Grass-Fed Meat

GRASS-FED WAGYU BEEF
What is Wagyu Beef? You’ve probably heard of Kobe beef. It’s legendary for superior flavor, buttery texture, and perfect marbling. Kobe is not a breed, though. Wagyu is the breed, and Kobe beef comes from the Wagyu breed of cattle raised in the Kobe region of Japan. Just as “Champagne” can only come from the Champagne region in France, Kobe can only come from Kobe, Japan. Often called “American Kobe,” Wagyu meat is renowned for the same superior taste characteristics, tenderness, and marbling as traditional Japanese Kobe. In fact, Wagyu beef marbling is so superior to domestic American beef that a combination American/Japanese grading system is used. USDA Prime (the highest-graded USDA grade for beef) ranges from 3+ to 4. Wagyu beef receives a 5 to 8 on the more stringent Japanese scale. Moreover, Washington State University researchers, who study the Wagyu breed, found that Wagyu beef cuts are marbled with monounsaturated fat—the healthier fat. American-grade beef is marbled primarily with saturated fat, which is linked to heart disease. To browse our healthy, tender Wagyu selections, click here. We deliver our meat anywhere in the U.S.   Is Pasture Prime Wagyu Different from Other American Wagyu? There are very few American Wagyu farms in the U.S. At Pasture Prime, our grass- fed Wagyu stands out for the following reasons: Wagyu Genetics: The majority of our heard comes from purebred Wagyu cattle. Most Wagyu on the market today is only 50% Wagyu. 100% Traceable: With the exception of our foundation and breeding stock, all of our grass fed Wagyu are born and raised by our family on our sustainable farm. 100% Grass-Fed Wagyu: Many U.S. farms raising American Wagyu still feed their cattle a combination of grass and grains. Our Wagyu cattle are fed and finished on grass. They are never fed corn or grains. Read about the health benefits of grass fed beef here. What does that mean for you? When you buy Wagyu beef from our family farm, you’ll be confident that our grass-fed Wagyu are 100% traceable. Our Wagyu beef carries the consistent meat characteristics that have made the breed famous, and you won’t have to worry about the health risks associated with cattle finished in feedlots, also known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).   Grass-Fed Beef, Raised in Florida on Our Family Farm. Better for the Animals, the Environment, and You. Our family raises the Wagyu cattle on our sustainable farm in Florida. Our Wagyu herd has plenty of pasture to graze in, and they grow up in a low-stress environment. Our farm is a carefully managed sustainable operation that benefits the environment, instead of harming it. If you’d like to visit our family farm, click here to find out how.   The Pasture Prime Wagyu Beef Story: How We Obtained Our Superior American Wagyu We purchased our Wagyu stock from Gerry Pittenger’s Blue Rock Cattle Company in Washington State. Gerry worked closely with Washington State University to develop and improve the foundation of Wagyu cattle in the States. When you buy grass- fed Wagyu from our Florida farm, know that we stand behind the quality-breeding of our animals. Our goal is to improve the phenotypic and genotypic traits of our stock so that generations to come will be enjoying our superb pasture-fed meats.   Wagyu Genetics Interested in our stock's Wagyu genetics? If you’d like to find out about buying our full-blood, purebred, and percentage females or bulls, contact us here.  

MANGALITSA PORK
What Do The French Laundry, The Herbfarm, and Pasture Prime Have in Common? Two of the most renowned restaurants in the States serve Mangalitsa pork, a superb juicy meat with phenomenal flavor. Mangalitsa pork is like no other. Pasture Prime raises an expanding herd of free-range Mangalitsas on our farm. You don’t have to be an exclusive chef or work at a Michelin Guide-rated restaurant to enjoy a heritage breed of grass- fed pork. At Pasture Prime, our family proudly offers mail-order Mangalitsa pork. Click here to see our free-range pork selection.   Mangalitsas, Hungarian Royalty, and Wooly Pigs Our family farm bought our first stock from Wooly Pigs, also known as Heath Putnam Farms. Wooly Pigs began importing Mangalitsas from Europe, where the breed has been famous since its creation in 1833 by the Hungarian Royal Archduke Jozef.   How Can Mangalitsa Grass-Fed Pork Taste So Different from More Conventional Pork Breeds? Mangalitsa pigs are a classified “lard-type” breed. However, Mangalitsa pigs actually have more unsaturated fat (versus high levels of saturated fat) than conventionally bred pigs (classified as “meat-type pigs”). When cooked, Mangalitsa pork is exceptionally, juicy, tender, and marbled. Chefs rave about the meat and lard’s versatility—the lard can be whipped, and chefs don’t need to dress up the meat’s flavor with excess salt or spices. When cured, Mangalitsa meat makes unsurpassed hams, charcuterie, and salamis, due to the high monounsaturated fat content (versus high polyunsaturated fat in traditional pork).   Free Range Mangalitsa Pigs: The Pasture Prime Difference True to our sustainable farm philosophy, we raise our Mangalitsa pigs on an all-natural diet. They’re free to roam in pasture, and they’re never injected with hormones or antibiotics. You benefit from pork that has a healthier blend of fats, higher levels of oleic acids, and a product untainted by artificial additives.

BERKSHIRE PORK
From Britain to Japan: The Famous Berkshire Pigs Berkshire pigs originated in Britain and are also known by their Japanese name, Kurobuta pork. Known for their succulent marbling and intense flavor, Berkshire pork is reputed for its unique flavor and darker coloring.   All Natural, Free-Range Pork: The Pasture Prime Way When our family decided to add grass- fed pork to our farm, we specifically chose 100 % Berkshire pigs. True to our sustainable farm philosophy, our Berkshire pigs are reared on an all-natural diet, and they’re given open pasture to roam in and plenty of fresh air. They are never given artificial hormones or antibiotics. To experience a phenomenal Berkshire pork meal yourself, click here to browse our Berkshire cuts. We can ship beef or pork anywhere in the U.S. Contact us if you live outside of the U.S. and are interested in our products.

FREE-RANGE CHICKEN
Pasture-Raised Chicken: Some Lessons from the French When we decided to add free-range chicken to our burgeoning farm, we had strict standards: the meat had to have superior flavor and moistness, the birds had to be from a diverse genetic stock, and the introduction of poultry would contribute to our sustainable farming methods. The French, it turns out have a similar philosophy. In fact, 30% of the poultry sold in France today comes from pasture-raised chicken farmed according to Label Rouge, the strict standards developed to regulate grass-fed poultry. To qualify as a Label Rouge farm, the chickens must be a slow-growing breed, raised primarily in pasture, fed an all-natural diet, and raised free of medications and antibiotics (unless prescribed). The result is meat that has deeper flavor characteristics, and a texture that surpasses conventionally raised chicken. At Pasture Prime, our family follows the strict Label Rouge guidelines. We’ve chosen the Poulet Rouge and Red Ranger breeds. Our grass-fed poultry has intense flavor, due to the slow-growth method we employ. In addition to rich taste, slow-growing breeds have balanced growth of their organs, muscle, and bones. They’re hardy and can live outdoors, and because they come from a diverse genetic stock, their immunity is stronger.   Milk-Fed Chickens and New Breeds If you’re interested in milk-fed chickens, or if you have a free-range chicken breed in mind, contact us here. We’ll be offering milk-fed chickens from our next batch, and we’re happy to accommodate breed requests. To order our grass-fed chicken, click here. At this time, we can only ship poultry in Florida. To read more about the French Label Rouge method and our breeds, click here.

FREE RANGE TURKEY
Pasture Prime’s Free-Range Turkeys Are Truly a Rare Breed A heritage breed, in fact. At Pasture Prime, our family has selected Red Bourbon turkeys, which are a classified heritage turkey breed. Did you know that 99.99% of turkeys sold today come from one breed, the Broad-Breasted White? In fact, breeds such as Red Bourbons had nearly become extinct by 1990. The Broad Breasted dominated because they grew quickly and produced a lot of meat. However, decades of breeding turkeys for fast-meat growth have resulted in a breed that is so top-heavy, it cannot mate on its own, has a hard time walking, and is very vulnerable to disease, due to a lack of genetic diversity. The meat is dry and not very flavorful. Fortunately, heritage breeds are making a comeback, and Pasture Prime is proud to offer you our carefully selected Red Bourbon free-range turkey.   Free-Range Poultry that Tastes Juicy and Bursts with Flavor. This Thanksgiving, if you order free-range turkey from our Red Bourbon flock, you just may skip the gravy and cranberry sauce. Few people have experienced truly flavorful and moist turkey meat, since the Broad-Breasted breed dominates the marketplace. We invite you to experience the rich, tender free- range poultry from our sustainable farm. Click here to see our selection. At this time, we can only ship our poultry products within Florida. To read more about heritage turkeys, visit the Heritage Turkey Foundation at http://heritageturkeyfoundation.org/.