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First time buying beef this way? Here's everything people usually ask. Still stuck? Email Jill at bartonbeef@gmail.com
- $8
- a pound, cut, wrapped and frozen
- 200–225
- lbs of beef in a half cow
- $300
- deposit by Zelle holds your order
- Mondays
- pickup in Seville, no cooler needed
How much does it cost?
Most of our cows weigh 600 to 700 lbs after the butcher cleans them up (called hanging weight). At $8 a pound, a half usually runs $2,400 to $2,800, a whole $4,800 to $5,600 and a quarter $1,200 to $1,400. Cutting, wrapping, labeling and freezing are all included. Keep in mind this is an estimate, and your price depends on the weight of your steer.
How much meat do I get?
About 200 to 225 lbs for a half, 400 to 450 lbs for a whole and 100 to 115 lbs for a quarter. You take home about two-thirds of the hanging weight, because bones and fat get trimmed away.
Will it fit in my freezer?
A half needs about a small chest freezer. About 35 lbs of meat takes 1 cubic foot.
| Size | Freezer space |
|---|---|
| Half cow | 8–9 cu ft |
| Whole cow | 12–15 cu ft |
| Quarter cow | 5–7 cu ft |
How do I order?
Go to the Order page. Pick a size, choose your cuts (or ask Jill to help), add your name and email, and send it. Jill emails you to confirm, then you send a $300 deposit by Zelle to bartonbeef to hold your order.
How do I pay?
The $300 deposit is paid by Zelle to bartonbeef once Jill confirms your order. The rest is due at pickup: cash, or a credit or debit card over the phone with a 3.5% fee. Paying cash takes $100 off your total.
Can I get organs or suet?
Yes, you can request heart, liver, tongue, oxtail, suet and dog bones on the order form. We'll do our best, but they're not guaranteed.
Where do I pick it up?
Braddock's Slaughter House, 446 County Road 305, Seville, FL 32190. Mondays only, 6:30am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm. They can't store meat, so please come on your pickup day. Get directions.
Do I need a cooler?
No. Every cut is wrapped twice in freezer paper, labeled and frozen, then packed in sturdy 50 lb boxes.
Can I buy just a few steaks?
No. We only sell a half, whole or quarter cow, or a 50 lb box of ground sirloin. There's no store, and everything is ordered ahead of time.
Do you keep my card number?
No. Your card goes into the Bank of America mobile payment system and is deleted right away. You get an email receipt.
Ask Jill anything
Type your question and Jill will email you back. Or email her directly at bartonbeef@gmail.com
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50 lbs of ground sirloin, $500
Packed in 1.5 lb packs, ready for burger night, tacos and meatballs. Boxes go fast, so we keep a waitlist.
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