Inside the World's Largest Dry-Aged Meat Facility - On The Line

Explore the inner workings of Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors, America's most celebrated butcher facility, in this 21-minute documentary video that follows head butcher Pat LaFrieda through a typical day at the world's largest dry-aging operation. Witness the sophisticated processes behind supplying meat to the nation's most notable restaurants and hotels, from machine inspections and laser-guided processing systems to burger preparation protocols and team training on specialized cuts. Discover the meticulous selection process for the facility's renowned dry-age room, where hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat are processed daily, and observe cutting-edge thermal drone surveillance technology used to monitor operations. Learn about the century-old legacy of this family business and gain insight into the precision, scale, and expertise required to maintain the highest standards in commercial meat processing and distribution.