FULL SERVICE BUTCHER SHOP SERVING CUSTOMERS SINCE 1950

FAQS

Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions about our products:

SMOKED HAMS

Smoked Bone In Hams

Smallest Smoked Ham is approximately 12 pounds.
Small Smoked Hams feed approximately 10 – 12 people.
Largest Smoked Ham is approximately 18 – 20 pounds.
Large Smoked Ham feeds approximately 20 – 25 people.
Half Smoked Bone In Hams are approximately 8 – 10 pounds.
Half Smoked Bone In Hams feed approximately 6 – 9 people.
HOW TO PREPARE OUR SMOKED BONE IN HAMS:

  • Place ham on rack in covered roasting pan.
  • Add a small amount of Ginger Ale to the pan.
  • Bake in pre-heated over (325 degrees F) for 10 – 15 minutes per pound or to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
  • If a glaze is desired, brush on 1/2 hour before end of cooking time.

BONELESS HAMS

Smoked Boneless Hams

Smallest Boneless Hams are approximately 10 – 12 pounds.

HOW TO PREPARE OUR SMOKED BONELESS HAMS:

  • Place ham on rack in covered roasting pan.
  • Add a small amount of Ginger Ale to the pan.
  • Bake in pre-heated over (325 degrees F) for 10 – 15 minutes per pound or to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
  • If a glaze is desired, brush on 1/2 hour before end of cooking time.

WHOLE STEAK LOINS

Whole Steak Loins

Whole Steak Loin averages 15 pounds per piece.
Rib Eye Loin averages 15 pounds per piece.
T-Bone and Porterhouse averages 20 – 23 pounds per piece.
Standard cuts of each piece are 3/4″ cut steaks.
Each piece yields roughly 14 – 16 pieces of meat.

BONE IN PRIME RIB

Bone In Prime Rib Roast

Average is 3 pounds per bone. 7 Bone Roast maximum.

1 Bone feeds approximately 3 – 4 people | 2 Bones feeds approximately 6 – 8 people
3 Bones feeds approximately 9 – 11 people | 4 Bones feeds approximately 11 – 14 people
5 Bones feeds approximately 14 – 16 people | 6 Bones feeds approximately 16 – 19 people
7 Bones feeds approximately 19 – 23 people

SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO PREPARE OUR PRIME RIB!

BONELESS PRIME RIB

Boneless Prime Rib Roast

Average weight of Whole Prime Rib is 14 – 16 pounds.

3 – 4 pounds feeds approximately 4 – 5 people | 4 – 6 pounds feeds approximately 5 – 8 people
6 – 8 pounds feeds approximately 8 – 10 people | 8 – 10 pounds feeds approximately 10 – 13 people
10 – 12 pounds feeds approximately 13 – 15 people | 12 – 16 pounds feeds approximately 15 – 20 people

SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO PREPARE OUR PRIME RIB!

CHEPLICS SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB ROASTING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Choose your favorite rub or marinade and apply 24 HOURS BEFORE roasting.
  • Put roast into roasting pan along with 1 inch of water or beef broth.
  • Cover and slow roast at 225 – 240 degree F for 3 – 4 hours.
  • Remove cover, then reset temperature to 350 – 375 degrees F.
  • Use meat thermometer to check internal temperature.

Internal Temperatures

  • Rare: 125 degrees F + 3 minutes rest minimum.
  • Medium Rare: 130 – 135 degrees F.
  • Medium: 135 – 140 degrees F.
  • Medium Well: 140 – 150 degrees F.
  • Well Done: 155+ degrees F.

Cheplics Roasting Tips

  • Keep in mind that a prime rib will continue to cook internally out of the oven.
  • You can choose to under cook and re-cover your roast with foil and let it rest until the desired internal temperature is reached.
  • Your rib roast will be more well done on both ends and more rare in the middle. Keep a skillet hot and ready when serving, in case the center is too rare for some guests.

WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN

Whole Beef Tenderloins for Christmas
Each Whole Beef Tenderloin is approximately 6 – 8 pounds.
Each Whole Beef Tenderloin will feed approximately 12 – 14 people.
If cut into steaks – approximately 12 1″ steaks

WHOLE FILET AND FILET BUTT

Whole Filet Butt
Whole Filet Butt (Tenderloin).
Average size 3 – 4 pounds.
Approximately 5 1″ cuts of Whole Filet Butt.