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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell milk, cheese, butter, turkey or buffalo?
No.
How much meat will I have to put in my freezer if I buy a half beef?
It depends on your cutting preferences (how much bone-in and boneless cuts you end up with), the hot carcass weight, and cooler shrinkage (dry aging). We generally say that you will receive 250-300 pounds of meat per half.
Including processing fees, what is the average cost for a half?
The average cost for a half beef based on half of the hot carcass weight of a whole beef weighing
500 lbs is $1750. per half.
How is that cost calculated?
We charge $7.00 per lb hot carcass eight. If the hot carcass weight of the
whole beef is 500 lbs, the hot carcass weight for half of it is 250 lbs.
Half of 500 is 250.
250 lbs x $7.00/lb = $1750.00
The processing fee is $1.20 per pound of hot carcass weight, so
250 lbs x $1.10 = $300
$1750.00 + $300.00 = $2050.00
The slaughter fee is $75.
Half of $75 is $37.50
(remember we're calculating cost for a half, not the whole beef) so,
$2050 + $37.50 slaughter fee = $2087.50
What do you mean by hot carcass weight?
We have been using Brightest Stars Farm for all our custom half and whole processing needs. We have used them for several years and have been more than happy with the product that they return to our customers. They are located at 1564 Red Barn Road in Liberty SC.
Can you provide a sample cut list for a half beef?
Please note that this is an estimate only. The processor will call you when your half is ready to cut and will cut it to YOUR specifications. Total weight to go in your freezer depends on how much your half weighed (hot carcass weight), cooler shrinkage (dry aging), and how much of it is bone-in cuts.
62 lbs Ground Beef
10 lbs Stew Beef
10 lbs Cube Steak
6 Filets
14 NY Strips
10 Ribeye Steaks
10 Sirloin Steaks
7 Chuck Roasts
3 Shoulder Roasts
3 Sirloin Tip Roasts
6 lbs Liver
Broth Bones
How soon can I get a half beef?
We maintain a waiting list for halves and whole beef. When it is time for harvest we call the folks who are next on the list. Sometimes the customer isn’t able to purchase at the time the calf is ready, so we call the next person on the list. Our currnet waiting list is approximately 18 months out.
How do I get my name put on the list for a half or whole beef?
Call Mac at 864-844-1621 or John at 864-844-1505 and ask to be put on the waiting list.
What if I only want a quarter beef?
We do not sell quarters; however, a few of our customers will purchase a half and split it with their family members or friends. It is up to the customer to find someone to split a half with them before they are placed on our waiting list.
Do I cook grass-fed beef the same as other beef?
Most grass-fed beef experts agree that grass-fed beef should be cooked a little lower (temperature) and a little slower than other beef, especially the roasts and steaks.
Can I purchase Carolina Grassfed Beef & Free-Range Eggs in any store?
Our products are available in our farm store BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
As stated previously, this is a working farm, so we do not sit in the store all day.
YOU MUST CALL AHEAD.
Mac 864-844-1621
John 864-844-1505
What processor do we use for our beef?
We use Brightest Stars Farm for all of our custom half and whole processing needs. We have used this processor for several years and have been more than happy with the product they return to our customers. They are located at 1564 Red Barn Road In Liberty SC.