Your beef & hogs, cut the way your family eats.
A hometown locker in Essex where every order is wrapped with care and the folks at the counter walk you through every cut.
From the farm to your freezer
Butcher dates fill up fast. Here's how getting your animal processed works.
Book a date
Call or send a request. Dates fill up, so the earlier you get on the list the better.
Drop off
Bring your beef or hog in on your scheduled day. We'll confirm details with you at the counter.
Choose your cuts
Fill out the cut sheet below, or we'll walk you through steaks, roasts, chops and grind.
Pick up
Everything comes wrapped, labeled and boxed. Bring your coolers and we'll help you load up.
Sample process text. Your real steps, timing and pricing go here.
Small locker. Big care in every package.
Johnson Locker has been the go-to custom processor around Essex for years. Customers mention the friendly staff, fair prices, and packaging that's ready for the freezer the day you pick up.
Not sure how you want your half cut? That's what we're here for. We'll explain the options so nothing goes to waste and you get the steaks, roasts and burger your family actually uses.
Talk to the lockerOnline cut sheet
Fill this out ahead of your butcher date and we'll have it ready when your animal comes in.
What customers are saying
A few words from public Google reviews.
“Had a hog butchered here. First time working with them... very friendly and helpful in deciding types of cuts. Great packaging!”
Google review“The staff is friendly, they have a variety of meat choices, fair prices... a definite must try place.”
Google review“Very friendly people. Did an awesome job with our pigs. Everything was packaged and ready to go.”
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510 Iowa Ave, Essex, IA 51638
712-379-3314 · johnsonlockerllc@gmail.com
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |