attention is focused on preparing the most flavorful, succulent, and tender cuts of meat possible according to your specific demands. Not sure exactly what you want? No problem! We’ll give you our professional recommendations.

Field & Forest to Table Meats

You dedicate a ton of time and energy to acquiring healthy, hardy, and meaty animals. At Little Butcher Shop, we believe those investments deserve a juicy return in the form of premium-quality, aged cuts butchered to your exact preferences.

Field & Forest to Table Meats is our commitment to bringing customers premium-quality meats directly from the wild to their homes. It’s our unique spin on the farm-to-table movement that incorporates both hunters and farmers that want their animals processed by a local butcher. This is much more than just a catchy slogan (although it is catchy!). It speaks to what sets Little Butcher Shop apart from mass-consumption butchers.

We’re recovering the lost art of custom-butchered, aged meats one cut at a time. Our commitment to private consumption means clients get higher-quality, better-tasting, and fully customized cuts. We hang up our meats for weeks at a time to control the process, making the meat more tender and tasty than anything you’ll find in the store. In true cut-to-order fashion, we’ll butcher according to your specific requests and personal tastes.

No matter what kind of game or domestic animal you need processed, our hands-on approach will bring out the true flavor of the meat. It’s time to reconnect with the way meat is supposed to be prepared.

At Little Butcher Shop, every order is a custom order!

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