Carteret Abattoir

Carteret Abattoir provides slaughter and processing services in Carteret, New Jersey, serving farms throughout the Central Jersey region near Newark.

The facility handles cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, offering both slaughter and processing under one roof. This full-service approach gives local producers a straightforward path from live animal to finished product without having to coordinate multiple stops along the way.

For small farms, homesteaders, and larger livestock operations alike, having a processor that works across several species can simplify planning around harvest timing and herd or flock turnover. Whether preparing meat for personal use, direct sale, or wholesale distribution, producers in the area rely on facilities like this to keep their operations running smoothly throughout the year. Carteret's location also makes it a practical option for farms further out in the region looking to avoid long hauls to processing facilities elsewhere in the state.