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Beef
Articles, recipes and guides about Big Horn Mountain Farms Wyoming Wagyu beef.


What Nutrients Does Beef Provide? Protein, Iron, Zinc & Vitamin B12 Explained
A factual look at the protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 found in beef—and why portion, cut and overall diet still matter.

Joseph
1 day ago2 min read


How Much Beef Do You Get From a Quarter, Half, or Whole?
See typical take-home beef ranges, cuts, and freezer-space needs for a quarter, half, or whole beef.

Grace
Sep 152 min read


Red Meat, Processed Meat and Fresh Beef: Why the Difference Matters
Fresh beef and processed meat are not interchangeable nutrition terms. Learn what processed meat means and why the distinction matters when reading health headlines.

Grace
Sep 151 min read


Why We Price Bulk Beef by Hanging Weight
You reserve your beef based on its hanging weight, but the amount of packaged beef that goes into your freezer will be less than that number.

Grace
Sep 95 min read


Regenerative Grazing: Preparing Our Wyoming Pastures for Fall
Summer may still be visible across the ranch, but preparation for fall and winter has already begun. Here is how pasture recovery and careful grazing decisions fit into that work.

Grace
Aug 43 min read


The Best Beef Cuts for Every Cooking Method
Not every beef cut should be cooked the same way. Some cuts shine with quick, high heat, while others become tender and flavorful after several hours of slow cooking. This simple

Joseph
Jul 212 min read


How to Cook Wyoming Wagyu Beef: A Guide to BHMF Beef
A practical guide to cooking BHMF Wyoming Wagyu—our Wagyu × Angus beef—from steaks and burgers to roasts and braising cuts, with simple advice for getting the best from each cut.

Joseph
Jul 83 min read


Beef Cut Sheet Guide: What You Get, What You Give Up, and Why It Matters
One of the most common questions we hear from bulk beef buyers is: "If I select this cut, do I still get that cut?" The short answer is: not always. Every beef animal contains a

Grace
Jun 233 min read


Summer Oxtail Sliders with Peach BBQ Sauce and Crunchy Slaw Recipe
Oxtail may not be the first cut that comes to mind for summer, but it deserves a place on the table. When cooked low and slow, oxtail becomes tender, rich, and deeply flavorful.

Joseph
Jun 164 min read


Preparing Grass-Fed Beef: A Complete Guide to Cooking and Enjoying Premium Meat
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about preparing grass-fed beef, from selecting the right cuts to cooking techniques that honor the animal and the land.

Grace
Jun 84 min read


Flat Iron Steak Tacos Two Ways
For this recipe, we researched several well-known steak taco styles and built two versions that work beautifully with our Wyoming Wagyu-Angus flat iron steak. One leans bright and

Joseph
Jun 14 min read


Understanding Grass-Fed Beef: What It Really Means
Why We Finish Retail Beef With Non-GMO Grain Finishing matters because it affects the final eating experience. Marbling, the small flecks of fat within the muscle, plays an

Grace
May 213 min read


Your May Grilling Freezer Starts Here: Ranch-Direct Beef and Pork from Buffalo, Wyoming
May has a way of changing how people cook. The meals get a little simpler. The grill gets used more often. Families start thinking about burgers, steaks, ribs, pork chops, roasts

Grace
May 123 min read


How to Cook Wagyu Beef Differently Than Other Beef
Simple rule to remember
The leaner the beef, the more help it may need. The more marbled the beef, the more restraint it deserves.

Joseph
Apr 274 min read


How to Use Beef and Pork Fat at Home: Tallow, Lard, and a Better Wild Game Blend
Good beef fat can be rendered into tallow for roasting, frying, and cooking from scratch. Pork fat can be turned into lard for pastry, potatoes, beans, tortillas, and everyday

Joseph
Apr 144 min read


Direct Sourcing Is a Standard, Not a Trend
Direct sourcing is often framed as a trend. In reality, it is a

Grace
Mar 231 min read


What Pasture-Raised Means
“Pasture-raised” gets used often, but not always clearly. Here’s what the term means at Big Horn Mountain Farms, how it relates to other meat claims, and why buying direct gives

Grace
Mar 173 min read


Sweetbreads: The Chef’s Secret Cut Most Home Cooks Have Never Tried
Some cuts of beef are famous. Ribeye. Tenderloin. Brisket. Others remain largely unknown outside professional kitchens — despite being prized by chefs around the world. Sweetbreads

Grace
Mar 143 min read


Fire-Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Bone Marrow
This method builds depth naturally — and finishes with roasted bone marrow placed directly onto the chop while it’s still hot, allowing it to soften and gloss the surface like silk.

Joseph
Mar 92 min read


How to Cook Grass-Fed Beef by Season
This guide walks you through how to cook your beef depending on when it was harvested: spring, summer, fall, or winter — and what to expect in terms of flavor, fat, tenderness, and ideal prep.

Grace
Nov 7, 20254 min read
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