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Why We Raise Mangalitsa × Old Spot Hogs
Why Big Horn Mountain Farms chose a Mangalitsa × Old Spot cross for pasture life, useful fat, flavorful pork and whole-animal value.

Grace
Oct 123 min read


Wagyu + Angus Beef: What the Genetics Mean
What does Wagyu + Angus tell you about your beef? Learn how parentage, F1 crosses, Fullblood ancestry, and DNA testing fit together.

Grace
Oct 62 min read


How Our Hogs Use the Pasture: Grazing, Rooting and Rotation
At Big Horn Mountain Farms, pasture is not a backdrop. It is a changing resource that has to be observed and managed. Weather, soil moisture, plant growth, group size and the hogs’ behavior all influence when a paddock needs rest.

Grace
Oct 53 min read


Is Beef Fat Unhealthy? A Practical Look at Saturated and Unsaturated Fat
Beef contains both saturated and unsaturated fats. Here is what that means, why cuts differ and how beef can fit into an overall eating pattern.

Grace
Oct 11 min read


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
Sep 242 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


What Comes With a Half or Whole Hog?
Learn what cuts can come with a half or whole hog, how much freezer space to plan, and how cut-sheet choices affect your pork.

Grace
Sep 122 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 73 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


How to Cook Heritage Pork: A Guide to Mangalitsa × Old Spot Pork
Heritage pork can cook differently from very lean grocery-store pork. Learn practical ways to prepare BHMF Mangalitsa × Old Spot pork, from chops and ham steaks to bacon, roasts and ground pork.

Joseph
Jun 73 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
May 314 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 important role.

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


Why We Share Rib-Cut Photos of Each Beef
Every beef has its own story—and its own rib-cut photo. See what marbling shows, how carcass numbers connect the photo to your share, and what to check when buying bulk beef.

Joseph
May 62 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
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