FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Bulk Beef

FAQ: What Cuts Do You Get in a Half Cow?

When people start looking into buying a half cow, one of the first FAQ they ask is:

"What do you actually get?"

It's a fair question.

After all, buying a half cow isn't like ordering from a restaurant menu. Most people know they'll get steaks, roasts, and hamburger, but beyond that, they're not exactly sure what will end up in the freezer.

The good news is that buying a half cow gives you a lot more flexibility than people realize.

At Loghry Cattle Co., our customers work directly with one of our trusted local processing partners to customize many of their cuts. That means your freezer can be tailored to how your family actually eats.

FAQ: What Is Typically Included in a Half Cow?

Every animal is a little different, but a half cow typically includes a variety of:

• Ribeye steaks

• New York strip steaks

• Sirloin steaks

• Tenderloin or filet cuts

• Chuck roasts

• Arm roasts

• Rump roasts

• Ground beef

• Stew meat

• Short ribs

• Soup bones (if requested)

Some customers choose to keep specialty cuts, while others prefer more hamburger.

That's one of the benefits of buying local beef. You get a say in how your beef is processed.

FAQ: Our Recommendations for First-Time Buyers

If this is your first time purchasing freezer beef, we usually recommend keeping things simple.

We typically suggest:

• As many steaks as possible

• Steaks cut between ¾ inch and 1 inch thick

• Several roasts for slow cooker meals

• Hamburger patties for easy weeknight dinners

• Ground beef packaged in 2-pound tubes

As a busy farm family ourselves, we can tell you those burger patties get used more than we ever expect.

Some nights everyone is running in different directions, and having supper ready to throw on the grill is worth its weight in gold.

FAQ: The Most Underrated Cut in the Freezer

Everyone gets excited about the steaks.

And rightfully so.

But honestly?

The roasts are often the unsung heroes.

A Mississippi pot roast has saved more weeknight dinners in our house than I can count.

Toss it in the slow cooker before work, come home to supper already cooking, and suddenly the evening feels a whole lot less stressful.

FAQ: Can I Customize My Cuts?

Absolutely.

This is one of the biggest advantages of buying a half cow instead of purchasing individual cuts.

You can discuss:

• Steak thickness

• Roast sizes

• Ground beef packaging

• Bone-in or boneless options

• Specialty cuts

The goal is to fill your freezer with beef your family will actually use.

FAQ: Is Buying a Half Cow Worth It?

For many families, yes.

Not just because of the cost.

Because of the convenience.

Because of the quality.

Because opening the freezer and already knowing what's for dinner feels pretty great.

If you're still deciding whether buying bulk beef makes sense financially, read our blog: Is Buying Bulk Beef Cheaper? An Honest Look at Quarter, Half, and Whole Beef.

And if you're new to freezer beef, check out Common Questions About Buying a Quarter or Half Cow for answers to the questions we hear most often.

Happy Cows in a Late Summer Pasture