About the Beef
Grass Fed and Finished
Our cattle is started on grass, and finished on grass. They are never offered grain of any kind.
All Natural
Our beef cattle are free of hormones and antibiotics.
Farm to Table
Our beef cattle travel from the ranch to a Federally Inspected meat processing facility nearby. From there we pick up the meat and facilitate delivery to you!
Aged to Perfection
While nothing is perfect, the aging process sure gets it closer! Our dedication to quality requires that we hang and age our cattle for a minimum of 10-14 days. Aging provides the meat allows natural enzymes to break down muscle tissues and concentrate the meat's natural flavors as moisture evaporates
Raised in Montana
HBK Ranch's headquarters is located in Frenchtown MT, however our cattle call the eastern side of Montana home. The east side of the state offers wide open spaces, more grass and the space for cattle to roam and grow on grass.
Sustainably Managed
Grass fed and finished cattle require an extra level of attention to detail to ensure they are finished to the quality our customers are seeking. We practice regenerative farming principles to maintain healthy pastures and healthy animals.
We believe our health is connected to the protein we consume, which is connected to the soil we raise our pigs on. We strive to build soil health with animals rather than large amounts of purchased nitrogen and phosphorous.
We believe great food starts with the soil. The animals feed the soil, the soil feeds the plants, the plants feed the animals and the animals feed us. It is a simple design from a divine creator and our job is to manage it, not interrupt it with large amounts of purchased nitrogen and phosphorus.
Cut, Wrapped and Delivered
Our pricing includes cut wrapped and delivered to your area.
Beef Share Pricing
Since the beginning we have been committed to offering animals that are raised as close to natural in an unnatural world as possible. We are not certified organic - the paperwork associated is too cumbersome and not what we want to spend our time on.
Our beef cattle are all beef breeds, mostly Angus and Angus cross. They are not given any steroids, or hormones of any kinds.
The cattle are grazed on open fields and rotated regularly to ensure proper nutrition and soil regeneration.
If animals require antibiotic treatment they are removed from the beef program. They receive basic vaccinations early in life, we do not vaccinate with any mRNA vaccines ever.
Protein the way it was designed
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Lower total fat content.
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More heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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More of a special kind of omega-6 fatty acid called conjugated linolenic acid (CLA).
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More antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin E.
Some common misconceptions about grass fed beef are that it is more "gamey flavored"
We have not encountered this with our beef. The key to achieving good grass fed beef is time and patience.
Animals have to reach a processing weight before they can be processed; this takes longer when you are not pouring them sugar and fat (which is what grain processes as in a bovine)
We also ensure that our beef hang and dry age for 10-14 days or more depending on the actual assessment of each animal. Aging provides the meat allows natural enzymes to break down muscle tissues and concentrate the meat's natural flavors as moisture evaporates creating beautiful marbling in the meat. We are confident the flavor of our meat will rival any grain finished beef you can find.
Why Grass Fed and Finished?
We try to keep our processes as close to nature as we can but the truth is that the world has some impact. We try to mitigate that impact with natural processes.
Rotational grazing helps the cattle and the soil stay healthy without the addition of chemicals.
Our cattle are supplemented with natural minerals necessary to their health and digestion in the form of salt/mineral blocks.
They are also given access to apple cider vinegar which has an incredible positive impact on their gut health and overall health. Studies have found that apple cider vinegar is a true health tonic for livestock, it improves feed efficiency, increases average daily weight gain and even stimulates intramuscular fat production.
We will be adding more information on this over the coming months.
Natural Processes
