The Big Butcher Beef Classification

 

Budget ***– the big butchers budget beef is low on price but not low on quality however the meat maybe downgraded for a its larger size, darker meat , or fat content (fat =flavour)

1. Bold flavour

2. Unbeatable value for money

3. Don't let the budget label fool you on this meats potential

 

 

Yearling/Premium beef **** – have been raised exclusively on forage. Grass-fed beef cattle are raised primarily on forage, sourced from young cattle this high quality grass fed meat is the lowest in fat of all the classifications we have, fat tends to be a vibrant white and pinkish flesh and Is what you would find in most restaurants as their premium steak tenderness is the highlight of this meat

1. Low fat healthy option

2. Very tender

3. The best day to day beef

 

 

GRAIN-FED yearling beef ****- Due to the uniformity of the feed, there is a strong consistency in the quality of the product. Grain-Fed Beef has only a marginally higher overall fat content than Grass-Fed cattle. Grain-Fed Cattle also tend to yield a more consistent meat colour, fat colour & can have high levels of marbling.

1. Slightly bolder flavour to grass fed

2. Slighty higher fat content thru marbling Black angus

 

 

MSA grain-fed beef *****- (CAB) is a specification-based, branded-beef breed program which was founded in 1978 by Angus cattle producers to increase demand for their breed of cattle, by promoting the impression that Angus cattle have consistent, high-quality beef with superior taste. (MSA= Meat Standards Australia)

1. Modest or higher degree of marbling

2. Medium or fine marbling texture

3. Deeper more defined taste

4. Not for people that don't know how to cook

 

 

Wagyu beef *****- Because of the extensive fat marbling, Wagyu beef may look like it's covered in snow. It's also sometimes referred to as "white" beef. Some, who prefer a leaner cut, may find Wagyu beef not worth the trouble or expense because they simply don't like the fat. Much of Wagyu beef is either prepared as steak tartar, or in quick pan searing methods. If you overcook Wagyu beef, you've wasted a lot of money.

1. Very rich taste

2. Superb quality

3. Very high in fat and marbling

4. Not to every ones tastes

 

If you want more information on what sort of meat best suits your needs please ask one of our friendly butcher!