Ordering Bulk- Custom Cut 100% Grassfed Beef
Ordering your beef in a half side, or quarter animal is a great way to buy quality organic, grass fed beef for a discount, cut to your preferences, and to guarantee a good, quality supply of meat in your freezer for a year, or up to 18 months!
The Process:
Custom Cut Beef Pricing:
Please note:
*Volume discounts between half and quarter are available provided that the order, deposit, and final payment are under one name. Please handle splits between individuals internally amongst your participants.
Hanging Weight Explained:
Hanging weight (or dressed weight) is the weight of the beef as it hangs on the butcher's cooler after head, hide, feet, organs, and blood are removed. This is the weight used for calculating the price of your beef, as well as processing costs at our butcher. A half is average 280lbs, and a quarter about 145lbs.
How much boxed beef is in a 1/2? or a 1/4 ?:
In a 1/2 beef steer you would get between 140lbs and 190lbs of beef, and for a quarter between 70lbs and 100lbs. It really varies by animal and its hanging weight.
Sample Cuts You Take Home:
An example of which cuts and how much you would get for a quarter beef is as follows, but remember it will vary by animal AND by your cutting instructions. Double these amounts for an approximate of a half steer.
Ground Beef – 30 lbs (in 30- 1lb packages)
Stew meat – 3 lbs (in 3- 1lb packages)
Short Ribs – 7 lbs (in 2-3 packages)
Sirloin Tip – 2 lbs (1 pack)
Chuck Roast – 6lbs (2 packages)
Top Round Roast– 3 lbs (1 package)
Eye of Round – 1 lb (1 package)
Round steaks- 5lbs (in 2-3 packages)
Brisket – 2.5 lbs (1 package)
Rolled Rump Roast – 3 lbs (1 package)
Rib Steaks (Bone in Ribeye)- 6 to 7lbs (in 3-4 packages)
Sirloin steaks – 6 lbs (in 3 packages)
Porterhouse – 2 lbs (1 package)
T-Bone steaks – 3 to 4lbs (in 2 packages)
Skirt steak– 1 lb (in 1-2 packages)
Flank Steak – 1 lb (in 1-2 packages)
Liver – 3 lbs (in 3 packages)
Soup Bones – 6 lbs (in 2 packages)
Processing Costs:
You are responsible for processing costs at the butcher. This is the current pricing list from one of our processors, Lake Geneva Country Meats. Total estimated cost is between $340 and $380 for a half and between $195 to $220 for a quarter- depending on animal weight, and your cutting instructions (some things, for example burger patties, cost a little extra).
Approximate Total Cost of Your Side of Beef:
An estimate for a half beef:
-280lbs Hanging weight x $6.30/lb= $1,764 (this includes the reservation deposit)
-Processing cost= $350
-Total= $2,114
An estimate for a quarter beef:
-145lbs Hanging weight x $6.55/lb= $949.75 (this includes reservation deposit)
-Processing costs= $200
-Total= $1,149.75
Freezer Space:
A quarter beef will take about 3-4 cubic ft. freezer space, and 6-8 cubic ft. for a half beef.
Timing Between Reservations and Beef Pickup:
In the deposit/reservation page, it will say available harvest dates for Fall/Winter, and also an estimate of when it will be ready for pick up. Please refer to that page for the information.
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The Process:
- Reserving Your Half or Quarter- You need to reserve in advance by placing a non-refundable reservation deposit of $250 through our online store. This deposit will be deducted from your final invoice when your beef is ready.
- Providing Cutting Instructions- Animals go to harvest and while your beef is dry aging, our processor (Lake Geneva Country Meats) will give you a call to go through cutting instructions. Don't worry! This is an easy process and an opportunity for you to choose what you want! Our processors are great at walking you through the process and asking you the right questions. Also, here is a "Beef Cutting Instruction Form" from Lake Geneva Country Meats that helps with understanding the different choices you may have. You are also welcome to ask us for recommendations and we'd be happy to give you some guidance depending on what you like, cooking varieties and methods, etc..
- Picking up your Beef at the Processor After this, your beef should be ready within a week or two and you pick it up directly at our processor. At pick up, you are responsible for "processing fees" at our processor- Lake Geneva Country Meats or Sorg's Meats, based on your instructions.
- Paying your final invoice- Around this time, you will receive our final invoice for the beef and instructions on payment by check, Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle.
- Cooking and ENJOYING your beef!!!!!! and don't forget to send us your feedback, photos, recipes or comments!
Custom Cut Beef Pricing:
- Half Beef: $6.30/lb hanging (dressed) weight
- Quarter beef: $6.55/lb hanging (dressed) weight
Please note:
*Volume discounts between half and quarter are available provided that the order, deposit, and final payment are under one name. Please handle splits between individuals internally amongst your participants.
Hanging Weight Explained:
Hanging weight (or dressed weight) is the weight of the beef as it hangs on the butcher's cooler after head, hide, feet, organs, and blood are removed. This is the weight used for calculating the price of your beef, as well as processing costs at our butcher. A half is average 280lbs, and a quarter about 145lbs.
How much boxed beef is in a 1/2? or a 1/4 ?:
In a 1/2 beef steer you would get between 140lbs and 190lbs of beef, and for a quarter between 70lbs and 100lbs. It really varies by animal and its hanging weight.
Sample Cuts You Take Home:
An example of which cuts and how much you would get for a quarter beef is as follows, but remember it will vary by animal AND by your cutting instructions. Double these amounts for an approximate of a half steer.
Ground Beef – 30 lbs (in 30- 1lb packages)
Stew meat – 3 lbs (in 3- 1lb packages)
Short Ribs – 7 lbs (in 2-3 packages)
Sirloin Tip – 2 lbs (1 pack)
Chuck Roast – 6lbs (2 packages)
Top Round Roast– 3 lbs (1 package)
Eye of Round – 1 lb (1 package)
Round steaks- 5lbs (in 2-3 packages)
Brisket – 2.5 lbs (1 package)
Rolled Rump Roast – 3 lbs (1 package)
Rib Steaks (Bone in Ribeye)- 6 to 7lbs (in 3-4 packages)
Sirloin steaks – 6 lbs (in 3 packages)
Porterhouse – 2 lbs (1 package)
T-Bone steaks – 3 to 4lbs (in 2 packages)
Skirt steak– 1 lb (in 1-2 packages)
Flank Steak – 1 lb (in 1-2 packages)
Liver – 3 lbs (in 3 packages)
Soup Bones – 6 lbs (in 2 packages)
Processing Costs:
You are responsible for processing costs at the butcher. This is the current pricing list from one of our processors, Lake Geneva Country Meats. Total estimated cost is between $340 and $380 for a half and between $195 to $220 for a quarter- depending on animal weight, and your cutting instructions (some things, for example burger patties, cost a little extra).
Approximate Total Cost of Your Side of Beef:
An estimate for a half beef:
-280lbs Hanging weight x $6.30/lb= $1,764 (this includes the reservation deposit)
-Processing cost= $350
-Total= $2,114
An estimate for a quarter beef:
-145lbs Hanging weight x $6.55/lb= $949.75 (this includes reservation deposit)
-Processing costs= $200
-Total= $1,149.75
Freezer Space:
A quarter beef will take about 3-4 cubic ft. freezer space, and 6-8 cubic ft. for a half beef.
Timing Between Reservations and Beef Pickup:
In the deposit/reservation page, it will say available harvest dates for Fall/Winter, and also an estimate of when it will be ready for pick up. Please refer to that page for the information.
Wanna know what our customers think? Check out our online Google reviews to learn more.
And if you have ANY further questions, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to help!
