I have not been in an actual grocery store since Feb 2020 so no idea.
High priced, local co-op grocery/gas station has ribeyes for $18-19/lb.
$5-6 burger.
Only meat I buy there is chicken or pork.
And $25 30 packs....
Okay, this is just us here locally, not looking to start any fights...
I'd sell a 1500/lb steer for $1500.
(to a friend...)
Not fancy finished mind you, this isn't going to be extra marbled up fatty, think leaner but still plenty juicy and flavorful.
(shush pervs...)
And no growth hormone weirdo chit, basically organic?
But...
Anyway, local to you buyers don't get mad if you're paying more $$$ on the hoof because I know you are.
1500 pound steer, $1500.
Processing, say $1k.
You're into 500lbs of meat for $2500.
$5/lb.
Wild guess but if you bought the meat in a store it might average $10 and cost $5k?
I did a quick 5 minute mesquite smoke on a top sirloin last night and it was one of the best steaks I've ever grilled.
Duck might have even been impressed.
Last edited by SamOlson; 06/20/21.
