Primal Pastures

Move over, ribeye, the bavette steak is coming for your spot! Known as the butcher’s secret, this bold and beefy grass fed steak cut is just as delicious as it is versatile.  And grass fed and finished? Even more flavor, more nutrition, and more honesty in every bite. If you’re searching for your next go-to dinner protein, here’s a breakdown of the bavette steak, including cooking tips and mouth-watering meal ideas.  What Is the Bavette Steak and Why Haven’t I Heard of It? Can’t make heads or tails of all the different beef cuts at the supermarket? Here’s a butcher’s breakdown: Bavette steak is a long, flat cut located at the bottom of the sirloin, below the tenderloin and above the flank. This is why it's also referred to as the sirloin flap on the label you’ll sometimes see in the meat department. Similar to flank steak, the bavette is richly marbled with a loose, yet tender texture, delivering a deep, hearty flavor perfect for a variety of bistro-style dishes. If yo...

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 th...

From Mother’s Day garden parties to Memorial Weekend backyard BBQs, longer days are all about sharing meals and creating memories with your favorite people. And with pasture-raised proteins, you can serve up nutrient-dense goodness that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Here are three warm-weather-ready meal ideas to celebrate the season. Hosting? Try This One-Pan Roast Chicken  Are you the house that (inevitably) hosts family and friends come the weekend? When the whole crew comes over, rely on a hearty, wholesome spring staple: One-pan roast chicken. Its prep is simple, hands-off, and it gets you out of the kitchen once it's in the oven. Simply season your pasture raised whole chicken and fresh, seasonal veggies. Then, add them to a sheet pan. Cook low and slow for a tender, juicy chicken and crispy skin. Need an Easy Dinner? Whip Up This Noodle Bowl Light, bright, and refreshing, this bowl is perfect for quick meals that fill you up. Besides a few foundational ingredients li...

Building a sustainable kitchen supports your family's health means being a conscious consumer, from the proteins you choose to the cooking oils you use. When you buy grass fed beef online , the farm may also offer products like grass-fed tallow. It’s a good time to explore alternative fats for flavor and nutrition, but you might have questions. Will Tallow Change the Taste of My Food? It could, but that depends on what you’re cooking. Beef tallow from grass fed cattle has a subtle, savory flavor that remains after rendering. If you’re cooking a steak, it won’t change the flavor, but it may not be the best option for baking sweets, even though you can bake with it. Can I Cook Chicken with Beef Tallow?  You can cook chicken with beef tallow, especially if you buy pastured chicken online from a sustainable farm. Try pan-cooking to achieve a crispy exterior and enhance flavor. Use tallow for beans, fried rice, and vegetables. Does Tallow Have a High Smoke Point? Tallow has a high s...

Earth Day promotes environmental protection and awareness through global events and educational activities for kids and adults. Do you wonder if Earth Day impacts the meat industry or farming? It depends on the farm.  To promote environmental awareness without changing your diet, learn about how ethical farms benefit the environment. From soil restoration to carbon capture and drought resistance, sustainable farms support awareness year-round. Raising Awareness About Better Practices Better farming practices impact the lives of the animals, the environment, and the food on your plate. By using regenerative and sustainable practices, including holistic grazing for the animals, a cycle of disturbance and recovery, and employing solar power to operate the farm, farms demonstrate that it’s possible to prioritize the land, promote a healthy environment, and be successful. The quality of products is then reflected in the flavor of everything from cuts of beef to pure grass fed beef tall...

You recently started prioritizing high-quality, clean meats in your meals, and you’re excited to talk about it with your friends. Some of them are curious about the change, your reasoning, and how you find the right source. While you by no means should have to defend the decision, it’s definitely nice to share it with your friends and encourage them to enjoy healthier foods. Instead of trying to convince them, start a conversation around what you love about it. Tell Them You Support a More Natural Food Chain Food chains are natural parts of life, but factory farming and unhealthy animal diets can disrupt the natural flow of things and impact the food on your plate. When health is important to you, you prioritize the sources of the food and trust that the chicken, beef, or pork in your meal ate well, too. Whether it’s nutrient rich chicken free of corn and soy or pasture raised beef that was able to graze throughout their lives, a more natural diet is best for everyone.  Let Them K...

ansparency="true" /> You go to the store, pick up a pound of ground beef or a filet, and head home to prepare a meal. You try not to overthink it, but wouldn’t it feel better if you could appreciate the cow, celebrate its life, and enjoy the meal? The following cow facts might help you make some more informed decisions when it comes to beef, so you can prep a meal with grass fed meats you’re proud to share with family and friends. You Can Help Cows Live Long, Happy Lives Cows deserve to live long, stress-free lives, happily grazing around a pasture, and they can. These are kind, smart animals that will make the most of the life available to them, but it’s up to you to advocate for feeding the world without the abuse of or cruelty toward cattle. Otherwise, cattle are raised on factory farms, which are about as soulless as they sound. There Are Ethical Beef Farms with High-Quality Products Ethical farms are out there, offering grass-fed meats including beef, fresh cor...