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What Do I charge My Customers For a Beef Share?
We regularly get asked by our producer customers what we think they should charge for their shares of beef. This can be a very...

Jess Jarrett
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Beef Breakdown - Cuts
You may have calculated the boxed weight you expect to receive from your beef, but what do you actually get? What cuts can you expect to tak

Jess Jarrett
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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Freezer Space
A rule of thumb is one cubic foot of freezer space for each 35-40 pounds of cut and wrapped meat.

Jess Jarrett
Oct 26, 20221 min read
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Beef Breakdown - Yield
So, in general, a live beef weighing 1,000 pounds would weigh around 600 pounds on the rail or hanging weight. Boxed weight then, will be ab

Jess Jarrett
Oct 24, 20226 min read
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Beef Breakdown - Pricing
On average, most Oklahoma producers (ie: farmers/ ranchers) we have talked to charge $4.00+/pound on the rail, or hanging weight for...

Jess Jarrett
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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Working With Us - Scheduling & Drop Off
If you are a beef producer, and would like to bring in a beef, either for yourself, or a customer, here is a breakdown of what you can expec

Jess Jarrett
Oct 19, 20224 min read
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Custom Exempt Processing
The Fatted Calf is a custom processing plant, meaning we only slaughter and process livestock for the exclusive use of the owner.

Jess Jarrett
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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Farm to Table Timeline
Just what does it take to get that beef to your table? There is a lot that goes into the process, and all of our farmers/ custom exempt...

Jess Jarrett
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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Cowboy Joe Casserole
This comes together really easily, and if you have a big cast-iron skillet you can bake in, it can be a one pan dinner!

Jess Jarrett
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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Brats!
Just in time for cooler weather, and tailgating season, we are now offering raw bratwurst.

Jess Jarrett
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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