September 2022

Butchering a cow at home takes years, weeks, and hours. A beef cow should be between 15-24 months old before it is butchered. Raising beef for this amount offers the opportunity to put weight on the beef before butchering. You will know when he’s ready to be butchered when his brisket is filled out. When […]

How Long should I hang Beef? This is a common question many people ask when they begin butchering. It’s common because there are different times allowed for different situations when it comes to hanging beef quarters. Hanging meat is the process of ageing. It means you are holding the meat in temperatures between 32 and