re: Just won a side of beef in a raffle. Processor is asking how I want it portioned. Update!

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Why would one do this

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I would also be able to keep the bones for stock making and fat for tallow

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100% this. OP tell them you want all the fat/trimmings and see if they will cut the big bones in half so you can roast and get the marrow out. Not sure what all bones are good for that but I know some are. Render the fat for tallow, make smaller portions of it, vac, freeze for long term use. I use silicon muffin cups.

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if he gets t bones he won’t get any fillets and that is what wife wants

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Get filets and bone in strip loin.