An apparatus and method for stripping a meat net from a process meat product. The apparatus includes a base which is adapted to support at least one inner tube and one outer tube, with the inner tube including a container for secondarily processed meat goods. The outer tube is attached to the base body and is provided with a device for engaging an open end portion of the meat net. The inner tube is movably (and slideably) mounted within the outer tube so that it can be moved forwardly to the exterior of the base and the outer tube, and rearwardly back into a position within the outer tube.