Your Pasture Raised Cooking Questions, Answered

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Pasture raised meat cooks a little differently than what's sold at a typical grocery store, and once you know why, it's easy to get it right every time. Here are answers to the most common questions about flavor, cooking, and getting the most out of pasture raised proteins.

TL; DR

  • Pasture raised meat is typically leaner than conventional, so it cooks faster.
  • Bones from pastured animals make rich, nutrient-dense broth.
  • Corn and soy free chicken tastes different from conventional chicken because of its diet. 

Primal Pastures person searing raw meat in cast iron skillet on stovetop, showcasing pasture‑raised protein and homestyle preparation

Do I Need to Cook Pasture Raised Meat Differently Than Conventional Options?

Yes. Pasture raised meat cooks a little differently than conventional: it's leaner, more flavorful, and rewards a gentler hand. Grass fed and finished steak, for example, needs just a few minutes of high heat per side. 

Pull it from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking, pat it dry, and sear it hot and fast, pulling it a few degrees early since leaner cuts cook faster. For medium-rare, one of the most popular temps for steak, the ideal temperature range is 130-135 degrees. The same gentler approach works for pastured chicken, since leaner cuts dry out quickly at high heat.

Primal Pastures roasted chicken thighs with thyme and lemon wedges in cast iron skillet, emphasizing pasture‑raised flavor and rustic cooking

Does Corn and Soy Free Chicken Taste Different From Regular Chicken?

Yes, and it's not just marketing language. A bird's diet changes its fat profile, and corn and soy heavy feed behaves differently than a diet built around a species-appropriate feed and natural foraging. 

Nutritious chicken raised free from soy and corn tends to have a firmer texture and richer flavor once it hits the pan, which people usually notice right away. 

Primal Pastures simmering pot with meat, onions and herbs, highlighting pasture‑raised ingredients and traditional slow cooking

What Else Can I Do with Pastured Proteins?

Don't toss those bones. Pasture raised carcasses, whether from a whole fresh corn and soy free chicken or a rack of grass fed beef ribs, make incredible bone broth and stretch a food budget further. Simmer them low and slow with vegetables and a splash of vinegar for a second-meal starter from one roast, for rich flavor and unmatched nutritional value. 

About Primal Pastures

Primal Pastures believes food should heal, not just fill you up. What started as fifty backyard chickens has grown into regenerative farms raising grass fed and finished beef, corn and soy free chicken, and pastured pork in the USA, backed by lab-tested nutrition and thousands of five-star reviews.

Get answers and order pasture raised proteins at https://primalpastures.com/

Location: 25391 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA

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