FAQs
Why does your meat have a different color than grocery store meat?
- It has a higher level of beta-carotene that may give the fat a slightly yellowish tint
- The higher Vitamin E content gives the meat a slightly deeper color
Does grass fed lamb taste different from grain fed?
- Yes, grain fed lamb with its higher fat content may taste greasy and gamey
- Grass feeding concentrates the flavor components of natural forage
- Chlorophyll from green grass improves aroma and flavor
What is CLA?
Conjugated linoleic acid is big in the news these days. It is a healthy fat component that is best derived from grass fed meat and dairy products and has many important health benefits.
- Blocks cancer initiation, promotion and metastasis
- Slows the growth of tumors
- Helps improve bone mineralization
- Has anti-atherogenic properties
- Has anti-diabetic (type ll) properties
What are Omega 3’s?
Omega 3’s are essential fatty acids that
- Help protect against disease and treat illnesses
- Help lower bad LDL cholesterol
- Are important to nerve and retina health
What is the difference between organic, natural and grass fed?
- Products labeled “organic” must be certified by an independent agency.
- “Natural” can mean many things. The term “natural” has begun to be used quite loosely. All things natural are not necessarily desirable. For instance, cocaine and nicotine are both natural products.
- Grass fed has no legal definition. You must question, verify and trust your supplier.
How do you cook grass-fed lamb?
- Brush on some olive oil to help prevent sticking
- Marinating is a good way to add moisture and interesting flavors to grass-fed lamb
- Use lower temperatures and cooking times than grocery store meat
- Always use tongs, never stab with a fork to turn the meat
- Always use a meat thermometer
- We recommend three cookbooks, The Grassfed Gourmet and the Farmer and the Grill by Shannon Hayes and Pasture Perfect by Jo Robinson
Are you certified organic?
No, our standards are higher than certified organic. The lawyers and lobbyist for the factory farms and mass merchants have successfully obfuscated the requirements to the point that the consumer is confused by the designation. We use no hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, genetically altered materials (GMO), commercial fertilizer or Bio-Solids (sewer sludge). Our lambs eat only grass, never any corn or other grain. |
