Primal Pastures

From health concerns to environmental and ethical impacts, sourcing truly pasture-raised meats is more than a trend; it's a priority. Whether you’re looking for tender grass fed strip steaks or high-quality ground chicken, here are three tips to fill your fridge with clean meat.  Why Pasture Raised? Before diving into where and how to source clean meats, it can help to understand why pasture-raised meats are nourishing options. Unlike commercially raised proteins, which are raised in feedlots, fed grain-based diets, and pumped with chemicals, pasture-raised meats are raised the way nature intended. This can be consuming a species-appropriate diet, continuous rotation on fresh pasture, and no vaccines or antibiotics. The results? More nutrient-dense bites that are good for the animal, planet, and your taste buds. Regenerative Roots Finding a regenerative farm is one of the best ways to narrow your search for pasture-raised meats. Simply put, regenerative agriculture ...

One of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the sides (no offense, bird). From classic savory dishes to family favorites shared on well-worn handwritten recipe cards, this autumnal gathering is the perfect time to bring rich flavors and comforting plates to the table. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add a nutritious touch to your favorite side dishes. Here’s how to add more nourishment to your favorite sides with the right ingredients. Planning Tip Hosting an intimate soiree or organizing a potluck-style feast? Either way, shopping for clean cooking staples and grass fed meats online before the big day can save you time and reduce last-minute shopping stress. Best of all, you’ll get high-quality, nutrient-dense foods delivered straight to your home. Savory Stuffing Traditional stuffing is a holiday staple as delicious as it is easy to make. With a crispy exterior and a moist, fluffy interior, all you need for this classic side dish is: ● bread (preferably stale or ...

If you’ve ever bought a whole pastured chicken from a local farm or online, you may wonder how to make the most of your purchase. From saving money to preventing waste, here are three ways to make the most of your poultry. Make Homemade Broth Before tossing your pasture raised chicken bones, consider making your own bone broth. Broth is a nourishing, nutrient-dense, gut-friendly base rich in collagen and minerals. By saving the chicken carcass, you’ll stretch your food budget while supporting gut, joint, and immune health. How to Prep : For hearty stews and comforting soups, you’ll need a few basics to make homemade bone broth. Gather the carcass from your cooked chicken, whole or leftover vegetables, herbs, spices, apple cider vinegar, and water. Next, add your ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for about 24 hours. After straining, keep a fresh batch on hand or freeze and store it for later. Explore New Cuts Popular options like breast, drumsticks, or wing...

Whether you’re whipping up an easy weeknight dinner for the family or hosting an intimate gathering, what you cook with is often just as important as what you cook. That’s where Primal Pastures organic grass fed beef tallow, Pure Beef Tallow, comes in. Learn how their traditional cooking fat stacks up miles ahead of industrialized seed oils. Whether you’re whipping up an easy weeknight dinner for the family or hosting an intimate gathering, what you cook with is often just as important as what you cook. This is where Primal Pastures Pure Beef Tallow comes in. Learn how their traditional cooking fat stacks up against industrialized seed oils. Hint? Seed oils don’t even come close. Questions? Reach out to a Primal Pastures team member.  The Real Deal Not all fats are created equal. Ancestral fats like Primal Pastures Pure Beef Tallow follow a “nose-to-tail” philosophy thanks to cattle raised the way nature intended. Made from 100% pasture raised grass fed and f...

Whether you’re hosting an autumnal gathering or coming home ready to share a warm meal with your favorite people, soups are cold-weather essentials. Hearty, creamy, and aromatic, homemade soups make ideal fall appetizers and main courses. Plus, they’re a great way to use up vegetables from your garden! While soups can be served as vegetarian dishes, if your lifestyle permits, adding grass fed meats not only boosts soups’ flavors but also provides essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals.  From pasture raised chicken bone broth to corn and soy free chicken, here’s how to add a touch of protein to your favorite soup recipes you’ll love to serve all season long. Pumpkin and Apple Soup Like a cornucopia of seasonal fruits and vegetables, this soup overflows with the best autumn flavors, from fresh pumpkin to crisp apples, earthy herbs, and rich spices that round out this sweet and savory profile. Start with a protein-rich base of chicken bone broth fro...

Juicy, tender, tasty. September is chicken's time to shine! In honor of National Chicken Month in September, celebrate the flavors of one of America’s most beloved poultry. Whether you roast, grill, bake, or fry, making these birds the star of the meal is easy with these three recipes. But first, a quick chicken tip. To make your meals even more flavorful and nutritious, choose slow-grown and pasture raised chicken fed a species-appropriate diet. Think less corn and soy, fewer GMOs, and more worms, bugs, and insects. These small changes have a big impact on your chicken's flavor and nutritional profile, making it more vitamin-rich, flavorful, and a healthier option to include in your chicken dishes. Fried Chicken It wouldn't be a celebration of chicken without trying this mouthwatering recipe! When frying, choose a pastured chicken thigh cut. Chicken thighs are perfect for frying because they stay juicy and flavorful. For an incredible crunch, fry your chic...

From busy school nights to after-school activities and sports, back-to-school season is quickly approaching. But just because the season is ramping up doesn't mean you can’t slow down to enjoy wholesome meals with your favorite people. These slow cooker meals featuring pasture-raised, grass-fed meats are easy to prepare, delicious, nutritious, and they’ll fill growing bellies. Without further ado, here are three kid-friendly slow cooker recipes to make dinner time more about family and less about fussing. Sliders Transform a hearty pot roast into chuck roast sliders little hands will love. Chuck roast is a cut of cattle that lends itself to low and slow cooking, making it an ideal one-pot meal. Simply rest sliced onions at the base, add your seasoned grass-fed and finished grain-free chuck roast, pour in beef bone broth, and leave cooking on low for about six to eight hours. Finally, take flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth shreds and assemble on mini buns topped with che...

From pregnancy to postpartum, new parents have done the hard part. Show them your love and support by helping them start a new chapter of life with wholesome and nutritious postpartum meals.  Postpartum meals nourish growing babies, help moms recover more quickly, and provide (some) peace of mind as parents adjust to and welcome Baby. Here’s how to prepare nourishing and wholesome meals to help new parents flourish.  What to Look For Postpartum moms need nutrient-rich foods to help restore their energy and support their baby's growth and development. During pregnancy and birth, essential nutrients are depleted, so post-birth is the perfect time to nourish new life and parents. Here’s what every postpartum meal should include:  High-Quality Animal Protein: Protein helps repair tissue, support a healthy immune system, balance hormones postpartum, and promote breast milk production. Choose lean, regenerative meats like pastured chicken , grass-fed and finishe...

Signs of summer include clear blue skies, open slots on your calendar, and creating memories with your favorite people. One way to make those memories is by taking your meals outside! Warm-weather outdoor gatherings call for refreshing yet flavorful meals that marry fresh, seasonal produce with high-quality, clean meats so you and your family can stay full and cool. Whether you choose 100% grass-fed and finished beef or pastured chicken raised as nature intended, here are three summer-inspired recipes that make clean meats the stars of any alfresco gathering.  Backyard BBQ It isn’t officially summer until you fire up the grill! Grilling is a summer favorite, but think outside the burgers and hot dog boxes for an easy but creative twist at your next BBQ. Enter: build-your-own pizza night! Shop for high-quality grass fed beef online and pick up your favorite cheeses, veggies, and sauces. Place your homemade pizza on the grill, close the lid for a few minutes, and once...

Have you heard about the clean meat movement? How about regenerative farming? If you’ve come across these terms on TV or online, you’re likely wondering what they actually mean. You might be looking to make a positive environmental impact or simply curious about what a holistic and sustainable approach to farming looks like. Keep reading to find answers to frequently asked questions about clean meat and regenerative agriculture.  Q: What is Clean Meat? A: Simply put, clean meat comes from animals raised as nature intended: free roaming and foraging, free of chemicals and hormones, and free of corn and soy feed. When birds like chickens can naturally forage for appropriate feed, such as protein-rich bugs and worms, their meat reflects those nutrients. As a result, you can taste the difference in every bite of healthy, nutrient-dense pasture raised chicken . After all, you are what you eat eats. Q: What is Regenerative Farming? A: While regenerative farming may seem ...

With summer around the corner, your to-do list is probably bursting with weekend camping trips, poolside lounging, and other warm-weather activities. So, cooking wholesome, refreshing, mouth-watering meals might not be on that agenda. However, with a few healthy clean meat ingredients, like 100% pastured chicken and organic grass-fed beef tallow, family meal time can be a chance to connect at the dinner table and savor delicious meals together this summer.  Classic Grilled Chicken Salad Are you light on time but still searching for a nutritious meal to serve for weekday lunch? No warm weather season is complete without a light and refreshing grilled chicken salad. Combine nutrient-dense, corn and soy free chicken with fresh, seasonal vegetables and greens for a grilled chicken salad that can be as versatile as you desire. Simply grill or air-fry your chicken, mix in your favorite rainbow-colored veggies, and finish with a zesty vinaigrette. Sweet and Savory Pork T...

Meal prepping is a fantastic way to save time during the week, stick to a healthy routine, and enjoy more home-cooked meals. With the proper preparation, you can make meals in advance and still love your dinner by the end of the week. Whether you slow-cook chicken to use throughout the week in tacos, with pasta, and on pizza, or prepare flavorful ground beef to put in lasagna, rice bowls, and stuffed bell peppers, there are plenty of fun meals you can make with a few prepped ingredients. Here are a few ways to make preparing healthy, delicious meals fun and creative. Get a Little Saucy Homemade sauces are great and easy ways to switch up the flavor of your prepped meals throughout the week, without feeling like you have to reinvent the whisk every day. The key is to choose a simple base and mild protein that pairs well with plenty of flavor profiles, and pick sauces that range from savory and spicy to sweet and zesty.  Prepare a large amount of mild but nutritious m...