How to Buy a Half Beef From a Butcher
To buy half a beef, or also called a side of beef, from a butcher, you want to find an experienced and reliable butcher who will take time to explain how he cuts and packages meat. He should tell you if the beef is USDA prime, choice or select. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase Beef
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Purchase the half of beef from your butcher. The beef has a "Yield Grade" that ranges from 1 to 6, which tells you how much weight will be lost during the hanging process. The lower the number, the more weight lost. Expect to lose at least 25 percent of carcass to fat and trimmings, according to Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension. The price varies, depending upon the butcher's charges, which will include cutting, wrapping, and killing fees.
Beef Choice
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It is less expensive, in the long run, to buy a half of beef, and have it cut and wrapped the way you want. Most people pick a variety, which includes brisket, short ribs, skirt steak, ground beef, roast and stew meat.
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Freezer Storage
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Meat is wrapped in freezer paper and labeled for storage. Fresh-cut meat can be stored in a freezer up to a year without freezer burn. The advantages are fewer trips to the grocery store, better quality of meat and excellent prices, according to website Get Rich Slowly.
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