$3,400 for 810 lbs of hanging weight comes out to roughly $4.20/lb. But after trimming/wrapping, retail cuts of meat add up to less than half of that weight, or $9/lb. Utilizing fat and bones significantly increases the total value you can capture as a customer. Buy in bulk.

The Art (and Science) of the Steak Achieving perfection through repeatable methodology. via @jevidon tftc.io/the-art-and-science-…

This debate continues to make the rounds, and sadly continues to be riddled with biased misrepresentations. Some basic thoughts that offer important context and negate the binary choice: - grass fed/finish doesn't mean better husbandry - grain finish doesn't mean worse health

"It is entirely appropriate for [cattle and sheep] to be fattened on grain during their last few weeks. Such practices imitate natural processes, as ruminant animals get fat on seeds and grains in the natural habitat during summer and fall." 1/2

This year I started Primal Cut Sheet, sharing actionable information to help anyone understand how (and why) to buy beef in bulk. I am confident that this work will help deepen the relationships between individuals and the food producers in their area. primalcutsheet.com/

Nooooo kidding. I highly recommend PrimalCutSheet.com to learn how to source healthy beef at a reasonable price by going direct and buying in bulk. @primalcutsheet.

Last week @jevidon gave a talk about buying beef in bulk at @bitblockboom 2023 in Austin. Topics covered included not only the parallels between securing bitcoin and freezer beef, but actionable information on how to get started. Watch the full talk here: youtube.com/watch?v=VdLjO9xr…

There are a lot of health benefits to cooking at home, but the most powerful is that it gives you full control over the inputs you use. Only by cooking at home do you get to set your own standards for sourcing. - real, high-quality oils (no seed oils) - grass fed and finished, ethical meats - local, seasonal produce - pasture-raised eggs - heirloom grains Restaurants are tough businesses, and they're working with super low margins. Which unfortunately means quality sometimes falls by the wayside. When you cook at home, you regain 100% control over everything that you and your loved ones eat. This is a very powerful thing, and a huge lever in the world of health. It's one of many great reasons to learn to cook at home. And one of the main reasons I created my course on home cooking. Among other things we cover where and how to source your food, the best cookware to use, pantry essentials, and of course how to turn these inputs into incredible meals at home. We cover the fundamentals, so that you can learn to cook at home confidently without recipes. Cohort #2 is happening this October, and I'd love for you to join if this sounds interesting to you. Enrollment kicks off soon— sign up here if you want to get updates! mylescooks.ck.page/8020cooki…

The August 2023 Primal Cut Sheet is live, talking through some of the latest methods and approaches I am using to make competition-grade brisket at home without breaking a sweat. primalcutsheet.com/p/brisket…

“We've made our food supply brittle,” says @RepThomasMassie. In this video, we’ll show you how federal meat inspections help cause shortages… spread disease… and even led to farmers killing their own animals.

The July 2023 Primal Cut Sheet article is live, giving you a step-by-step on how to render tallow at home. primalcutsheet.com/p/renderi…

You cannot adequately verify the origin of your meat when shopping at a grocery store. The best way to verify is to shake your farmer's hand.

People have become accustomed to our commercial food systems just working, but they are in fact a web of fragile chain links. If this supply of livestock supplement were to be interrupted, how would that impact the sourcing of meat to feed your family? x.com/FWwhatthetruck/status/…

One of the benefits of buying beef in bulk is getting a big supply of bones which you can use to make beef stock. What other questions would you have about buying in bulk?