Check out what we can make from your deer! You get your own meat back at Cordray's. We also do all the processing and cooking right here in our plant!
Cordray's has been providing the finest quality wild game processing in the area for over 30 years. Owner, Michael Cordray, graduated from Clemson University with a BS degree in Animal Science and a concentration in Meat Science. He has earned certification through the USDA for HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points). His son, Kenneth Cordray, who also does all the taxidermy, graduated from Clemson with a BS degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Agri-Business. We have been in the meat business in the Lowcountry for 4 generations. We take wild game processing seriously!
We've been called "picky", "fussy", and, probably, "downright aggravating" about our insistence that we only process good quality, clean venison. We are all of those things and more.
Every year we send hundreds of pounds of venison right back down the driveway because it is unacceptable for processing. Don't let this happen to you! You expect to get good quality venison to feed your family and we guarantee that's what you'll get from Cordray's. It all starts with what you bring in!
We use the 2 hour/4 hour rule to assure your meat is safely handled. If you can't bring it in right away, be sure to field dress (and pack the body cavity with ice) within 2 hours and get the whole thing under refrigeration within 4 hours. Check your deer in quickly to keep it safe following this 2 hr/4 hr rule. If you don't have your confirmation number yet, we'll provide you with a texting number (843-729-0378) to text us your name & confirmation number when you get it.
You can bring your deer as:
1. Fresh kill - We skin, gut, & wash your deer. Each carcass is labeled with your name,the date killed, confirmation number and given a work order number. The carcass is hung in coolers specially monitored for humidity and temperature to keep the it in its best condition.
2. We take pieces of deer and wild hog for processing but they must be VERY clean and on ice. We cannot process it if it has hair, dirt, leaves etc and has not been kept cold.
3. Already skinned deer - When you bring in already skinned deer, we carefully inspect, trim and wash your carcasses. If your deer cooler is excessively dry or if the temperature isn't low enough, you may have mold growth. To be sure we can accept your deer for processing, be sure to monitor your cooler and get the meat to us quickly - no more than 3 to 5 days. Already skinned deer are tagged with your name, kill date, and work order number.
4. Frozen - We no longer take frozen meat.
Each deer work order is matched with your deer on the cutting table and your instructions for cutting are followed to prepare the meat as you ordered.
Be sure to give us a few "hanging days" if you bring in already skinned deer.
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Each deer is cut, packed, and vacuum sealed separately. All the cuts, cube steak, burger, and fresh sausage comes from your own deer.
That's why you must order at least 10 lbs. of different burger or sausage flavors at a time. Since we grind yours separately, we have to have enough meat to run through the grinder for your order.
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Fresh Venison Cuts
Starting from the front of the animal, you can order:
Neck roasts
Shoulder roasts
Loins - cut into 4 roasts, sliced into medallion size steaks, or sliced into butterfly steaks
Hams - left whole bone-in, whole boneless, cut in half bone-in or boneless, or sliced into steaks
(Photo Note: This tray is labeled with a hunter's name and order number. He's getting tenderloins, loin roasts, and hams cut in half and boneless.)
Neck roasts
Shoulder roasts
Loins - cut into 4 roasts, sliced into medallion size steaks, or sliced into butterfly steaks
Hams - left whole bone-in, whole boneless, cut in half bone-in or boneless, or sliced into steaks
(Photo Note: This tray is labeled with a hunter's name and order number. He's getting tenderloins, loin roasts, and hams cut in half and boneless.)
Cube Steak
Let us take the meat of the shoulders, loins and/or hams and run it through the cuber. That will tenderize even the toughest cut of meat. Each frozen pack contains a meal sized portion of about 6 pieces.
Bulk Burger
Burger is made from any cut of the deer. Bulk burger comes in 1.3 lb. frozen chubs. Order just the right mixture for your family.
Lowfat - 15% trim added
Lean - 10% trim added
Extra Lean - 5 % trim added
No Fat - only lean venison
Bacon burger - We add some delicious bacon to a really delicious mix.
Flavored burger is batch ground. The spices just don't mix well in small quantities so we batch several orders together to get enough meat to handle the seasonings.
Jalapeno burger - Fresh jalapenos are ground into your burger meat.
Onion burger - Onion seasoning added.
Mix it up! - Bacon & Jalapeno burger, Bacon & Onion burger, or Bacon, Jalapeno & Onion burger all are great choices!
Lowfat - 15% trim added
Lean - 10% trim added
Extra Lean - 5 % trim added
No Fat - only lean venison
Bacon burger - We add some delicious bacon to a really delicious mix.
Flavored burger is batch ground. The spices just don't mix well in small quantities so we batch several orders together to get enough meat to handle the seasonings.
Jalapeno burger - Fresh jalapenos are ground into your burger meat.
Onion burger - Onion seasoning added.
Mix it up! - Bacon & Jalapeno burger, Bacon & Onion burger, or Bacon, Jalapeno & Onion burger all are great choices!
Burger Patties
Quarter pound patties, separated by paper, are frozen for a quick and scrumptious supper!
Regular patties- These are done in the lowfat mixture so they stay pattied on the grill.
Jalapeno patties - Jalapeno peppers are added to spice up your barbecue!
Bacon burger patties - My favorite! Moister and more flavorful than regular patties.
Onion patties are just right for the grill!
Regular patties- These are done in the lowfat mixture so they stay pattied on the grill.
Jalapeno patties - Jalapeno peppers are added to spice up your barbecue!
Bacon burger patties - My favorite! Moister and more flavorful than regular patties.
Onion patties are just right for the grill!
Fresh Sausage
Large link sausage on pans
Fresh sausage comes in 3 different forms and 8 different flavors. You'll need at least 10 lbs of meat for each kind that you order.
Bulk sausage - Packaged like the burger in 1.3 lb chubs.
Link sausage - Big links are packed 6 to 8 links to a bag.
Pinky- sized Links - These cook up fast and crisp for a hurry-up breakfast!
Patties - smaller than hamburger patties and fast cooking!
Flavors
Hot and Mild are our basic sausage flavors.
Sweet Italian is great as a breakfast sausage or for cooking.
Zesty Italian has a stronger Italian seasoning flavor.
Maple flavor is a favorite for folks getting the pinky links but it comes in all 3 forms. It's a kid pleaser!
Chorizo - You just have to try it! We're getting rave reviews.
Bratwurst flavor is only sold in link form. You can get big links or pinky links.
Cordray Brothers - A truly one-of-a-kind flavor! Hands down our best seller! Want to read the story? Click here.
Bulk sausage - Packaged like the burger in 1.3 lb chubs.
Link sausage - Big links are packed 6 to 8 links to a bag.
Pinky- sized Links - These cook up fast and crisp for a hurry-up breakfast!
Patties - smaller than hamburger patties and fast cooking!
Flavors
Hot and Mild are our basic sausage flavors.
Sweet Italian is great as a breakfast sausage or for cooking.
Zesty Italian has a stronger Italian seasoning flavor.
Maple flavor is a favorite for folks getting the pinky links but it comes in all 3 forms. It's a kid pleaser!
Chorizo - You just have to try it! We're getting rave reviews.
Bratwurst flavor is only sold in link form. You can get big links or pinky links.
Cordray Brothers - A truly one-of-a-kind flavor! Hands down our best seller! Want to read the story? Click here.
Meat Loaf
These 2 lbs loaves are already seasoned, ready to cook. Thaw them, then cooked 1.5 hours on 350 degrees for a delicious meal!
Photo Note: This shows a meat loaf meal suggestion. For recipes with our products, click here. Meat loaf, salisbury steak and the smoked items require batching - several orders together - because of how the seasonings are packaged. |
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Salisbury Steak
Specially seasoned patties go great with gravy and rice! I like to cook them on the grill for a differently delicious burger! (4 burger steaks come per pack)
Venison Bacon
Another product that results from years of taste tasting and trials! You have to try it to believe it but it cooks up to crispy bacon perfection!
Smoked Venison Products
Our specialties! Everything is made to perfection here on our farm!
Smokies
Smokies come plain, with cheese or with cheese & jalapenos. Great for tailgating! Add to your crockpot with a little bbq sauce for a scrumptious treat!
Peppers & Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Our biggest seller! Smoked sausage with fresh local jalapenos and cheddar cheese cooked right in.
Cheddarwurst
This is my favorite thing we make! Smoked sausage with cheese.
Cordray's Gold
Our own creation - a rectangular smoky treat.
Bacon & Cheddar
Try this Gold with cheese chopped up in scrambled eggs!
Hot Bacon & Cheddar
We've added fresh jalapenos to this one.
Summer Sausage Long Stick
These 3 lb. sticks were the very first smoked product we offered 20 years ago. It is still a great seller today!
Summer Sausage Short Stick
Same great summer sausage just in a 1.5 lb. stick.
Hot & Cheesy Summer Sausage
Half-sized summer sausage with cheddar cheese and fresh local jalapeno peppers.
Sweet & Spicy Summer Sausage
Our newest flavor! You have to try it to believe how good it is.
Salami
Sliced in 1 pound packs
Pepperoni Make your next pizza special! Sliced pepperoni for snacking or cooking can't be beat. |
Whole smoked venison hams
Let us smoke your venison hams for a fully cooked moist and delicious treat!
(Photo Note: Michael is hanging these hams in the smoker. We charge per ham regardless of size. You get your ham back.) Applewood Smoked Sliced Ham
Batched smoked hams allow you to order fully cooked sliced ham in 1/2 lb. packs.
Pastrami
Make some perfect pastrami on rye sandwiches! Each 1/2 lb. pack makes 2 to 3 sandwiches.
Snack Sticks
All our snacks sticks are ready to eat. They make delicious holiday trays.
7 Different Flavors of Delicious Snack Sticks
Plain - nothing added. Just what kids like! BBQ Snack Sticks - Think snack sticks dipped in rich tangy BBQ sauce! Cheddar Snack Sticks - Cheddar cheese cooked inside! Jalapeno & Cheddar Snack Sticks - our best seller! Bacon Snack Sticks - Delicious with just a hint of bacon flavor. Bacon with Cheese Snack Sticks Bacon with Cheese & Jalapeno Snack Sticks Kielbasa
Sometimes known as Polish Sausage, this one's a crowd pleaser!
Smoked Sausage
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We’re adding some new venison recovery products. A new law now allows deer processors to recover processing fees from someone other than the hunter who donates the deer. This means the public can pay the processing fees for deer meat. Cordray's offers a small selection of smoked venison products in our on-farm store, and anyone can pay the processing fee to take home these products. Additionally, Cordray's is to recover the processing fees from unclaimed venison orders. Stop by and see us!