Whole Beef Buying Questions?
FAQs
How much meat do I get from a pastured steer?
Our steers are typically butchered at 30-36 months with an ‘only butcher when ready’ mentality. It takes almost 3 years on high protein forage to get proper marbling without grain feeding. Our steers typically finish at 1000-1200 pounds live weight, with dressed weight at 575-675 pounds. On average, dressed weight is 50-60% of live weight, and packaged weight is 50-60% dressed weight. So on a 1200 pound steer, you would expect to receive 350-400 pounds of packaged meat.
How long will it take to get my custom cut beef?
We typically have steers going to the butcher every month. Our steers hang for 18-24 days prior to final packaging and flash freezing. Currently lead time from finalized cut list to delivery is 6 weeks. If the cut list is standard, the lead time can be as short as 4 weeks.
How much freezer space will I need for a whole cow?
A whole cow fits comfortably in a 16 cubic foot chest freezer. You can usually squeeze it into a 14 cubic foot but you will not have room to find anything.
Do you ship whole cows?
Yes, we do. All over the country. All freight worked out on a per order basis. Contact us for more information.
Do I get liver, heart and oxtail? What if I don’t want them?
Yes, all whole cow shares include Liver, heart, oxtail. A $50 credit is provided if you prefer to skip offals.
Do you have a standard cut list or what cuts am I able to get?
One can get every single cut from the animal, or the whole cow can be ground as the most amazing hamburger. We offer total flexibility. We do have a standard cut list which can be found here.
Can I order individual cuts or curated boxes?
Yes, sign up for the Nutrient Dense Food Club first.
Do you have a ground beef subscription?
Yes, there is a monthly ground beef subscription but currently there is a waiting list due to high demand. When subscription slots open up, we send out an email, Join our email list to get notified.