Buying Guide
Buying beef from our ranch is straightforward, even if you’ve never filled a freezer before. Choose the share that fits your household and reserve an available date. Fill out our processing form with your cut preferences, and we’ll send it to the butcher and take care of the rest. And if you have questions along the way, we’re here to help.
Which share should I choose?
We recommend a half or whole beef if you have the freezer space. These shares give you more flexibility to choose the cuts and package sizes your family will use. A half also costs less per pound than a quarter.
| Share | Beef for your freezer | Freezer space | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Approximately 90 lb | About 3 cubic feet | $1,300 |
| Half | Approximately 180 lb, or about six boxes | About 6 cubic feet | $2,500 |
| Whole | Approximately 360 lb | Plan for about twice the space of a half | $4,900 |
These are estimates, including typical processing fees. Actual packaged weight and final cost vary with the animal's size and your butcher selections. See the product pages for current prices, deposits, and available dates.
Want to share with another household?
If a half is more than your household needs, you can split one with a friend or family member. You'll each receive approximately a quarter beef, and each household can choose its own cuts by filling out a separate quarter beef processing form.
You can also order a quarter directly. It's our smallest share and still provides a variety of beef, though cut choices are more limited and the price per pound is higher than for a half.
What cuts will I get?
Your beef can include a mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef, and other cuts, depending on your share size and what you request from the butcher. As a planning example, a typical half might yield approximately 30 pounds of steaks, 50 pounds of roasts, and 100 pounds of ground beef and other cuts. The exact mix varies.
Choose cuts around the meals your family makes most:
- Steaks for grilling or a skillet dinner
- Roasts for slow-cooked meals
- Ground beef for burgers, tacos, and everyday cooking
Your processing form also lets you choose roast size, steak thickness, and package size. We'll help if the form feels unfamiliar.
Some choices use the same portion of beef. For example, a portion made into a rib roast cannot also become ribeye steaks. You can ask about dividing that portion between the two.
Download our customer guide to cuts and kitchen tips (PDF)
Can I request bones, fat, or organs?
Yes. Tell us and mark any extras on the butcher's processing form:
- Bones for broth
- Fat to render into tallow
- Organs or other extras if available
Request these during processing. Availability depends on the animal and the butcher's options; ask us about any additional charges.
How does ordering work?
- Choose your share and date. Visit the product pages to see current prices, deposits, and available dates.
- Place your deposit. This reserves your beef for the selected date and goes toward your final total.
- Fill out your processing form. Choose your cuts and packaging. If you're splitting a half with another household, each household fills out its own quarter beef form.
- Receive your final invoice. The final amount depends on the animal's weight and butcher charges. We'll send the invoice shortly before delivery, once those charges are known.
- Pick up your beef. We'll confirm the delivery details with you. The remaining payment is due at delivery.
Where do I pick it up?
We arrange pickup in Southern Utah and scheduled delivery meetups in Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, we typically meet at Sam's Club off Craig Road around 5–6 p.m. on the scheduled delivery day. We'll confirm the time and details before you come.
Contact us about delivery options.
Can I try your beef before ordering a share?
Yes. We sell ground beef by the package when it's available. Packages are typically about 1½ pounds. Contact us about ground beef availability.
Raised by our family in Southern Utah
We're a sixth-generation ranching family. Our cattle spend most of their lives grazing the open range in Southern Utah. We then finish them for at least 90 days on a ration that includes hay, corn, and locally sourced brewery grains. Caring for our cattle and the land they depend on is part of the work behind every beef share we offer. Learn more about our beef.