Bulk Beef

How much freezer space do you need for each share?

Eighth = 2-3 cubic feet. Quarter = 4-5 cubic feet. Half = 7-8 cubic feet. Whole = 15-16 cubic feet

Why is everything frozen?

Frozen meat is the best way to ensure maximal freshness and will last you a long time. This allows you to buy high-quality meat at an affordable price and stay stocked up for a longer time period. We don't currently have a weekly or bi-weekly slaught

How long can frozen beef last?

Indefinitely according to food safety guidelines, which means frozen meat will last for a very long time in the freezer - but for maximal freshness, best flavor and texture, we recommend using it within 1 year.

How long will each cow share last me? How to decide which share to get based on family size?

This is highly dependent on if there are kids and adults. And if you are animal-based, carnivore or eat more moderate servings of meat. Also, will you be serving this meat to guests frequently?. Approximate timeframes:. 1⁄8 share for single or couple

What is the best defrosting method for each cut?

Our favorite method is to place your meat package in a bowl of room temp water for a few hours based on the size. This method is best for more immediate use. You can also just place your meat outside on a sheet to defrost or in the fridge overnight (

Can you thaw out a big piece of meat and refreeze it?

We recommend not re-freezing more than once for the best quality.

Why do the shares come with so much Ground Beef and Roasts?

We value the ancestral way of eating and honoring all parts of the animal. A large majority of the animal carcass is beef roasts from the different primals. Ground beef is made from all the trimmings from the animal which is also the majority of the

How do you prepare roasts?

Crock Pot is the easiest way to go. You can buy a crock pot starting from just $20. Depending on the size of a roast, you can cook it on low for 6-10 hours for a nice tender roast. ● Instant Pots are great options for slow cooking which is usually a

How does the meat get delivered? Are the cuts labeled?

All of our beef is processed in a USDA processing facility and vacuum sealed. We process and butcher the beef into smaller cuts, roasts, steaks and ground all individually packaged for you so it’s easy to prepare. All of our meat is either dry or wet

Why can’t I choose the cuts that come in my bulk beef cow share?

Our approach to eating and lifestyle is ancestral and nose-to-tail which means we honor all parts of the animal, and consume what we can. Nose-to-tail eating also offers us a variety of nutrients.Utilizing all parts of the animal in a cow share is th

Why don't you have smaller pieces of beef?

We now process smaller cuts, but in case we do have bigger sized cuts of beef, here’s why:. ● We are constantly innovating with our processor to butcher meat in different sizes and variations to provide the best possible product for the customer. ● W

What are your animal welfare practices?

Our logo says Humanely Raised. “Humanely Raised” is different from “Humanely Slaughtered.”. Our cattle are Humanely Raised out on pastures. We provide food, water, shelter/protection against elements (more for Montana & Texas where animals can get ve

Where is your beef from? San Diego or elsewhere?

● A large majority of our beef comes from San Diego. We also have a partner ranch in Opheim, Montana (North of Nowhere ranch) and a partner ranch in Fort Stockton, West Texas. i. Both partner ranches have maintained cattle that are 100% grass-fed, fi

What breed of cow do we raise?

● Primarily Angus. We have a composite breeding program at our San Diego Ranch where we are working towards a cross between Angus, Corriente & Mashona with the goal of creating the optimal breed that’s resilient in Southern California climate, with

Are your cows mRNA vaccine free?

Yes.

Are your cows antibiotic-free and steroid free?

Yes.

How old are the animals we harvest?

● 24-36 months (2-3 years)

Do you have a payment plan?

Yes, we currently use ShopPay which allows you to get some cow shares on a payment plan for as low as 0% interest.

Can I get bones in my cow share?

The majority of our bones on the animal are harvested to use for our bone broth. We have a very limited amount of bulk bones in large cases (~35lbs) available as an add-on at $10/lb. These bulk bones cases include a variety of bones and typically wou

Can I get marrow and femur bones?

What many people don’t know is that the femur bones that have marrow inside cut across are the cross-cut shank variation we offer. This way of butchering the bones with marrow, allows us to keep the incredible meat around the bone which makes for a g

Can I get fat in my cow share?

A lot of the fat on the animal carcass, including all the beef trim, goes into our ground beef 85/15 blend.

Why do I need to pay for add-ons like fat and bones?

We base the price off of our cow shares on a hanging carcass weight of 500lb (of meat).○ We wouldn’t be able to maintain our competitive prices of our cow shares if we were to include the bones and fat with each share. Bones and fat both take a lot m

I’ll be sharing my cow share with my friends. Can you divide the share up for us and deliver?

We can put in a custom request to divide up your share for you and your friends by letting us know how many ways you need your share divided. You will need to decide who gets on-off cuts like beef tongue, organ meats, oxtail, hangar steaks, etc. We c

Why Perennial Bulk Beef?

THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET HIGH-QUALITY BEEF. ● Our bulk beef program allows you to get our grass-fed, grass-finished, pasture-raised beef at as low as $13/lb. ● Our steak cuts go for as much as $46/lb for filets and we have several great c

What does ancestral blend mean?

Ancestral blend is ground beef blended with organs (heart & liver):. Our Ancestral Blend Ground Beef 1 lb package contains our 85/15 ground beef along with grass-fed & finished beef heart and beef liver. This blend is extremely popular because the n