Do I Have to Buy a Whole Cow?
We sell cows as a whole, half, or quarter. Purchasing a whole cow provides additional options when you customize your processing because you can choose different processing on each half, for example ribeye steaks from one half and rib roasts from the other.
If I Only Buy a Half or a Quarter, Which Part of the Cow Am I Getting?
Customers who purchase a half receive a front quarter and rear quarter. Customers who purchase a quarter receive half of a front quarter and half of a rear quarter. Either option provides meat from all parts of the cow, just in smaller quantities.
How Much Beef Can I Expect to Receive?
Our cattle average 650 pounds hanging weight. After processing, on average this results in 410 pounds of beef. The exact amount you receive will vary based on hanging weight of the cow and your customized processing. Below are amounts you can expect to receive on average.
Whole
410 lbs. on average
Half
205 lbs. on average
Quarter
102 lbs. on average
How Much Can I Expect to Spend?
The total cost of your custom beef consists of the portion cost, which is based on hanging weight and paid directly to Mineral Ridge, and the processing cost, which is based on hanging weight and paid directly to the butcher.
See our Beef Pricing page for current prices and an example cost breakdown.
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