Grass-fed Beef
We are accepting orders for Touchstone Angus Grass Finished Beef to be processed in fall of 2011. If you are interested in ordering at least a quarter of beef or more and can pick-up the beef in Elizabeth, Colorado, please e-mail or contact us by phone. If you have any questions contact Cathy or Brad James at (307) 340-1456 or reserve your order now.
Health Benefits
Grass finished beef is 3 to 4 times higher in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) a fat that is believed to reduce the risk of cancer, obesity, diabetes and a number of autoimmune disorders. It also has an ideal 3:1 ratio of Omega 6 fats to Omega 3 comparable to the best wild salmon without the potential for mercury contamination. This compares to ratios as high as 20:1 ratio for corn-fed beef. It is also has high quantities of beta carotene and has 4 times more of Vitamins A and D than corn-fed beef.
Richer, Beef Flavor
The flavor of grass-fed beef is commonly describes as more complex and robust or a having a fuller beef flavor. Many of our customers have acquired a taste for grass-fed beef and now prefer it to corn-fed.
Pasture Raised
The cattle remain on native Wyoming grass pastures their entire lives.
Tender
Only beef from a unique strain of registered Angus cattle are used. These animals are carefully selected for their ability to produce tender and flavorful grass finished beef. Further, the beef is naturally dry-aged for about 21 days – to increase already tender beef – compared to the 2 to 5 day aging in the supermarket.
Naturally Raised
no growth hormones, or antibiotics are added.
Reliable Quality – Lower in Fat
Our small processing plants prepare the hamburger to a target range of 90% lean. This fat to lean percentage maximizes flavor without the excess fat.
Longer Storage Life
the meat is specially wrapped and frozen and should last for up to two years in a freezer.
Saves Money
if you were to purchase the same weights and cuts of choice beef at the supermarket you probably would pay more without receiving all the other benefits listed above.
How Much is a Typical Quarter of Beef?
A typical quarter of our grass fed beef weighs approximately 150 pounds prior to cutting/trimming the steaks and roasts and making hamburger. Your cost is $3.90 per pound making for a total cost of approximately $585.e We pay all the processing, wrapping and freezing which saves you up to $150 per quarter of beef. A general rule of thumb is that 1/3 of the beef is steaks, 1/3 roasts and 1/3 hamburger. This can vary depending on how you direct the beef to be cut.
