A half beef is a great way to fill your freezer. Purchasing a half beef means the entire side of beef is yours! There is more flexibility to customize your cut sizes and get great cuts such as beef back ribs and tri-tip upon request. A non-refundable $200.00 deposit is required. This deposit secures your spot for 1/2 beef butchered fall of 2026. The deposit will be applied to the final payment. Final Payment is due on or before pickup at processors. Current Price is: $5.25/lb on the hanging weight. (Price is subject to change at any time. Once you’ve paid your deposit, the price noted at that time is the price you’re locked into.) Hanging weight of half beef is usually between 375-400lbs Cost of Beef Current price x hanging weight + processing (appx $1/lb hanging) = Total Cost Shipping/delivery may be available at additional costs. Inquire with Jessica at 507.951.1643 Take Home Product Weight Packaged take home weight on a half of beef is approximately 200 pounds, depending on your cutting order. What to Expect from a 1/2 Beef, approximately (Standard Cuts) 16 Ribeye Steaks (Bone in or Boneless) 10 T-Bones -OR- New York Strips & Filet Mignon 6-8 Sirloin Steaks (Bone in or Boneless) Two 4-5lb Brisket or One 9-11 lb Brisket 3-4lb Roasts 6-8 Chuck Roasts 4 Arm Roasts 2-4 Round Roasts (Or opt for round steaks or tenderized round steaks) 2 Boneless Rump Roast 2 Sirloin Tip Roast 4-6 Pkgs Short Ribs 4-6 Pkgs Soup Bones 80-120lbs Ground Beef Aged approximately 14 days. Any cut can be added to ground beef if the cut itself isn't preferred. Cutting Instructions Not sure how to order? Dover Processing will go through their standard cut order with you. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Any cut not desired will go into your ground beef. FAQ's I paid my deposit. What's next?We will contact you with a processing date. Once cattle have been taken in, we will send an invoice to the email address on your account for the amount owed, minus the deposit. Who does your processing?We utilize Dover Processing in Dover, MN. They are a USDA inspected facility and are locally owned and operated. Dover Processing will contact you for your cut order and also notify you when your beef is ready to be picked up. Dover Processing481 S. Main StreetDover, MN 507.932.8660 What type of packaging is used? The processor will vacuum pack and freeze all packages of beef. Ground beef is packed in 1lb, 1.5lb or 2lb chubs. It will last in your freezer for up to two years or more without freezer burning, unless the seal gets broken. What do I need to bring at time of pick up? Processing fees will be paid for at time of pickup. Be sure to bring along boxes, totes or coolers to pack your beef in at pick up.
