7 Things to Know Before Buying Grass-Fed Meat
Walk into any grocery store these days and you’ll see “grass-fed” slapped on something. Beef, butter, even some chicken, which makes no sense when you stop and think about it. So you pick up the package, check the price, wince, and wonder if it’s worth it. I’ve had that exact moment. The thing is, grass fed meat can be great, but “grass-fed” on a label doesn’t always mean what you’d guess, and the way you cook it matters more than most people realize. Buy it blind and you can end up paying extra for a dry, chewy steak and swearing off the whole idea. That would be a shame. So here are seven things worth knowing before you spend your money. I’m using Blessings Ranch in Tomball, Texas as the example because they raise their own cattle and spell out how it all works on their website, which helps when you’re trying to talk about real numbers instead of vague promises. Some of this is basic. Some of it probably isn’t what you expected. 1. Grass-Fed Doesn’t Always Mean the Same Thing Here’s...