This is one half of an animal. A whole steer weighs between 1200 and 1400 pounds. After processing and packaging, this amounts to approximately 400 to 500 pounds of meat, or 200 to 250 pounds of meat for half an animal – a ‘side’ of beef.

 

How much freezer space do I

You will need 12 to 14 cubic feet of

freezer space.  

 

On average, a side of beef will cost approximately $2000 depending on the weight of the animal and the cuts chosen. It is not unusual for two or more customers to share a side of beef.

 

 

We are fortunate to have a USDA facility just 5 miles from the farm. The short travel time means less stress on the animal. Stress drains the intra-muscular fat or “marbling”, from the animal. “Marbling” is critical for tender, juicy meat.

 

GRASSFED BEEF: Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I buy

 

Grassfed beef cooks much faster than commercial beef. Because it is lower in fat, the key to cooking grassfed beef is to NOT OVER COOK IT. Hamburgers on a hot grill are done in two minutes per side. Steaks, at the ideal thickness for grassfed beef of 1.25 inches, cook in about 5 minutes per side on medium heat and greatly benefit from 'resting' off the grill for five to seven minutes.

 

Filet is always tender but other cuts can be less tender than what we are used to in commercial beef.  However, exceptional flavor more than makes up for that and shorter cooking times help to keep it from drying out.

 

Our meat is processed at a USDA facility just 5 miles down the road from Mack Brook Farm, where it is frozen in individual cryovac packages. This type of packaging will maintain freshness for two years or more in your freezer.

 

Is there a volume discount

We offer a 10% discount on the purchase of 50 pounds of meat or more and a 12% discount on the purchase of a side of beef. This is the most economical way to purchase our meat.