Processed Wagyu in
Chappell Hill Texas
(Wholesale, Retail and The Wagyu Wagon Food Trailer)
Raising Quality Wagyu Cattle One Calf at a Time
Processed Wagyu in
Chappell Hill Texas
(Wholesale, Retail and The Wagyu Wagon Food Trailer)
What is Wagyu
'WAGYU' refers to all Japanese beef cattle, where 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow.
Wagyu initially were used as draft animals in agriculture, and were selected for their physical endurance. This selection process favored animals with more intra-muscular fat cells – ‘marbling.'
Due to the selective breeding that was used to store more intramuscular fats, the Wagyu breed produces a superior cut of beef compared to most other breeds. When it comes to beef quality, more intramuscular fat means more marbling - resulting in higher carcass grading. The majority of Wagyu carcasses grade as prime. And, in fact, they often times grade above prime - meaning the USDA scale doesn't formally account for such highly marbled beef.
With one bite of Wagyu beef, you will be hooked! It will be the most tender, flavorful, and rich cut of beef you have ever tasted!
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Wagyu - Scientifically The Healthier Option
The health benefits of Wagyu are scientifically proven. A study published in 2016 states Wagyu beef has higher amounts of monounsaturated fats than other meats. Monounsaturated fats can lower LDL cholesterol (the ‘bad’ cholesterol) and increase HDL cholesterol (the ‘good’ cholesterol). It even states within the study that potentially, it could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. For this reason, monounsaturated fats are also known as ‘heart-healthy fats.’
Pennsylvania State University also published more positive results of a study in 2011 (published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). PSU confirmed that eating monounsaturated fatty acids – contained in Wagyu in high levels – is better for your heart than eating specially formulated lean products.
As well as a better ratio of monounsaturated fats to saturated fats, even the saturated fat in Wagyu is unique. Around 40% of the saturated fat in Wagyu meat consists of stearic acid, which contributes to keeping the impact on cholesterol levels low.
Conjugated linoleic acid (otherwise known as CLA) is also in Wagyu meat. CLA-rich foods help boost our health, can help decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and also contributes to weight loss. Wagyu contains the highest amount of conjugated linoleic acid (otherwise known as CLA) per gram of almost any foodstuff. That works out to approximately 30% more than other cattle breeds.
Processed 1/4, 1/2, or Whole Wagyu
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Pay your deposit for 1/4, 1/2, or whole beef here! Our whole beefs average 850 to 1,000lbs total (how we price) with finished product being around 600lbs.
One-quarter: approximately 150lbs finished product
One-half: Approximately 300lbs finished product
Whole: Approximately 600lbs finished product
Carcass Price:
- 1/4 - $6.75 /lb standard processing included
- 1/2 - $6.50 /lb standard processing included
- Whole - $6.25 /lb standard processing included
Cost Example:
One-quarter at 250lbs hanging weight would be $1,562 standard processing fees included . After trimming, deboning, and aging for 14-21 days, your finished product should be around 150lbs, which works out to approximately $9/lb for premium locally raised Wagyu!
Buying Direct
If you are new to buying beef directly from a producer, we understand all the terminology can get a little confusing. When you buy directly from us, you are buying a share of the animal - you are not buying finished boxed beef. So if you buy a quarter, you are purchasing 25% of the animal to be processed. Your deposit reserves your share and is a credit toward the final price. We deliver the steer to the processor where they weigh the animal's carcass, which is how we calculate the final price. The steer is then hung to age for a period of 14-21 days (if you chose) to enhance the tenderness and flavor of the beef. It is then processed to your specifications (we provide our recommendations but you can customize a half or whole carcass). We will send you an invoice for your remaining balance that must be paid while the steer is hanging. The processor will call you to let you know when it is ready to pick up unless previous arrangements are made to deliver.
Why Buy Direct
1) It saves us both money because there are no required fees for state or USDA inspection when you have your own steer processed (remember - your share of the steer belongs to you when it arrives at the processor!). If we process our animals to sell individual retail cuts, there are additional fees and logistics, so that is avoided by purchasing the carcass directly from us before it is cut and processed.
2) We price by the hanging weight in case someone wants to customize their cuts (more or less ground beef, bone-in versus boneless, smoked sausage, etc.) - we couldn't definitively know what the finished weight would be. We prefer not to price by live weight because all steers are different and there could be a variance in the actual meat yield.
3) You pay the processor separate with most farm to table ranchers but it is included in our fee to simplify the process for you.
What You Get:
You will receive an assortment of all cuts equal to your share of the carcass. A good rule of thumb is approximately 1/3 steaks, 1/3 ground, and 1/3 roasts and other cuts.
Here is an example from a steer in early 2020. Please note that all animals are different so cuts and weights will vary - this was an above average size steer.
Whole hanging weight: 1,140lbs
Quarter Price: $1,923 (285lbs x $6.75)
Processing Costs (included): (vacuum seal, labeling energy, kill fee, etc.)
Product:
4 Filets (8-10oz)
6 Bone-in Ribeyes (16-18oz)
6 NY Strip Steaks (12-14oz)
3 Flat Iron Steaks
6 Sirloin Steaks
2 Bavette Sirloin Steaks
3 Chuckeye steaks
4 Denver Steaks
3 Picanha Steaks
2 Mock Tender Steaks
1 Skirt Steak (whole)
1 Flank Steak
17 Cutlets (tenderized - 4oz)
1 Half Brisket
1 Half Tri-tip
7 London Broil Roasts (top round)
4 Short Ribs (2-3lb per package)
2 Osso Bucco Shanks
41lbs - Ground Beef
This example of a quarter was large at approximately 180lbs of finished product, which will take about 4-5 cubic feet of freezer space to store. The total price worked out to less than $8.50 per finished pound. For locally raised, antibiotic free Wagyu beef, that’s a heck of a deal!
Quarters will be cut similar to above with limited ability to customize. Halves and whole beef cut sheets can be 100% customized to your liking.
*Please note there are multiple options to pay and reserve your steer. We will let you know final price after animal is weighed.
Looking to Add Live Cattle to Your Herd
If you are looking to add Wagyu to your herd or possibly you want to finish out a steer or heifer yourself Routt Family Farm has what you are looking for. See the calves on-line or plan a visit to the Farm. (When Available)
Our Families Promise To You
No hormones. No subtherapeutic antibiotics. No commercial feedlots that add implants for growth. Dry aged upon request.
Our cattle are raised on pasture and finished on a feed blend formulated to enhance the superior qualities of the Wagyu breed.
From the day our calves hit the ground to the day they are taken to the processor our cattle are fed out and finished right here on our ranch or under our direct supervision. Our cattle are even fed hay that is cut and baled on Routt Family Farmland.
Although some beef producers only age their steaks, we age the entire carcass for 14-28 days upon request. Every cut of meat comes in a vacuum-sealed package with a label.
When you purchase beef from Routt Family Farm, you are buying a premium product developed through an exclusive process for the sophisticated end consumer.