The Steel Buffalo Butchery Butchery

The Steel Buffalo Butchery offers Half and Whole beef options to fill your freezer. We have tried to simplify the process as much as possible and have detailed the process for you to gain a better understanding. 

• When choosing to buy a half or whole, regardless if you purchase from us or from another individual, it is important to educate yourself about the process. Not all cows are the same and different farmers don’t sell off the same live weights. The live weight of a cow is going to determine the portion size of your cuts and the marbling you have in your meat, this marbling effects the tenderness of your meat when its cooked. 

• All our beef comes in at a range from 1,000lbs-1200lbs and is certified Angus. Our beef is grass fed with NON GMO ingredients and sourced from one farm in Georgia. 

• Pricing:  All our measurements are estimated based on the live weight of our beef coming in at 1200lb live weight. Not all our animals are going to be exactly 1200lbs. This weight can range up or down, the prices are only an estimate and not an exact. Your final cost is based on the hanging weight of the cow. The hanging weight is after the animal has been dressed, (skinned & gutted) and is about 58% of the live weight.  Your final yield weight will be about 60% of the hanging weight. 

Example: Calculations on a half/whole cow: 

Live Weight Whole Cow = 1200lbs 

Whole Cow Hanging Weight = 696lbs 

½ cow hanging weight = 348lbs. 

½ cow Yield Weight (Take Home) = 208lbs 

Your final yield weight will also depend on the type of cuts selected. Bone in cuts are going to have a higher yield weight than boneless. It is important to remember that a lower yield does not mean you are getting less meat, just fewer bones.

Our pricing is based on Hanging Weight @ $6.10lb. Based on these numbers a ½ cow will cost you roughly $2,122.80 (Double these amounts for whole cow orders.) 

When placing an order, you can do this online or in our store. You will pay a deposit of $200.00 and receive your beef in about 4 weeks depending on availability. 

You can download a cut sheet or we will send you one once order is received.  

•  Any cuts that are not selected from the Steak & Roast selections will be turned into more ground beef. The more selections made, the less ground you will receive. 

• If you would like to have Stew Meat, Cube Steaks, or Stir Fry, you can choose to have your London Broil, Eye of Round, Bottom Round, or Sirloin tip turned into these options. 

• Offal request can be made for the Liver, Heart, tongue, Oxtail. Bones & Fat can also be saved