FAQ

What is Natural Beef?
Natural beef is given the simple definition of, a product that is minimally processed with no artificial ingredients or preservatives, by the USDA.

Our definition of "natural" beef goes way beyond that, our cattle receive NO HORMONES, and NO ANTIBIOTICS. They are fed No animal byproducts, and given only the highest quality of feed.

What does "Dry Aged" mean, and why do we do it?
Dry aging is the traditional process of placing an entire carcass in a refrigerated room, and leaving it there to hang for several days. The process enhances the product by two means. First it helps the moisture evaporate from the muscle , this creates a greater concentration of beef flavor and taste. Second, it allows enzymes in the meat to naturally breakdown the proteins in the connective tissues of the muscles, resulting in improved tenderness. It is rare to find dry aged beef outside of steak restaurants and upscale butcher shops.

This process involves considerable expense, as the beef must be stored at near freezing temperatures. Many beef suppliers wet age their beef, giving the meat a bloody taste, and making it tough. We consider the aging process a vital step ensuring that we are taking no short cuts in making our beef reach its greatest potential.

What do we mean by Custom Cutting?
We break our beef down into primal and sub-primal and from there you get to choose how many pounds you want on each roast, how thick you want you steaks, and how many steaks you want in each package. Additional requests are welcome if you contact us with a description of what you want.

What type of feed is used in the diet of our cattle?
Our Cattle receive an all vegetarian diet with the highest quality of Grass Hays, Alfalfa, and light grains. The cattle begin their lives on grass pastures until they reach around 800 lbs. They are then finished on a balanced ration of quality hay, feed grains, and vitamins and minerals. This all vegetarian ration guarantees you a juicy, full flavor cut of beef.

Is our beef USDA inspected?
Yes, all of our beef is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. Our facilities are highly praised, using state of the art methods of production; meeting and exceeding all USDA mandated testing programs.

How is the meat packaged?
All of the meat is vacuum-sealed. This protects against freezer burn and keeps extra moisture out. Vacuum sealing also provides a convenient thawing method for you as the customer, because the bags are waterproof it allows you to be able to directly place the package into a container of warm water. Next time you forget to leave the meat out in the morning to thaw, no problem, with this method you can get the meat fully thawed in just minutes!