It's an exciting day for us! I've bought big packages of beef before (when we lived in MT) but the ranchers just brought it to us....I never had to answer questions.
We got a call from the "butcher" yesterday. I got to tell them how I wanted our cow packaged...2 lb hamburger, steaks (1 in thick), roasts....I even got to have some of those roasts turned to steak...and stew meat (hey - it isn't going to cost more, why should I cut it up?). ::snort:: I did NOT want the organ meat. He is aging it for 2 weeks - and I do NOT want to think about that either.
I got a call today from the rancher. Our cow was 1100+ lbs, 676# hung, and 338 lbs for my 1/2. Combining his fee and the processors fee it is going to come to $2.45 a lb....for beef that has not been given antibiotics or growth hormones.
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That's a great price! I can't wait to hear what you think of it all as the year goes by. We bought some things from the Iowa Steak Company and they have been delicious. I've always wanted to be able to say I have a cow in my freezer.
:)
That is an awesome deal! I keep meaning to look around for meat like that and just never do. I'd like chicken too.
I was raised on farm beef. My Dad raises cattle and I always love getting meat from him. It's great! Enjoy!
Amy
Kewl!!!! Will they ship to NY????
Sis: How meat it is going to be to have this meat in the freezer. Goodness here meat is way to much money. Enjoy the meat and freezer.
l/p
Lis - wouldn't that be nice. This is a local rancher and they are just starting to check out what the market for such beef will be. Who knows - maybe some day. ::snort::
Yes, Mom. It will be nice. I checked the prices at Sam's and all the cuts we will be getting are more than 2.45 a lb - except for hamburger - but this will be lean.
I just have to remember that meat is a condiment and I don't eat much beef. LOL
You just cant' beat the prices! I LOVE paying "hamburger" price for steaks and roasts!
ENJOY!
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