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Beef Options & Pricing
We get it. If you're considering purchasing a large amount of beef at one time, you probably have some questions. The table below offers our best estimates regarding meat portions and weights to help you decide which option is right for you and your family. Please keep in mind, these are all estimates. The final numbers vary by animal.
Beef Pricing | Options | Quarter Cow | Half Cow | Whole Cow | Notes |
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Estimated hanging weight | 175 lb. | 350 lb. | 700 lb. | All weights are approximate. It all depends on the size of the animal! |
How long will it last? | 6 months | 1 year | 1 year - 2 years | Based on a family of 4, each member eats 1 lb./week |
Can I store it in my kitchen freezer? | Probably not. You should allow 5 cubic feet of space dedicated solely to the beef. | No, the kitchen freezer won't work. 8 cubic feet of dedicated space for this option. | Nope! Don't even try it. You'll need 16 cubic ft. of dedicated space for an entire cow. | |
Total Estimated Cost | Due to market volatility, please contact us for pricing. | Due to market volatility, please contact us for pricing. | Due to market volatility, please contact us for pricing. | We'll take care of butcher fees (transport, cutting, wrapping), so your total won't be far from this. We'll let you know once we hear from the butcher! |
Ground Beef | 40-50 lb. | 80-100 lb. | 160-200 lb. | Best estimate |
Porterhouse Steak | 4 lb. | 8 lb. | 16 lb. | Best estimate |
T-bone Steak | 4 lb. | 8 lb. | 16 lb. | Best estimate |
NY Strip Steak | 2.5 lb. | 5 lb. | 10 lb. | Best estimate |
Sirloin Steak | 2.5 lb. | 4.5 lb. | 9 lb. | Best estimate |
Rump Roast | 3 lb. | 6 lb. | 12 lb. | Best estimate |
Sirloin Tip Roast | 3.5 lb. | 7 lb. | 14 lb. | Best estimate |
Flat Iron Steak | 2 lb. | 4 lb. | 8 lb. | Best estimate |
Stew Meat | 3 lb. | 4.5 lb. | 9 lb. | Best estimate |
Short Ribs | 5.5 lb. | 11 lb. | 22 lb. | Best estimate |
Ribeye Steak | 4.5 lb. | 9 lb. | 18 lb. | Best estimate |
Chuck Roast | 5 lb. | 10 lb. | 20 lb. | Best estimate |
Soup Bones | 3 lb. | 6 lb. | 12 lb. | Best estimate |
Total Estimated Cost | ||||
Can I store it in my kitchen freezer? | Probably not. You should allow 5 cubic feet of space dedicated solely to the beef. If there's anything else in there, you probably won't have room. | No, the kitchen freezer won't work. 8 cubic feet of dedicated space for this one... and if you store anything else in that freezer, you may want to downgrade on beef size or upgrade on freezer size. | Nope! Don't even try it. You'll need 16 cubic ft. of dedicated space. If it won't be the only thing in there, think about downgrading on beef size or upgrading on freezer size. | |
How long will it last? (based on a family of 4, each member eats 1 lb./week | 6 months | 1 year | 1 year - 2 years | |
Estimated hanging weight | 175 lb. | 350 lb. | 700 lb. |
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