We would be splitting the cow with a friend, each buying 1/2. It would be purchased from small rancher local to us, butchered, and ready in about 3 weeks.
I could arrange for freezer space in my existing chest freezer, as it is only 1/2 full right now due to space required for my non-profit volunteer work that ends this week. So as of this Sunday, a bunch of stuff will no longer be stored in my freezer. Also, we can use up quite a bit of existing frozen food over the next 2-3 weeks. So freezer space is not really a concern. It is an energy star appliance, so doesn't cost a lot to operate.
I don't typically buy higher priced meats, such as organic or grass fed. Choice grade, and on rare occasion prime, are what we typically buy. Having a large freezer, I take advantage of sales (ground beef between $1.99-$2.99 lb; tri-tip $2.49-$2.99lb; rib eyes <$5.99lb are my target prices). This meat will cost more, is allegedly superior quality ???, and will provide cuts I usually avoid due to higher cost, such as filet mignon and short ribs (Mmmmm). We are told we will receive 200 lbs of meat, so it averages to around $5.00 lb. 90-100 lbs of it will be ground beef and 20 lbs bones for stock or dog.
On the upside, I wouldn't be buying beef again for quite a while. I have asked if the beef is vacuum packaged. If not, I have a Foodsaver, but would need to order more rolls.
Is this really going to be worth the extra money or would it be better to decline this opportunity?
July 18, 2018 at 08:15PM
