Sometimes the most economical way to buy beef is in halves, quarters and bundels.
 
But some common questions are:
1. I don’t know how much or what I would get.
14 T-bone steaks (3/4”thick) 14 rib steaks (3/4”
8 sirloin steaks (3/4” 8 round steaks (3/4”
2 sirloin tip roasts (3 lbs.) 6 chuck roasts (4 lbs.)
4 arm roasts (3 lbs.) 2 rump roasts (3 lbs.)
8 packages of stew beef (1 lb.) 4 packages of short ribs (1.5 lbs.)
4 packages of soup bones (1.5 lbs.) 80-100 lbs. ground beef
If you are looking for a quarter than you would divide the above by two.
An example of a 12th Would be:
12th Beef Bundle:
2 New York strips Ideal on the grill.
2 Rib Eyes Ideal on the grill.
2 Boneless Sirloin Ideal on the grill.
~15 lbs. Ground Beef Whatever your favorite way to fix ground beef, this will taste better. You will taste the fresh air and sunshine of rural Iowa with every bite.
~3 lbs. Ground Beef Patties. Put on the grill frozen and they will be done in minutes.
~ 3 Beef Roasts Place the frozen roast in the crock-pot with a little water and seasonings and you will have a perfect roast for supper. Cut up any leftovers and combine with BBQ sauce for great sandwiches.
~2 lbs. Stir Fry Just thaw and its ready to make your favorite dish
~2 lbs. Kabob Perfectly marinated, skewer
2. I don’t know how to order cuts from a half or quarter.
We can take care of cutting instructions for the first half or quarter and tell you what your options are (see Reason #1 for a general reference). We use a standard set of cuts that can be used for your family, or make up something that you think will suit your
family or you the best. Cuts can be specialized through the processor.
3. I don’t know how or where to store it all.
As a general guide, 50 pounds of meat will fit in about 2.25 cu.ft. of cooler/freezer space. The empty freezer compartment of an average-sized home refrigerator will usually hold one-eighth of a beef (roughly 50-60 lbs. Quantities larger than this will require a stand-alone freezer or another refrigerator-freezer. A stand-alone freezer will usually store meat better because it has the capability to store meat at a colder temperature. Some meat processors will store product for you in their walk-in freezers for a monthly fee of $5 to $10. At this time we do not store beef, but we are potentially going to provide this service. You can contact local butcher shop or friends. This is a good option if you would like to try purchasing half a beef but do not have the freezer space. Frozen beef will keep a very high quality for up to 12-18 months, after which quality will begin to slowly degrade. (Meat will remain safe to eat indefinitely if kept frozen.) Please note that our meat is vacuumed packed and will last longer than noted.
4. I don’t know how to cook all the cuts.
We would be more than happy to help you with several cooking options and instructions.
5. Too Expensive or too much cash up front.
If a half is too much money at once, We also sell family packs, bundles, and quarters. Our minium purchase is $100.
Please remember that all of our beef is all natural and takes twice as long to raise for consumer purchase. Our stock is grass feed, antibiotic free, 21 days aged, hormone free, and vacuumed packed.
Our prices are very competitive to the larger food chains.
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