DATE CREEK RANCH
serving Arizona families since 1978
BEEF FAQ
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE ESTIMATES - EACH ANIMAL SIZE VARIES
How much space does a 1/4 take?
A 1/4 will take up about half of a small chest freezer - or 2- 3 shelves of an upright freezer. (16 cu ft)
Recommended for families of 3-4.
How much space does a 1/2 take?
Will take up roughly half of a large UPRIGHT freezer - 20 cu ft.
A 7.0 cu chest freezer should do just the job (pictured)
Recommended for large families (4+) or really hungry kids.
How much space does a whole take?
Will take up all of a large UPRIGHT freezer - 20 cu ft.
Recommended for large families (4+) or really, really hungry kids. (I grew up with 7 brothers..I know this first hand.)
Double the half!
How long can the meat hold?
I would not exceed 9-12 months.
Our meats are wrapped in butcher paper, therefore not being air-tight. Exceeding the year can result in freezer burn - Pay attention to the meat!
How is it wrapped?
White butcher paper over plastic wrap. Your meat should be wrapped with parchment paper separating the plastic wrap & meat.
What are the cuts?
1/4 - 25% steaks 35% Roasts & misc. cuts 40% ground beef (1 -1.2 lb packages)
1/2 - Custom cuts! Whatever you are looking for
Visit our cut list and see what the custom list looks like here!
Check out this awesome video to get a real break down of each cut!
Do I bring ice chests to pick-up?
You CAN. Your meat comes in a packed box. We will load your box of beef into your car for you - You can take the box. Meat is frozen solid - So a 45min drive home will be just fine (keep a/c on)
PLEASE NO ICE!
Is offal (organ meat) included? Bones?
YES! With your order of any size beef, you are welcome to: liver, tongue, heart, sweetbread, kidney as well as bones!
Supply varies with each delivery.