Primal Pastures

You hate to see food go to waste. If you’re making the effort to source meat and poultry from ethical farms that take sustainability seriously, you want to make sure those values follow you into the kitchen. Whether you’re wondering how long defrosted food lasts in the fridge or wanting more information about storing leftovers, you’ll find that there are ways to make sure nothing goes to waste. Do You Defrost Meat and Chicken? Depending on where and how you defrost grass-fed beef and pasture raised chicken from your latest regenerative farm delivery, you’ll have a different time frame for when to use the protein. On the Countertop When you defrost meat on the countertop (or in the sink), you have to use it that day. Once meat or poultry is completely defrosted, it should not be refrozen. And, once it reaches room temperature, you need to cook it.  In the Fridge If you defrost chicken, beef, or pork in the fridge, it’s best to use it within 24 hours of defrosting, ...

We know food as fuel: Nutrients converted into energy to keep our bodies moving and our brains focused. What if pastured proteins like corn and soy free chicken or grass fed beef could also nourish your body from the inside out , leading to healthier, more radiant-looking skin?  If it sounds simple, it’s because it is! Real food delivers real nutrition, and your skin, the body’s largest organ, is the first to feel and see the difference. Why a Nutrient-Dense Profile Matters It’s hard to beat the nutritional profile of pastured proteins compared with conventional farm-raised meats you’d find at a grocery store. Take healthy omega-3 fatty acids and their less healthy sibling, omega-6, for example. Both are essential nutrients the body needs to function, but an unbalanced omega-6-to-omega-3 ratio can lead to inflammation and other health conditions. Most people tend to do well in the omega-6 department, as it's often found in seed oils and fried foods. When conventio...

School’s out, the kids are bursting with energy, and suddenly the kitchen becomes the busiest place for parents: Endless snacks, the fifth “ Mom, I’m hungry! ” of the afternoon, and dinners that need to be on the table ASAP. The answer to nutritious, delicious meals little hands will love? A freezer stocked with staple proteins like pastured chicken , grass fed and finished beef, and corn and soy-free pork.  These staples do the heavy lifting in the kitchen, so meals become more nourishing (and less stressful), and you spend less time planning meals and more time enjoying this season of your kids’ lives.  Build Your Own Pizza (BYOP) A little marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pasture raised ground pork sausage go a long way toward keeping the kids entertained with this BYOP dish. The idea is simple and fun, letting your littles take the lead in crafting their very own pie. Ditch the store-bought pepperoni with preservatives for farm-fresh, hormone- and anti...

The grill is glowing, the sun refuses to set, and the backyard has become your home’s go-to spot this summer. When slow afternoons call for slow-cooked meals shared around the patio table, smoking pastured, grass fed meats are the way to go. This technique infuses bold flavors and pull-apart textures for tender, mouthwatering bites you can’t get enough of. What Is Smoked Meat? Hot smoking meat is the culinary art of exposing meat to smoke from burning wood at a low temperature over several hours. This low-and-slow magic tenderizes tough cuts by breaking down connective tissues while leaving the meat with an unmatched, deep, smoky flavor. Often, conventional store-bought “smoked” meats get their flavor and color from chemicals or artificial flavoring. These items typically use nitrates and nitrites for preservation as well. Smoking your own pasture raised meats at home means knowing exactly where they and your smoke components come from and avoiding fillers and preservat...

When the family gathers around the kitchen table, fireworks light up the sky, and ear-to-ear grins make for unforgettable memories, there’s just one thing missing: Dinner! The perfect guest to kick off red, white, and blue summer gatherings is the cleanest proteins and products from Primal Pastures. Whether you’re shopping for corn and soy free chicken for crispy, juicy fried chicken or grass fed and finished beef for grill-ready burgers, Primal Pastures delivers genuinely pasture raised proteins that’ll be the star of your Fourth of July gatherings.  Celebrate Independence Day with the cleanest meats in America at https://primalpastures.com/ Questions? Reach out to the Primal Pastures team by submitting a contact form here .  Explore Classic Cuts and New Favorites The Fourth of July isn’t just a time to commemorate America’s independence; it's about traditions that often start in the kitchen. When your favorite people come together, stocking your fridge and fr...

Looking for a rich, flavorful cut built for the grill? Meet your new favorite meat: Grass fed and finished flanken-cut short ribs. This lean but mighty cut is a dinner go-to for quick meals that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.  The Cut  If you’re not familiar with flanken-cut short ribs, here’s a quick rundown: Beef short ribs typically come from the chuck (shoulder) or plate (underbelly) of a cow. They’re shorter pieces of rib bones, hence their name. The flanken style refers to thin, horizontal slices across the rib bones, producing this cut’s distinctive long, thin strips of meat. If you’ve ever had Korean BBQ, this is often the star of the table! Unlike traditional bone-in ribs that need hours to tenderize, flanken-cut ribs reach your plate in minutes.  The Quality  The key to any great cut that’s just as delicious as it is nourishing? When shopping in person or online, opt for genuine grass fed farm beef . One-hundred percent grass fed ...