re: What percentage ground beef do you buy?

I usually get the 93%. Sometimes if that's out I'll get the 90%, but only do that occasionally and it's the lowest I'll get.

Usually 93%

but the Walmart grass fed is 90% so been rolling with that ever since my local Walmart started carrying it.

In the UK the did the fat % different so when I lived there we usually got the 10% or 15%.

I like supporting local businesses, including farmers.

The benefit is to know what you are actually getting.

Go check out a feed lot. It is horrific

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Is it cheaper?

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That depends. The animal is usually kept in better conditions translating to the meat almost always being better. If you can't afford a whole animal just get someone to split it. Often people will get a half or quarter beef.

Cow Crowd

Found this website for buying a cow.

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What is the benefit for you guys that buy from a farmer?

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I posted earlier in this thread and mentioned that the relationship is a big part, but additionally:

1.) Depending on the farmer, the meat can be much better
2.) I get things that are hard(er) to find at the store (knuckle bones, marrow bones, oxtail)
3.) I can customize everything, including size of ground beef packs, thickness of steaks, roasts used, etc
4.) They deliver and I like having a full freezer on hand
5.) I support grass-fed beef for a wide variety of reasons including health and sustainability