Shopping Guide
Shopping Guide
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Quantity and Storage
Our informative charts offer a clear breakdown of how many pounds of beef or pork you can expect in different quantities. They also provide estimates on how long this meat will last for a typical family of 4-5 people, assuming they enjoy beef or pork three times per week. Additionally, the charts outline the freezer space needed to store your meat supply.
Farm Meat Shopping Guide: How to Choose & Store Quality Beef
Beef Guide
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Whole Cow
70-90 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
320-400 lbs.
*Pounds of
Beef
210-270 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
24 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation
Half Cow
35-45 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
160-200 lbs.
*Pounds of
Beef
105-135 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
12 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation
1/4 Cow
15-25 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
80-100 lbs.
*Pounds of
Beef
50-70 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
6 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation
Pork Guide
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WHOLE PIG
30-32 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
150-160 lbs.
*Pounds of
Pork
94-100 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
6 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation
Half PIG
15-16 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
75-80 lbs.
*Pounds of
Pork
47-50 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
3 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation
Lamb & Goat
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Whole Lamb & Goat
8-9 Weeks
*Estimating for
3 Dinners a Week
42-47 lbs.
*Pounds of
Lamb or Goat
27-30 Meals
*4-5 Member
Family
2.24 Cubic Feet
*24 cu ft freezer
Estimation