Bison Portions
Buying in bulk adds value and flexibility
We can only think of one thing better than a perfectly prepared bison tenderloin steak: A freezer full of healthy, delicious bison meat.
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Buying bison in bulk, directly from the ranch, allows you to fill your freezer at a much lower price per pound than buying individual cuts.
With a full freezer, delicious meal options are available right at home.
Depending on how much your family eats, you can expect a bison half to last a year or more.
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Information on the benefits of buying in bulk available from the National Bison Association here.
Portion Pricing
Bulk buying explained!
Bison are typically harvested at 2- 2 1/2 years old. At that age, a typical animal from our ranch will yield about 400 pounds of freezer meat. That number will vary based on the time of year, as well as the individual animal.
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For Whole and Half Bison purchases, your "cut selection" is up to you. You will speak directly with the butcher and have your meat exactly how you want it.
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Cooking for a big family? Get your ground in 2# packages.
Want you steaks individually packaged? Just ask.
Meat sticks, bratwurst, preformed patties...there are lots of options.
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Your price will be based on the particular animal that goes in your freezer, and your cut selection. Due to the fact that these both vary, you won't know exactly what you will pay until your meat is frozen and ready for pick up.
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If you're not accustomed to buying meat in bulk, this pricing may seem a bit odd. The reason it is done this way is it is the fairest way to ensure you get what exactly what you pay for, while allowing you to customize your cut selection.
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When you pick up your meat, you will pay the ranch for your meat, and the butcher for processing. What you pay to the ranch will be determined by the size ("Hot Hanging Weight") of your animal.
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What you pay to the butcher is also based on the weight of the animal, with extra charges should you choose to have patties made, or bratwurst etc.
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You can expect to put the meat in your freezer for about $10-11 / pound. That's $11 ground, but also $11 steaks, roast, ribs and more!
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With typical processing, a Whole bison will total around $4,000
a Half Bison will total around $2,200
a Quarter Bison will total around $1,100
