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Ordering meat in bulk means more possibilities in the kitchen and less stress for your meal planning. But it requires thinking ahead, and we’re here to help. Before picking a bulk option, like a bundle or whole animal share, it’s helpful to think about how much meat your household consumes.
To do so, use the simple chart below. Then, think about which size share might make sense for you. Before going all in on half a cow, you could try a smaller share, like an eighth or quarter, and see how it fits with your cooking habits.
*Weights may vary. Grain-finished beef will have a heavier carcass weight and yield more edible meat than shown in the chart above.
How to Store
One of the common questions we get from bulk buying customers is how much space they’ll need at home to store all the cuts that come in their share. For many of our shares, you’ll be able to fit them neatly in the freezer you already have. Check out these graphics to get a better sense of how much space you’ll need.
Additional Thoughts on Storage!
- A stand-alone freezer works best as they maintain temperature more consistently
- Cardboard boxes work well to store different cuts (i.e. ground beef, roasts, steaks) by category. Label the boxes with what is in them, so they are easy to find.
- Keep track of what you have with our handy freezer inventory sheets for ease of meal planning and to keep track of when you need to order again
Learn More
Check out this video to learn more about the bulk buying process. When you buy a bulk animal share from May Hill Farm, you’ll work with our processor. They’ll ask you to fill out a cut sheet to let them know your preferences: how much to grind, what cuts to leave whole, etc. If you’d like to simplify, we can give you streamlined suggestions, so you don’t have to think twice. If you have specific requests, we’re here to help.
Reserving is Easy
Reserving your meat share is easy. Check when the next May Hill Farm grass-finished beef, grain-finished beef, and pork is available here. Add your pork or beef deposit to your shopping cart and you are on your way to filling your freezer with locally raised meat.
You will receive a confirmation email with your processing date. The week before your processing date you will receive an email with detailed information on calling the butcher with your cutting instructions to get all the cuts packaged to meet your needs.