"Grass-fed" only means the animal ate grass at some point. "Grass-finished" is what actually matters. On our farm, the herd never eats grain, ever.
Grass-fed vs grass-finished
Grass-fed cattle can be finished in a feedlot on corn for the last three to six months. Grass-finished cattle spend their entire lives on pasture and forage. Big difference in flavor, fat composition, and how the animal was raised.
What our herd eats
Why it takes longer
A grass-finished animal takes 24 to 30 months to reach finishing weight. A grain-finished animal hits weight in 14 to 18 months. The extra time is why grass-finished beef costs more.
What it tastes like
Cleaner. Beefier. A little firmer. The fat is a deeper yellow because of carotenoids in the grass, the same reason our egg yolks are orange.
Nutritional notes
Grass-finished beef has more omega-3s, more CLA, and a healthier omega-6 to omega-3 ratio than grain-finished. It is leaner overall, which is why cooking method matters.
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