Primal Pastures

Take mealtime outdoors on National Picnic Day, celebrated on April 23! With a few make-ahead meals featuring nutrient-dense pastured proteins, you can enjoy the warmer weather and fill up on nourishing, delicious bites. Bring the kids, bring the blankets, and pack these three picnic-perfect dishes.  Go the Classic Route with Fried Chicken Craving a full feast with fried chicken as the centerpiece? Try this crispy, crunchy, mouthwatering pasture raised chicken and grass fed beef tallow recipe. Beef tallow’s high smoke point is ideal for frying and key to a juicy bird and golden brown skin.  Start with a whole nutrient rich chicken free of corn and soy or use individual cuts like legs, thighs, wings, and breasts. Next, whip up a buttermilk brine to marinate the chicken for a few hours. After brining, remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off any excess before dredging in a flour-and-spice mixture. Melt your beef tallow in a large pot or deep fryer, and drop ...

Driving through the fast food line is tempting, but what if you could create delicious and nutritious bites with just a few high-quality ingredients? This is where pasture-raised meats come in. These protein options raise the wholesome standard, offering better-for-you nutrients and vitamins because enjoying your favorite foods doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. Here are two ways to elevate your favorite comfort dishes so indulgence becomes truly nourishing.  Nutrient-Dense Nachos Raise your spatula if you think traditional nachos are just a bag of chips and a suspiciously neon yellow cheese sauce. No judgment here. But swapping in wholesome ingredients like tortilla chips cooked in beef tallow (not industrialized seed oils), 100% grass fed and finished beef, and farm-sourced seasonal produce can turn this nutrient-bare appetizer into a bursting-with-flavor and good-for-you meal. Cooking Tips: ● Wondering which steak to choose? Pastured beef ribeye offers juicy, tende...

In your eyes, a clean meal features nutritious foods, flavorful ingredients, and farming practices that align with your values. During the holiday season, it can feel like traditional meals don’t always meet these standards. Yet, you can create beautiful, clean meals in the comfort of your home with grass fed farm meats and poultry, delicious fruits and vegetables, and nutrient-dense whole grains, because when you have a clean plate, you’ll want to clean your plate. Choose Your Main Dish for Holiday Meals Think of the meal you want to make for your friends and family, and choose the main dish, whether it’s grass fed steak , a crisp and juicy turkey, or maybe some nutritious fish for a pescatarian family. The coming season includes many holidays, events, and meals, and you’re free to explore foods outside the standard bounds of traditional dinners. Once you plan your meal, start gathering your ingredients. Source Your Meats and Poultry From Regenerative Farms If you want...