BUYING A WHOLE COW: How To Fill Out a Cut Sheet for Freezer Beef | Bar 7 Ranch

[@justinmills8084]

I am impressed with the gal that helped you, she has confidence and understands the meat process. Wow.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Yep she is great!

[@jonathanbair523]

I love seeing folks who really know what they are selling... Shows she takes pride in what she dose, and love how they are willing to pull from the back to show the packaging...

[@jwhetsel33]

Monica needs a raise! Confident, helpful, and knows her stuff! Great vid! I’ve been filling out my cut sheet the same way for so long… got some new info to ask my processor about!

[@taneriapollins9225]

This is one of the best videos on the internet on how to do a cut sheet. I have seen plenty of these videos

[@jonathanbair523]

WOW I must of lucked out as this is the first one I seen...

[@taneriapollins9225]

@ this video is great

[@juneb2734]

Cody is my guy 💪🏽 he always looks at Erica and ask what do you think ? 😂😂😂 happy wife happy life .

[@diesel46809]

Awesome job explaining a cut sheet, no one really does a great job like you did explaining how and why what cuts you want. I'm filling ours out tomorrow and now I'm educated more on how that works, thank you for doing a video on it, keep up the great work.

[@hawkeyejohnny968]

I recommend buying the best smoker the first time and you’ll never regret it. I highly recommend driving up to Ponca City OK and talking to the professionals at Cook Shack. We got the ten dollar tour when we picked up our smoker and everyone was very very nice. The only problem people make is not buying one the next size bigger and never want for more room. We have three of their smokers in the family and my brother in law swears it’s the best piece of equipment he’s ever purchased.

[@H3110NU]

I had a bullet smoker when I was 18, until midway into my 30s. You can get by with a little bullet smoker but it’s a toy compared to a proper offset or full size smoker. Once I got a proper offset smoker I had regrets not switching sooner… so much easier to keep at temp, used less charcoal, less wood and cooked food better: Smokers don’t have to be fancy, but you’re more likely to use it if it’s a nice experience.

[@bradturner2693]

Great Video I plan on buy a side of beef in the spring great info thanks

[@Bar7Ranch]

That is so true! We haven’t even started shopping around and looking at what’s out there yet.

[@hawkeyejohnny968]

@@Bar7Ranch I enjoyed your video today. My parents owned and operated a Locker for over forty five years. I started working there when I was thirteen. Remember for everything extra there are always additional charges. Customers complained about a $200 processing bill for a whole beef. Now processing is running over one dollar per pound hanging weight plus butchering. Another thing to remember is the more special cuts like ribs, soup bones and dog bones the more weight you’ll take home. But, you’ll wonder where all of your hamburger went to. I was surprised canning meat and ox tail weren’t mentioned.

[@Bar7Ranch]

@ Yep, we mentioned what there was an extra cost for and the fact that we wanted to cut down on the amount. Of ground beef we got this round. This is about year 15 for us so we definitely branched out this time to some new cuts!

[@CORPORAL-dn7nn]

That video was fantastic! I was smiling from the beginning to the end. Thank you for making that.

[@highping1786]

When I was a kid my dad hated butchers because he felt they were dishonest. He eventually bought a walk in cooler and he started doing it himself. We mysteriously started getting more meat and quit getting oddly poor quality steaks mixed in with the good ones.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Yikes! Definitely important to find a good butcher!

[@pitdawg6418]

Wow, my family also experienced this EXACT same thing! My family also invested in a walk in and my father and 1 uncle went in halfs on it and they learned how to process our own beef and EXACTLY the same as you. We started getting Much more beef and the beef was all 1 Uniform color and not all sorts of different colors as if it was mixed from other mixed in.

[@benf8706]

Your best bet is a custom exempt butcher- because there is no retail store front. Not saying they're all dishonest, but it would be very easy to mix a little in with retail

[@backachershomestead]

We took livestock to a highly recommended butcher and started getting more 💩 cuts and less then there should've been. Then we to 2 hogs in and had beef roast in with our pork. Gonna do some of our own soon.

[@Actrealsurprised]

That girl is adorable and taught me a lot of about cuts of meat. Good video guys

[@citizenplane5840]

That sales lady knows her stuff❤

[@jaredspear8140]

Sorry had to interrupt the regular scheduled program to help the wife water proof our new shower. Appreciate you guys running thru this! I’ve had many deer processed over the years but wasn’t involved in the cut sheet on our last beef. Tons of great info/offerings!

[@Bar7Ranch]

Our pleasure! Defintely a good reason to pause the video! 😂

[@claratyler3255]

You should ask Pam and Mike if you can do a video walk through of the facility, most people don't get to see behind the scenes of beef harvesting!

[@Bar7Ranch]

We have a couple coming!

[@reddrooster7281]

Awesome job to everyone but the young lady that helps needs a raise,I love how y'all broke down the whole process.This will be our first time buying one so thanks to everyone and once again Great Customer service

[@FourDRanch]

Great video. I was confused on my first steer and ended up getting things I didn't want because I didn't want to act like a newbie and ask a million questions...I've done 4 now and have it down...wish I had your video 4 years ago! primal ground beef is the best! Also, I didn't see it offered there but my processor does a sandwich meat cut, which is 1 or 2-pound bags sliced like subway or philly steak beef. Thanks for the video!

[@Bar7Ranch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karlavgreene]

I love how he’s looking out for the dogs through this process even though his wife says he doesn’t even like them 😂😮

[@Bar7Ranch]

That’s what he says 😂😂

[@tylerravan3218]

Short rib with some Korean bbq marinade is sooo good. Served with some fresh lettuce,pepper etc. side of white rice *chefs kiss*

[@MrPenguinLife]

Thanks for the video, we have a ranch with a couple of hundred head of cattle, and typically get a couple butchered per year for home use, you gave us some ideas to ask our processor about, such as vacuum packing the ground beef.

[@ladonnaparks4864]

I'm glad all the education of meat and the cattle side. People don't understand a lot of this. My dad having cattle you get people that don't understand alot

[@chrisrussell9991]

With so much prime meat at your disposal, Bar 7 needs a smoker ASAP!

[@jaclynalley809]

Thanks for the video. I am gonna share this with my beef customers. some of them wont listen to me when filling out their sheet then fuss at me when they pick up the beef from the butcher! ☹️

[@Bar7Ranch]

We hope it is helpful!

[@jaclynalley809]

@Bar7Ranch me too

[@todd1808]

Ditto!!

[@darrellgarlough7140]

This was the first time I have ever seen a custom cut processor offer different retail cuts. Most if not all in our area are lazy and want to cut everything into roasts. For those of us who don't like or eat roasts get left out of the fresh farm meat. The young lady in the shop knew her stuff, but there are still a few cuts I didn't hear her offer such as skirt steak, tri-tip, Denver steaks, and center round. These are some of the best steaks and need to be in a cut sheet. Glad I found your channel as I'm always looking at different ways of farming in different boards if the country.

[@aquagamer1212]

I paused and didn’t see none of what you said on the first page, since Cody and Wife mentioned that most places don’t offer the Pichana, could it be they don’t offer the steaks you mentioned? But aren’t skirt steaks common?

[@darrellgarlough7140]

@aquagamer1212 no not in my area skirt steaks are not usually even mentioned. They either get ground into hamburger or the meat packer gets them and substitutes a lesser cut for hamburger. Waist if the good butchers in my area have gone out of business due to age or tired of the struggle.

[@freddymax5256]

The sun went down, you spent a while filming. Very educational. Thanks.

[@Crumpman]

Marrow/knuckle bones, Redmonds salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Cook in the crock pot all day for delicious broth! You know you got all the goodies out of the bones if the broth turns to jelly when cool.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@eulaliolopezjr]

I really apreciate this video we are currently rasing a couple steers that we will have processed next year and i jad no idea how i would do the cut sheet. This video definitely helps alot. Keep ranching

[@johnk5503]

Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable

[@marcusluna209]

Tri Tip is pretty popular cut here in CA. It's great to throw on the BBQ. The grain of the meat runs different ways about half way so just pay attention while cutting. Enjoy

[@Bar7Ranch]

Can’t wait to try it!

[@joshhubbard406]

I use one 7cf freezer just for grind only. I can get over 200lbs of it stacked in 1lb vacuum packs and patties packs.

[@Maroonag1]

Love Local Cuts, split a steer with the family last Christmas they processed for us. . Bout time to head back for another. Amazing people, doing too quality work, for a better price than you can get anywhere.

[@Bar7Ranch]

For sure!

[@CashisKingtrucking]

Thank you for doing this video. This is a wealth of knowledge.

[@Bar7Ranch]

We’re glad you found it helpful!

[@sandmanxo]

Agreed on get a smoker. Even an Old Smokey will do the job but are a nightmare to reload with a heavy brisket on it. I've only smoked 3 briskets in my life but all of them have come out great, and I need to get to Zepher and get a brisket there, as that one looked nice, and I drive by there a lot.

[@davidhazelip3884]

I wish our local processor had this many options.

[@T-Dubb]

Tri-tip is fine in a crockpot or slice it yourself and grill it like a steak. It’s tender and flavorful. when y’all get it back would like to see Cody grilling up and enjoying a big fine Ribeye!

[@Bar7Ranch]

Can't wait to try to cook it!

[@dthompson5406]

I cook smaller briskets and TriTips all the time on a large charcoal grill using the “Snake Method” and they turn out great every time.

[@sharonm3677]

That was very educational! Thank you. ❤❤

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thanks Sharon!!

[@Crop_Slayer]

Tri tip in idaho is very popular. As you work your way to smoking a brisket, tri tip is good to practice with.

[@trustinpayne5637]

I have took a tour of that butcher shop and bought a half calendar

[@Cottontail72]

Oh Heck Yeah Cody. I used to use them when I lived north of Gatesville. Best Bang for ur Buck. I think it was Zephyr meats back then though? ?

[@citizenplane5840]

Its so funny seeing him have his opinion and his wife say naw and he changes instantly....i do the same thing with my wife...im not mad at you, i think its funny bc i do the same...we think we have good opinions until our ladies say naaawww...😂

[@TimGause]

One of your most informative videos. I smoke a lot of BBQ .. Definitely get a smoker. You'll love it !

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thanks!

[@Delbert_Grady]

What the heck !! I’ve never heard of primal ground beef…… I am drooling…….. I need it

[@justinkohntopp1465]

as a rancher chubs are the way to go.

[@Bar7Ranch]

As a rancher, we couldn’t disagree more but definitely to each his own!

[@tuckerhall795]

Great information here! I am curious on half a beef with all the additional different cuts, around how many pounds of ground will you get?

[@Bar7Ranch]

Stay tuned!

[@JustinTurnerman]

Dogs need to eat some goodness too. Man's best friend.

[@OneCarGarage777]

Smoke that tri-tip like a brisket! I'd very highly recommend following mat from meat church and how he does it!

[@geoffreyfox60]

I think you've done a marvellous job of explaining that I think that was wonderful as the best I've ever seen of how a beast is cut up and processed😊😅😮😢🎉😂❤

[@PrincessJazmina]

Erica take that osso buco and put it in a pressure cooker with some olive oil, onions, garlic, pinch of cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1/2 a pinch of ginger, salt,and of course some pepper! Sauté your meat onions and garlic for about 10 minutes then cover with water. Cook for about 20-30 minutes. Release the pressure and cook down the sauce. Your lips will be smacking your Momma. We always have at least 5-6 packs of osso buco in our freezer!!

[@ericflowers2146]

If you're wanting a smoker and don't want it to be difficult I'd get a good pellet vs a stick burner because there is a major learning curve.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Pellet is the plan!

[@lindahipp8329]

Very informative video. GOD bless y'all.

[@stuartdooley2624]

Would love to see all these pieces when the steer is cut!

[@Bar7Ranch]

Stay tuned!

[@richardwhitman6066]

With the cut sheet as it is, how many pounds of ground products do you end up with?

[@mrjaimerey]

very informational sir, thank you!

[@mulltothree4375]

The beef shank would great in a stew.

[@davidhazelip3884]

Very interested in your opinions on the primal ground with the organ meets included, this sounds very interesting and delicious not to mention the super foods boost

[@Bar7Ranch]

We are looking forward to trying it and reporting back!

[@shortconcert]

this takes a lot of the fear out of buying a half a cow.

[@CornelioEscobedo-qo4tn]

Bar 7 keep ranching good eating beef

[@Bar7Ranch]

Amen!

[@blakeledford5924]

Got to do the picanya steak with a chimichurri sauce is so delicious

[@john091077]

Meat worker here, I like to quarter my briskets.

[@RobertSpangle]

Great video! I think I found my processor as I am starting a ranch in Cross Plains and will have a steer ready next spring.

[@Bar7Ranch]

That's great!

[@RobertSpangle]

@@Bar7Ranch I am meeting Pam on Thursday. Thanks for the referral.

[@Stock2SS]

You all should be sponsor by CrockPot!

[@Bar7Ranch]

Haha! Hey it works when it works!

[@theemurman1]

We've all seen "Better Call Saul" right? HAHA it is a greta video. Just making fun.

[@kastnostones]

Wow. This was very educational. R ya'll shipping the beef? Love ya'll ❤

[@joegigetit]

Tri tip is great for beef stroganoff

[@citizenplane5840]

Man i wish he was my dad....my dad was a pos....luckily i had friends dads that were just as good . I learned how to plant tobacco and a little live stock....mainly riding the go karts through the field and getting chased by the bull lol...goodtimes

[@BearTex-e6k]

If looking for smokers of top quality in Texas is Mil scale made in Lockhart alot of pitmasters here in Texas use mil scale . The quality is unbeatable.

[@mikejaramillo6223]

On the tri-tip here in California we throw it on pit or crock pot

[@therealmckoy365]

I would love to see this same explanation for pork, too. Probably not your thing, but if you do order pork could you do a video like this for pork?

[@brianwalker4760]

Im always amazed how texans think the know bar b q but they grind a tri tip. 😂😂😂

[@ajcastaldo]

Informative

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@TexasGal-HillCountry]

That was very interesting Cody. I know how to do a deer to have it processed, but have't seen a beef sheet. I had some of my axis deer made into chorizo and talk about good. It made the best soup as you didn't have to flavor it at all. Yummy! So on the price as you had yours done, what was the ball park price? Just curious. Thanks again!

[@jeragsdale32]

The next Bar 7 video will be showing the new smoker! Haha

[@Bar7Ranch]

Ha. Maybe one day!

[@MHConstruction_MN]

What's the average cost to process that half like that

[@pamelahousley7543]

This was so interesting - thank you.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roemarlin3902]

Great video

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thanks for the visit!

[@helenlanders8632]

I’m with you Cassie if I looked at prices we would starve. I wish we lived by this butcher our just has boring cuts.

[@carlywanstreet3266]

How do you get 2 points and 1 flat in a split brisket

[@superiorsteelsales]

Great info! #KeepRanchin #KeepWrenchin #KeepPrayin

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thank you!

[@superiorsteelsales]

@@Bar7Ranch You're welcome!

[@UncleO-eu2zi]

Tri tip cut it in to little steaks and pan fry or grill

[@bufordtjustice8092]

Too early for felt, right? Cody - You need a half-breed from Texas Hatters..

[@bufordtjustice8092]

@bar7ranch

[@citizenplane5840]

Hes a good husband...he knows to always ask what his wife wants.....i do the same.thing with my wife

[@robertgray6512]

How much is a half processed?

[@elijoslin1289]

Y’all don’t know brisket or tri tip? Tri tip you cook till 130-135 internal its sirloin. Brisket smoke to 165 wrap it take it to 205. Jiggle jiggle.

[@Bar7Ranch]

We “know” what brisket and trip tip are. We have never been smokers so haven’t smoked them. Our last butcher didnt offer tritip. For our brisket we either had someone smoke it for us or put it in the crock pot.

[@elijoslin1289]

@ smoking tri tip is best no more than 135 internal. you can broil tri tip in the oven on both sides like a seer then finish bake at 400. Don’t go past 135 internal. Let it rest for 15min slice against grain. Tell me what you think. I also marinate my tri tip for 1-2 weeks in red wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pineapple juice, kinders the blend, lemon lime juice. kinders lemon pepper, kinders Santa Maria if you can find it.

[@lesterjones9335]

I need to find a place like this near me

[@laineyboy]

Well made video. Very informative.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thank you!

[@JamesLybarger]

Make sure you get your chuck eye steak!

[@JamesLybarger]

When you get your chuck eye steak take a strip of bacon and wrap it around your chuck eye and put a tooth pic in the bacon into the steak and put it on the grill. Gives it great flavor and tender and juicy. Hope you try it.

[@Bar7Ranch]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

Cody it looks like you've actually lost some weight, looking good keep it up....Laxvespa--LosAngeles

[@joshhubbard406]

Hello to the no on primal grind. Sheww. I hope y’all like it.

[@rg1599]

Is that place new? I’ve heard negatives about the place in Evant.

[@JamesLybarger]

Seven bone chuck roast great!

[@drtybrd101]

Cooking live stream when?

[@inbetweenprojects1238]

Dude try tip is a delicious steak 🥩 just cook it rare and cut against the grain.

[@pepperlewis1]

I never have my beef processed at a place that sells meat. Too many stories of the processor keeping the best meat to sell themselves and them just giving you your weight.

[@backachershomestead]

And they charge more to process from what we've seen. Because they are popular with money to brag about in our area.

[@TigerHawk46]

I can't believe you all are paying $12.00-$15.00 per LB for bacon. Good gravy.

[@johnmoore2555]

How can I get a copy of the cut sheet

[@jim-kalliedunn-md4bz]

Save your bones and make bone broth 😊

[@ericssh]

All of his decisions revolved around what he could feed the dogs

[@fishermanev9539]

But what’s the cost for all that meat?!? How much are we looking at spending? If we are new to this and this being our first time ,what are we looking at spending just for those that are curious….

[@SydneyBristow0788]

About $1200 for half a cow roughly. Just start googling it. That price includes the farmer raising the animal and then taking it to a butcher like this. It's a rough price. Keep in mind, you'd probably want a deep freeze at home and then a big cooler for transport from the farmer/butcher to your home. Those would be a part of your start-up prices.

[@Steve-rd2cp]

Do you all make tallow from your cattle?

[@Bar7Ranch]

We don’t.

[@chrisandrews8225]

@18:08 - Please DO NOT cook the Osso Buco like a regular steak. It will be like eating a boot. Slow braise it served with a nice risotto the way God intended, and you won't regret it.

[@24kGanksta]

Wal-Mart now offers PICANHA!!! Cook it as a steak way better than

[@ohfknowned239]

I want some real beef also.