09-29-2019, 10:01 PM
This is the first year that I have freezer space that might match my appetite. We're a family of four (two little ones) and cook frequently. I'm going to get two lambs, half a pig, and a quarter of a cow. I wish I could go for half a cow but I'm not sure it makes sense for multiple reasons.
The experience of contacting a farmer is interesting. Customer outreach isn't their highest priority. It usually takes a couple of phone calls and a little bit of back and forth.
I'm going to have to come up with a cut list for each animal. I have a general idea of what i want. From the lamb - roasts, otherwise a balance of stew, ground, and bratwurst. I guess I'm less certain about cow and pig choices but I don't think there are any bad options. I think the main thing I haven't managed to fit into our cooking repertoire is cooking with ground sausage.
Anyone else do this?
The experience of contacting a farmer is interesting. Customer outreach isn't their highest priority. It usually takes a couple of phone calls and a little bit of back and forth.
I'm going to have to come up with a cut list for each animal. I have a general idea of what i want. From the lamb - roasts, otherwise a balance of stew, ground, and bratwurst. I guess I'm less certain about cow and pig choices but I don't think there are any bad options. I think the main thing I haven't managed to fit into our cooking repertoire is cooking with ground sausage.
Anyone else do this?