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Posted March 5, 2020

How long does it take to receive an order?

Because we do not process until all four quarters are sold and the animal is at ideal size for maximum tenderness, waiting time can be significant. The only way to get an order is to pay the [...]

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Posted March 5, 2020

How does the ordering process work?

1. Complete the order form. 2. We will contact you for a deposit which is very roughly 50% of an average order. 3. Once all four quarters are sold and the animal is being processed, we notify you [...]

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Posted March 5, 2020

How much beef will wind up in my freezer when I purchase a quarter?

The simple answer is about 85 lbs of packaged beef. The real answer is it depends on the starting and hanging weight, plus the weight loss that occurs in dry aging and processing to turn the [...]

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Posted March 5, 2020

How much freezer space do I need?

A typical quarter will require about 3.0 cubic feet of freezer space. (36 inches in each direction.) The freezer in a 2nd refrigerator is usually more than enough. If you need extra freezer [...]

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Posted March 5, 2020

What does a quarter of beef cost?

The simple answer is approximately $925-$975 per quarter. The real answer is that it varies-no two orders are exactly the same due to variances in starting and hanging weight, etc. Our current [...]

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By Watterson Ranch
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Posted March 5, 2020

Will my beef be dry aged?

Yes, we dry age all of your beef for approximately 12 days before the carving process begins. In our experience, this is the ideal amount of time to dry age grass fed beef.

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By Watterson Ranch
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Posted March 5, 2020

I love the idea of buying direct from a local ranch. How do I get started?

We sell our beef in quarter, half and whole beef quantities. The majority of our our customers prefer quarters, since it is a reasonable amount of beef without requiring too much freezer space. [...]

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By Watterson Ranch
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Posted March 5, 2020

What cuts will I receive when sharing an order?

A typical quarter beef shown below both in pounds and percentages on a quarter that yielded 90 lbs of packaged meat. Quarter beef Pounds Percentage Steak cuts 14.25 19% Roast cuts 12.75 17% Round [...]

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