This disclosure provides methods and apparatus for processing meat, particularly the deboning of both a loin portion and a rack portion of an animal carcase using the same apparatus. In particular, an apparatus for processing meat is provided including a guide defining a centreline, at least one dorsal assembly including a substantially vertical dorsal blade positioned substantially in line with the centreline, at least one lateral assembly including a lateral blade and an actuator configured to transition the lateral assembly between a first position such that the lateral blade is adjacent the dorsal blade and extends laterally relative to the guide, and a second position away from the guide, and at least one chine assembly, including an upper blade positioned substantially in line with the centreline and having a downwards facing cutting surface and a lower blade positioned below the upper blade.
