What to Expect When Buying 1/4 Beef.
What to Expect When Buying a 1/4 Beef
Thank you for your interest in purchasing farm-raised beef from us! If you've never purchased a quarter of beef before, the process can seem a little confusing at first, so we've put together a quick guide to help you know what to expect.
How Much Beef Will I Get?
Our cattle typically weigh around 1,000 lbs live.
Because you're purchasing a quarter of a live animal, we can't guarantee an exact number of pounds of packaged beef. Every animal is a little different, and the final amount depends on the individual animal, processing, trimming, and the way the beef is cut.
As a general estimate, you can expect approximately:
100–125 lbs of packaged beef from a 1/4 beef.
This will include a nice variety of steaks, roasts, hamburger, and other cuts.
What Cuts Will I Receive?
When you purchase a 1/4 beef from us, we pre-select the cuts for you.
This is because two customers are purchasing the two quarters from the same animal. Pre-selecting the cuts allows us to divide the beef evenly so that both customers receive a good variety of cuts.
Our cut sheet shows the cuts that are included in your quarter. You don't have to worry about trying to divide individual steaks or roasts with another customer.
Your beef will come packaged in individual packages and ready for your freezer.
You'll receive a combination of Steaks, Roasts, Ground beef and other beef cuts. A variety of cuts to give you plenty of options for meals
The exact number of packages and pounds of each type will vary from animal to animal.
What Will My Beef Look Like?
Why Can't You Tell Me Exactly How Many Pounds I'll Get?
That's one of the biggest questions we get!
We are selling a portion of a live animal, so there isn't a way to know the exact amount of finished, packaged meat beforehand.
For example, two healthy cattle may both weigh around 1,000 lbs live but can produce slightly different amounts of finished beef after processing.
We'd rather give you a realistic estimate than promise an exact number that we can't guarantee.
Why Buy Farm-Raised Beef?
When you purchase beef directly from our farm, you're getting beef that has been raised locally and with care.
You're also filling your freezer with a supply of beef instead of purchasing individual cuts at the grocery store.
It's a convenient and economical way to enjoy locally raised beef throughout the year!