In my area, we have had a Frost Warning but not frost yet. We are expected to go below freezing overnight come Wednesday. So most of the Farmer Markets in my area are gone or will be very soon.
Some of the things that I have found most difficult to find during this season are places to purchase healthy meats, dairy and eggs, especially as we get closer to Winter. It is important to get meat that is pastured/free range and grass fed, as well as hormone and antibiotic free. They are healthier animals and therefore, healthier for us to eat.
So I decided to share some of the options that I have found available to help everyone out with the foot work. List below are a couple of the sights for both TURKEYs for Thanksgiving and BEEF, as they are coming into butcher season. I will post about the Dairy and Eggs later.
Turkey options:
Most locations will let you select the size based on a pound range. Otherwise it can be prepared the same as any other Turkey.
CSA stands for Consumer Supported Agriculture
Type in your zip code or select Shipping Only so that you can get the Turkey location you want.
More about the other benefits of this website to come.
You can pick up at one of their sites listed here
OR
You can ship it to any location listed on the map in orange or yellow below:
They have a limited range as they are trying to get you your Turkey, Beef or other meats in a timely manner so that they are fresh and healthier to eat.
Beef options:
Most options are Whole Beef, Half Beef, Quarter Beef and select cuts. A whole beef can weigh around 700lbs, which is hanging weight. Here is a typical selection from a Quarter Beef:
4 chuck roasts, 1 English cut, 1 pot roast, 6 rib steaks, 6 T-bone steaks, 2 Porterhouse steaks, 3 sirloin steaks, 1 flank steak, 3 short ribs, 2 rump roasts, 2 top round roasts, 2 stew beef and 45 lbs ground beef
4 chuck roasts, 1 English cut, 1 pot roast, 6 rib steaks, 6 T-bone steaks, 2 Porterhouse steaks, 3 sirloin steaks, 1 flank steak, 3 short ribs, 2 rump roasts, 2 top round roasts, 2 stew beef and 45 lbs ground beef
CSA stands for Consumer Supported Agriculture
Type in your zip code or select Shipping Only so that you can get the Beef location you want
This place clearly ships the meat to you, wherever you might live.
See above
Located in Liberty Township, OH
They have a great page that shows the different cuts and where they come from on the cow, pictured below.
The great thing about their page is that when you select any section of the cuts listed above, it will explain what type of cuts you get and what it is good for making with that meat. Example: Short Plate: Excellent for Fajitas.
Located in Hillsboro, OH
They also have a great page that show the different distinct cuts from a cow
They have an order form right on their page. The down side is they are out of Whole Beef options for this year. But Half and Quarter Beef options are available.
Make sure to plan and prepare your fridge or freezer for the needed space for the beef. It will take up a lot of space. I have rarely ordered even a Quarter of Beef without sharing or splitting it with someone in my family or friends at work.
Despite the availability and the quantity that some of these options provide, please be aware that eating beef more than 4 times a week is not recommended. I will get more detailed about this in future posts.
Otherwise, Happy Hunting!
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